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  Tense? Nervous? Brakes down? 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Eight months after the warranty ran out on my 2006 Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 TDI estate, I started it one morning to find that the ESP button light was permanently...
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  Can I replace two Continental tyres with Michelins? 6 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson and need to replace both front tyres. Presently all four tyres and the spare are Continental. The two rear tyres are okay...
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  What do I do if a wrongful insurance claim has been made against me? 7 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was proceeding on a main road when a parked car in a mobility space pulled out suddenly with no indication onto the main road. This caused me to swerve...
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  Do I have any recourse against a private seller after my Porsche 911 was found to have rust problems? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a classic car privately, based upon the description provided by the seller. Following the purchase, I had the car transferred to a specialist...
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  Do I need anti rattle springs? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz 67 reg had near side rear brake calliper and pads replaced in January 2024. I took car to Honda main dealer garage to replace battery on...
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  Will my car fail its MoT for non-working blind spot warning? 5 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My car has developed a fault in that the Active Blind Spot system which is not working. Living in a rural part of Scotland this is no great concern however...
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  How much better MPG will a hybrid offer compared to petrol? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car?
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  Can my Vauxhall Corsa tow a coffee trailer? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would my 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line 1398cc be able to tow a coffee trailer weighing circa 850kg? If not what car would you recommend that cost around...
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  What 1990s car do you recommend as a daily driver? 7 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a 1990 car basically because I can’t work on my Ford Focus. Any recommendations for a run about that can be maintained with contents on...
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  Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most...
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  What's the best learner-legal machine for commuting? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Would you recommend a scooter or a Honda CB125 and, if the latter, which variant would you suggest? I'd use the bike for a daily 60-mile commute which...
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  Should we go for the 1.2 or 1.6 automatic 2017 Peugeot 3008? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are in the process of buying the new 2017 Peugeot 3008. My husband wants the 1.6 petrol automatic but I think we should get the 1.2 auto. He wants the...
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  What problems should I look out for on my 10 year old BMW? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own 57 plate BMW 335i M sport Touring with 65k miles on the clock. We are the second owners of the car which we acquired from a main dealer 4 years ago....
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  Why is my Golf's ESP light permanently on? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf with 68,000 miles on the clock. Recently the ESP warning light has come on. Pressing the ESP button has no affect. Will this...
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  Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I...
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  Buying a used Audi A3 - which engine is best? 27 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am well aware of the problems of certain Volkswagen engines, but I like the old A3 5 door body shape as visibility out is good. Which is the best, most...
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  Jaguar XJ6 - fix or sell? 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 1997 Jaguar XJ6 for £700. The sale included a private plate. Since then, I've spent £360 replacing the rear driveshaft because of bearing...
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  Which wheel size is best for the Qashqai? 14 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel with four-wheel drive on standard 18-inch wheels. The ride is very hard and you have on previous occasions recommended...
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  Electrical problems with Renault Espace 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week, I was driving home in my 2009 Renault Espace and decided to stop off at a shop. When I got back into the car, it would not start. There appeared...
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  Downsizing for winter tyres/wheels 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Hi there, Our (new to us) Jazz uses 185/55R16 tyres which are not too commonly found. We always change to winter tyres, but wanted to downsize for winter...