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  Tyre wary 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6FSI was fitted with Michelin XSE 225/45R17 91Y tyres when I bought it new. At 29,000 miles it was re-shod with Michelin Pilot...
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  Could jacking have knocked my Volkswagen's tracking out? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Volkswagen agreed in the end, under their goodwill scheme, to repair my car after a lot of argument. That was a couple of weeks ago, however I have since...
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  Unusual rear tyre wear on my Skoda Octavia - is this a fault? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDI CR 18 months ago. I'm very happy except that for the last 6000 miles or so there has been a steady increase...
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  Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the...
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  Premature rust, what are my rights? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2019 Nissan Qashqai. All four doors have small spots of rust at the top and bottom. Whilst being serviced they also said a door isn’t aligned properly....
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  Honda Civic Faulty batch of cylinder heads - could you clarify? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review...
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  How can I prevent my 2011 Audi Allroad Estate from 'tramlining' on road contours? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2011 Audi 2.0-litre Allroad Estate. I am generally delighted with the car, as I wanted a four-wheel drive estate but I do have a...
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  Quieter tyres for a Jetta? 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I perhaps foolishly bought a new VW Jetta 2.0TDi about 9 months ago. I have not covered as high a mileage as I anticipated and the Hancook Ventus Prime2...
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  What's caused unusual tyre wear on the front of my Audi A5 coupe? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Following a blow-out of the front driver's side wheel of my Audi A5 coupe, the RAC recovery vehicle took me to a garage to have the tyre replaced and the...
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  Are odd tyres on my back axle affecting my roadholding? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my approved used 70 plate Toyota Yaris Excel since just before Christmas. It doesn't hug the road as it should - tends to twitch to the left...
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  Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?...
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  I recently had the back tyres on my car replaced - why does my car feel less sure-footed now? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've always used 205/60 H16 Michelin ESaver tyres on my 2010 Toyota Verso. The front tyres needed replacing and I was persuaded to fit Michelin 205/60R16...
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  Tyre pressure warning light after winter tyres fitted - why? 20 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had new winter tyres fitted to my 2013 Honda CRV. I was advised that the tracking was incorrect so I had a 4 wheel laser check to correct the...
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  Why does my Astra veer to the left? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2012 Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last year, but took it back after a week due to the car veering to the left. Eight months later after...
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  Damage due to potholes 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was travelling in Cumbria down the Kirkstone Pass out of Winderemere and hit a large pothole (3/4 foot long and up to 3 inches deep). There was...
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  firing order 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to find the proper firing order for my 2000 mk2 Ford Mondeo - it's got the 1.8 zetec engine. I'm seeing 1.3.4.2 - if thats right, can you tell...
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  Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford...
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  Tyrer banks 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Toledo and I have been having considerable problems with tyre wear. In 1 year I have gone through 3 full sets and 2 new front tyres, along...
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  Can we trace a driver's details using just a reg plate? 1 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My stepdaughter was involved in a minor collision ten days ago, when a van emerging from a crossroads did not see her approaching. She stopped, but he...
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  Can you suggest a reliable crew-cab? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Currently looking at used crew cabs. Financial constraints aside, I generally prefer to look at options from a few 'generations' back - as a home mechanic,...