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  Broken handbrake after recent repairs - should the garage pay? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda MX-5 apparently requires a complete handbrake lever assembly after being delivered to my local main dealer on a tow truck due to an oil leak....
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  Can the police use laser speed detection equipment at night? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Following on your response about speed cameras at night, it's worth noting that the police can of course use a laser speed device at night (although arguably...
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  How should I drive my Toyota Auris hybrid on a steep downhill slope? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Toyota Auris Hybrid, but there seems to be no literature on driving hybrids. The local trunk road has a long steep hill down to a major roundabout...
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  Small petrol automatic - recommendations please? 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for something with five-doors to replace our beloved Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6JTDm 120PS, which isn't practical with kids. It's our second car and...
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  Should we sell or keep our Fiesta? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a Fiesta 1.25 Zetec for 5 years and it has done 26000 miles. It is used for a daily commute of 8 miles each way. We are wondering what will...
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  Parts for modern classics 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought HondaPrelude 1990 I put in Slick 50 at once. So far engine has been fine. Various other faults such as gaiters, radiator, tyres, filters brake...
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  My Honda Civic automatic sometimes lurches forwards - how can I prevent this? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Civic Hybrid automatic. On two occasions the Honda has lurched forward from starting and I haven't had time to react before hitting something...
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  Mazda 2 ABS Fault 21 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 08 plate Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I bought it about 14 months ago from a Mazda dealership. It has a full Mazda service history and has now covered...
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  Should I worry about black oil? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just picked up my HDI Citroen C3 Picasso from its two year service (25,000 miles) and on checking the oil level the oil is black. On lifting...
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  Is undertaking illegal? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You have often said that undertaking is not against the law but, according to the local press, Greater Manchester police is starting a campaign to catch...
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  Keep my car or scrap it? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo 115PS TDCI with 60,000 miles just broke down - NSR brake caliper binding. Last year it was front spring. I asked RAC man whether I should...
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  Check bolt length when swapping from steel to alloy wheels. 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When swapping from steel to alloy wheels, the most important thing to check is the length of the bolts. An alloy wheel is thicker and will need longer...
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  Should I change my car? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 (04) Golf 1.9 TDI which goes as well now (109,000miles) as when we bought it 6 years ago. The next service (116K) will necessitate...
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  Should my Skoda Octavia Estate's ESP be switched off in slippery conditions? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether your advice regarding the switching off of both ASR and ESP in slippery conditions applies to vehicles with AWD such as the Skoda...
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  Any comeback on cars bought from a private seller? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford Galaxy a few months of a private seller who advertised it as 'excellent condition throught'. He also failed to flag up some problems and...
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  Winter Tyres and speed ratings 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 102,000 mile vRS has run its entire life on 205/45/R16 tyres - these are usually rated 83W (all year round use). I am struggling to find identically...
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  Where there’s a well there’s a way 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCi, bought two years ago to tow a caravan. This has four 255/40ZR18 low profile tyres on alloy wheels. These tyres...
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  Pier pressure 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just in case you've not heard, this time last year Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight (A Grade II listed structure) was closed to all road traffic as a more-sensitive-than-usual...
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  Warranty claim refusal 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have extended warranty on my Jaguar XJ8 and have had it serviced purposly at main dealers at the regular intervals (give or take a couple of thousand...
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  Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When...