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  Why is our BMW Compact's space saver wheel a different diameter to its 16-inch wheels? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Honest John in August a reader mentioned that his Astra space saver spare wheel was two inches smaller in diameter than the road wheels. My BMW Compact...
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  Back to front 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago a correspondent wrote saying he was replacing a couple of tyres on his car and was moving the front wheels to the rear axle and having...
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  Twoly shafted 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a Scenic auto driver looking to exchange a 2-litre petrol for a new Scenic. My Renault dealer is strongly advocating I go for the EDC 1.5 auto diesel,...
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  Is it uneconomical to use the cruise control on my Skoda Fabia 3? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Skoda Fabia 3 which has cruise control. My husband says that it is uneconomic to use. Is he right?
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  Long time standing 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the...
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  Santana website in Japanese 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The website for Santana 4x4 comes up in Japanese. Is there another route to them?
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  Can I replace my Audi A6's low profile tyres with standard fittings? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just a purchased an Audi A6 Avant (08) 3.0 TDI quattro that has factory-fitted Michelin 255/35ZR19. Over 40mph, these tyres have a very obvious...
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  Should I fit new tyres to the front or rear of my girlfriend's car? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's car requires two new tyres (the ones to be replaced are on the rear). As it is front wheel drive, the garage recommends putting the new tyres...
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  Hyper sense 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to have been a lot of hype over the new Golf R. Probably justified hype. However, with a starter price of £28,930, it will be at least £3,000...
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  Extra Sensitive Perception 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Golf Mk6 2.0 Tdi 110 that experiences momentary hesitation in power delivery when driving down moderately steep hills. The local VW franchise...
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  Bling and buy 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your comments on the wheels fitted to my car. It's a two-year-old Signum with the 2.8 turbo engine. Nice car and cheap to buy thanks...
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  Automatic handbrake on Grand Scenic 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an intermittent problem with the handbrake on my 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, and Renault say the motor in it is broken. What should I do?
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  Peugeot wheel locking 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 405 td estate 1996 has suddenly developed a problem with o/s rear wheel locking/seizing and cannot drive forward or back. Handbrake lever is...
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  AutoAid recovery man misdiagnosed problem - so I drove and damaged car? 2 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a semi breakdown the other day - a wheel started to make a strange noise and the brakes felt a bit dodgy plus the car started to smoke slightly....
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  Why is my Skoda Fabia's engine management warning light coming on? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had problems with my Skoda Fabia Comfort 1.2 64bhp which is a 2004 Reg. I have an electrical issue and a bodywork issue. It all started in late...
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  When do you expect automated cars on UK roads? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When do you expect the safety requirement that requires cars to steer themselves away from a hazard will be implemented?
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  Which small car could replace our increasingly-unreliable 2006 Ford Fiesta? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Fiesta 1.25 petrol Zetec 3-door that we have owned for six years. It has broken down twice in the last year (a plug of some sort let water...
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  Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans...
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  On the level 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Mazda 6TS2, purchased in April 2008. It has just been in to the local Mazda main dealer have a few faults fixed under warranty one door...
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  Unintentional consequences 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota "sticking accelerator" incident reminded me of the recent report about a family on a USA freeway who were unable to stop their car. Eventually,...