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  How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch....
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  What is causing a strange noise from offside front wheel? 5 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a used Toyota Aygo from a local Toyota dealer. The car has 7800 miles and cost me £9,900. It seems to function properly, except...
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  Can you ride an electric scooter or hoverboard on the pavement in the UK? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I just read an email from you in which there is a review of the Micro Sparrow electric kids scooter. A few days ago, I received an email from Surrey Police...
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  Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission...
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  BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light...
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  Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
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  How much will my 1995 Ford Mondeo Ghia X be worth? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia X, 1995 with a 6 cylinder, 2.5l engine. It has done about genuine 70km with new driveshafts, suspension, clutch, starter, windscreen,...
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  Why does the cruise control on our Ford Fiesta fail intermittently? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2020 Fiesta Vignale (125) with 18,000 miles. She has a persistent problem with both cruise control and stop-start which often doesn't work....
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  I've been driving fewer miles, should my car still have an annual service? 14 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 65 plate Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI. Due to Covid it hasn't done as many miles as usual. It had its MoT in October 2021 which it passed without issue....
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  Buying a convertible - should I choose an Audi or BMW? 4 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy an Audi or BMW convertible, petrol, automatic 1.5-litre (no more then 2-litre). I don't drive long distances. I am looking at cars which...
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  My mileage has dropped, should I switch to a petrol car? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Nissan N-Connecta 1.5DCI with 48,000 miles on the clock. Due to a change in circumstances I no longer need to make a 20-mile journey twice...
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  Can you recommend a reliable small crossover? 16 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  After owning two Honda Civics that were bulletproof in terms of reliability, I bought a Honda HR-V new in 2016. The car has only done 29k miles but I have...
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  Can you recommend a reliable family car for £1000? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking for a second car that can double up as daily transport for short local journeys and taking the family and dog on local outings. We're...
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  Do I need to service my car every year if it only covers low miles? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Renault Twingo Dynamique S. It is serviced annually by the main dealer. The first year it did about 6000 miles but the last four years, it...
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  Can I leave an electric car for months at a time without the battery going flat? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a secondhand electric car but I go away for three months every winter. Will the battery go flat and cause irreparable damage if...
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  Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether...
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  What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely...
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  How can I check for internal tyre damage? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car failed its MoT with a "do not drive until repaired" instruction due to a bulge on the inner wall of the nearside rear tyre. I have no dispute with...
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  What future classic should I buy for £2500? 3 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG...