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  Should I keep my Alfa Spider or sell it on? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My regularly serviced 2010 Alfa Romeo 2.2 JTS Spider Independant Italia was purchased as a one-year-old car with nearly 20,000 miles on the clock. It has...
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  My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty...
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  I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What...
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  A friend can't afford to replace his now written off car - what can he do? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A friend passed his driving test and purchased his first car six months ago. A few days ago he was stationary at a road junction waiting to join the main...
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  I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation...
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  What cheap, used van can I get to carry gardening tools? 25 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 6-foot tall and want to haul around scuba diving equipment and gardening tools. I need a car or van to do 10,000 - 15,000 miles per year, for around...
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  Why do the warning lights keep flickering on my 1991 Peugeot 405? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1991 Peugeot 405 has recently been displaying the STOP and warning lights intermittently on the dashboard. This only happens after I do long distance...
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  How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,...
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  My dealer won't repair an intermittent fault under warranty, how do I proceed? 12 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I took out an extra 3 year warranty, paid in full, when I purchased a Ford C-Max. I have since had an intermittent fault of the clutch pedal not fully...
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  Do you know about the on/off nature of Toyota's Safety Sense system? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you are aware of some major issues with Toyota's Safety Sense (TSS) system. TSS controls the pre-collision system, collision mitigation system,...
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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  Which Nissan X-Trail to tow my caravan? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at the X-Trail to tow my caravan but people are reporting fuel pump issues and going into limp mode are both these models affected by...
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  New driver in need of a small car with good MPG 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have very recently passed my test and am due to start new job in two weeks time. I will be commuting 500 miles a week, so need something with great MPG...
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  Honda Civic handbrake issue 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My local Honda dealer recently serviced my 2012 petrol Civic with 24,000 miles on the clock. They told me the handbrake travel was too long and suggested...
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  Claiming on extended warranty - should I have to pay anything? 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I had reason recently to claim against a third party warranty. My car is a SAAB 9-3 XWD 2010. I took my car into my local garage for assessment. They...
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  Volkswagen Scirocco clutch release bearing problem 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Recently purchased a 2010 Scirocco GT, its a manual with the 210bhp 2.0 TSI chain driven engine. Whilst reversing up an inclined driveway there was a howling...
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  Lotus oil change 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles...
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  Is the Honda Civic a reliable used car? 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car and am debating buying used or investing in something nearly new. I need something reliable to get me to work each...
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  Will the BMW Z3 ever get classic status? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN...
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  Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month...