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  Treading carefully 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have tried to identify what type of winter tyre is suitable for a 215/45R17 that is on the latest model of the Prius. Toyota UK were no help, the local...
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  Gripping yearn 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had a 3-year old VW Passat estate fitted with 235/55 R17 tyres. I bought a spare set of steel wheels fitted with winter tyres marked 205/55 R16 for this...
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  MoT in my back yard 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A government proposal to reduce the frequency of MoT tests could affect road safety in the UK. Under the current MoT system, our cars receive a yearly...
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  Zafira cruise control problems 22 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After a short break on a long run, our Zafira's cruise control sometimes won't engage until 10 to 20 minutes after setting off again. A Vauxhall dealer...
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  Skoda has updated the software in my DSG automatic and the car has been transformed. 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Further to previous correspondence with you regarding DSG gearbox hesitation on exiting junctions and joining roundabouts, today, on Skoda's request, I...
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  Winter Tyres 16 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2008 Volvo V70 D5, and I am considering winter tyres. My previous car, a Volvo 850 had 205/50 R16 tyres and the handbook recommended...
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  The wheel hubs of my new Volkswagen Scirocco are rusting - how do I stand on this issue? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In May this year I purchased a new Volkswagen Scirocco costing £23,000. My present mileage is 2,000 and my problem is traces of rust appearing on the ‘drums’...
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  Reverse gear in our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has been damaged - could my wife have caused this? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife put our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso in reverse gear on our drive, and as she started to move backwards there was a loud bang and the car shuddered....
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  Bless ‘em all 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel....
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  Hi-dee i 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just retired and need to replace my much loved 'X' registered Ford Focus. Although I am reluctant to do this as it has only done 47,000 miles, it...
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  Kith and Ken 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a neighbour who has just bought a massive American truck. It is, I believe a Kenworth tractor, similar, I am told to the trucks in the series:...
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  Empty well 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would confirm that carbuyers can consider themselves lucky to be given any sort of spare wheel at all. Looking at various used cars before buying, I...
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  Assistance required? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a Golf Plus, just over 3 years old. Original owner, full VW service history, 42k miles. A braking system warning light came on. He...
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  Recouperation 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1995N BMW 840CI for eight years. The car has a full BMW service history and I have no intention of selling it as I think it is a great car...
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  De-spare-rate 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would much appreciate your comment on a very odd discovery when I checked on the spare wheel of a recently purchased 6-year-old second-hand Honda Jazz...
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  Dual mess flywheel 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old MkV Golf 1.9TDi with 36,000 miles, almost all of which have been clocked up on cruise control in fifth gear at between 60-70mph....
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  Should I be worried about my Citroen C5 leaking fluid? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Citroen C5 Tourer is leaking fluid. The leak is inline with the front wheels, but more on the driver's side. The fluid drips like water but has...
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  Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was...
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  Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What is black box insurance? Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it?
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  Why are some dealers dishonest when recommending the replacement of parts on my BMW X5? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for...