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  Is my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to develop problems as the mileage passes 100,000? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned from new a 2006/56 Toyota Prius for five years. At 15,000 miles per year, the current mileage stands at 75,000. It has been maintained by...
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  Did you know that OPC Parking was fined over £26,000 having been convicted of various Trading Standards offences? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Regular followers of the fight against parking pirates will welcome the news that one of the Penalty Charge Notice perpetrators, OPC Parking, was fined...
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  Will a CT 200h provide better mpg than an A4 diesel? 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I can easily achieve 45-50mpg on my route to work each day in my Audi A4 2.0 TDI. It's a 16 mile trip, mainly on A-roads and motorways. I average 45mph...
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  Is £16,500 a fair price for a 'brand new' Cadillac CTS? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 'brand new' Cadillac CTS 3.6 for £16,500. The car appears to be brand new, unmarked, with some transit packaging still in place,...
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  Paying alloymoney 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005/55 Ford Street Ka has done 45,000 miles. A week ago failed its MoT and needed a broken offside front spring and front arm replaced due to corrosion,...
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  Electric shock 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2006/56 FIAT Panda 1.2 Eleganza from new, now 7 weeks out of warranty. An intermittent failure of PAS started yesterday. The nearest dealer...
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  Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for...
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  Stop starve technology 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am really interested in the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera. The benefits seem inescapable. However, given a scenario where the car is used on the daily commute...
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  CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
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  Executor decision 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend and client is executor of a deceased relative’s estate and obliged to realise assets for fair value. Amongst them is a Mercedes E280 Auto Estate...
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  Can you recommend all-season tyres for my VW ID.3? 31 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Please would you recommend replacement mid-price all-season tyres for my Volkswagen ID.3, East Derry 19-inch alloys?
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  Which electric vehicle should I buy? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Would you go for the Tesla Model 3, Kia Soul EV or Hyundai Kona Electric? Thanks.
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  What tyre inflators do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which tyre inflator do you recommend? A recent puncture on my wife's car has highlighted the vulnerability of modern cars carrying no spare wheel.
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  Car parked up for several months, what should I do? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been laid up on the drive for three months because I have been in hospital. I have now been discharged but am not allowed to drive. We are heading...
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  What's the best security camera for my car when it's parked overnight? 29 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Having had, for the second time, my car's nearside mirror destroyed, what would be the best aftermarket 360 security camera for overnight parked usage?
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  Which car brands offer free home-charger installation? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which car makes currently offer free home wall chargers and/or free installation?
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  Restarting car after two years off the road - what should I check? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo has been off the road for the last two years. It has only done 60,000-miles and is in good condition. I’ve charged up the battery, but was...
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  I want to recommend Keyfobrepair.co.uk for keyfob refurbishment. 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the key fob from my wife’s 11-year-old Fiat Punto refurbished at www.keyfobrepair.co.uk. They replaced the microswitches, battery and top...
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  My Skoda Fabia's illuminating the ESP warning light. Is this common? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI PD. After driving for about 10 minutes the ESP light comes on and stays on. Once you stop and turn the ignition off, the...
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  How do I reset my 2004 Ford Fiesta's immobiliser? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Ford Fiesta 04 Flame 1.4's battery has died, so I tried to jump-start the car and a red padlock light started flashing and the car wouldn't start....