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  Winter spring summer and fall 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Any detailed analysis on 2002 Corsa Comfort C front coil spring breakage? My N/S front has just failed, done less than 25k. I’m very surprised to see the...
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  Fears alloyed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering a new set of ‘KEI force 10’ Alloy wheels for my 2002 Mini Cooper S. To keep costs down I was considering, swapping the runflats from the...
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  All belts and whistles 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I usually change my car every three years. Now that I've retired I intend to buy a new diesel saloon and keep it for eight to ten years. My choices are:...
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  Golf cause 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Multiple queries: Current views on recent build quality of Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar? I have a 2002 Celica Premium Sport Pack. If it was still made I would...
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  What cars have torque converter automatics? 10 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Which SUVs have a torque converter auto box?
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  My car is now in a higher tax bracket than when I ordered it - can I dispute this? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new car in January 2022. It was delivered in February 2023 and is now in a higher tax bracket. Can I dispute it?
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  What are the best tyres for my Volvo XC60? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What tyres would you recommend for a 2015 Volvo XC60? The car is presently on Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/60/18.
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  Why does my brake light flicker when I use my indicator? 7 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn my on my right indicator, the right brake light also flickers. Once I put my foot on the brakes while indicating, the indication gets faster....
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  What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what...
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  Are Skodas built in Britain? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In your British Built list of cars I have noticed that you do not list Skoda, why is this? I brought my Yeti in 2014 because I was told it was British...
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  Repairs to black plastic bumper 8 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  There is minor damage including one very small hole to the unpainted thick black plastic rear bumper cover on our Toyota RAV4. Please can you recommend...
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  Faulty used car - what should I do? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2005 Jaguar X-Type three months ago from a local dealer. I have already had to replace a failed rear differential and now the transfer box...
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  Where can I find a replacement engine for my Mercedes-Benz S400? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing from north Cyprus. I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S400 CDI (W220). I need a new engine. Where can I get one?
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  What are your thoughts on the Daihatsu YRV? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My friend is looking to buy a new car with a smallish engine. She has been looking at a 2003 Daihatsu YRV 1.3 F-Speed. What are your thoughts on this car?...
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  Where can I get a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have tried for three weeks at Mercedes-Benz local dealerships to obtain a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E Avantgarde turbodiesel. Where can...
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  Should I replace my 2015 Renault Twingo with a newer car? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault...
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  Starting problems on a Ford S-MAX. What's causing it? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Our car, an S-Max 2L petrol (2009), seems to have developed a fault but the garage’s diagnostics are far from clear. About 2 months ago the engine warning...
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  I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money. 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group...
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  New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats...
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  When would my premium car tax end? 2 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a s/h Evoque and the preferred choice is approx an August 2020 registration. So, I’m assuming the list price when new would be...