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  I want to buy a car to use as a taxi, what's the best option? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with 120,000 mileage to use as an Uber vehicle. Please advise if it's a good option. It's that or a...
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  What's the best SUV under £20,000? 5 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an SUV for under £20,000. I expect to have it for up to 10 years. Much of my driving is now short drives so it needs to be petrol. What's...
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  How can I check if the clutch is failing on my car? 19 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car feels like the clutch is slipping under load. There's no smell at all and it has been the same for the last 8000 miles. How can I check?
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  Which city car has the best automatic gearbox? 31 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to upgrade my wife's car from her 2008 Toyota Aygo. It's been great but she's never liked the semi-automatic style gearbox. Is there a decent, automatic,...
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  What's a good small car for someone who is 6ft5 tall? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am approaching 17 years old and I am 6ft5. I was wondering if you know small cars around the £1000 - £1500 price (secondhand) that could fit someone...
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  My rear lights don't come in even though I have automatic lights - how can I solve this problem? 13 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When turning the ignition on my car, the automatic light control becomes active, but the tail lights do not work in this mode. I can't find a way to solve...
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  What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF to be working? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What sort of speed and for how long do I need to be driving for the DPF on my diesel to be working?
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  How should I get rid of the soot in my DPF? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best way to clean soot from a DPF?
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  How do I go about getting the air out of the cooling system? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem getting all the air out of the cooling system after a thermostat change. What do you recommend?
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  Is it normal for runflats to lose air more than regualr tyres? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 BMW 4 Series with 225/40 R19 tyres on the front and 255/35 R19 tyres on the rear (runflats). Over a two month period, both rear tyres have...
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  How is my BMW instantly warm in the morning? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that heated air comes out of the vents more or less instantly when I start my 2015 BMW 320i in the morning and turn on the air conditioning....
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  Car won't steer straight after kerb strike - what damage have I done? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I clipped a kerb on the offside wheel of my 2009 BMW 320i M Sport Convertible, running on 19s. Since then the steering wheel has been off centre. What...
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  What makes tyres go out of shape? 28 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 57 reg Volvo S40 2.4i. At 39000 miles it developed a droning/booming noise related to road speed and I suspected a worn wheel bearing. My local...
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  How can I improve the ride on my Audi A4? 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 2011 Audi A4. The car is great, however the ride is very uncomfortable. After checking with Audi I found it has sports suspension...
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  Which tyres for a Suzuki Swift SZ4? 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Greetings. My wife has a Suzuki Swift SZ4 which is fitted with with Continental radials- 185/55R 16. These all have the usual Continental problem on this...
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  Late service on car I'm interested in buying - should I still go for it? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a 2013 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP. It was last serviced at 25000m in Feb 2015, and has now done 46000m. The selling dealer is offering...
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  What's the best first car for under £2000? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm just getting ready to buy my first (used) car and despite my research I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I live in the countryside in Wales and am...
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  New Car Dilemma 24 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  HJ; have an approx. budget of £15-20,000 to spend; reliability ONLY requirement! What should I purchase from below; Toyota Yaris Toyota Auris Mazda...
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  Good buy or not? 22 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been offered a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 2.0 V-MATIC XT-R M-DRIVE S with a genuine 5,000 miles for £10K. I know it is a good car, but will it...
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  Intelligent Motorist Pack 30 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Swift was serviced on Friday by the main dealers - they charged me £24.98 + vat for a "intelligent motorist pack". This turns out to be an engine...