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  Can you recommend a hire car that will take two passengers and large bicycle boxes? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Four of us are flying to Spain for a cycling weekend and are taking our bikes in rigid bike boxes measuring 105cm x 90cm x 30cm (see: www.bikeboxalan.co.uk)....
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  Can you recommend a replacement for our Volkswagen Polo with a larger boot? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please be able to advise me on what car to get? I currently have a 2007 Volkswagen Polo 5-door, and am very pleased with it and indeed this is...
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  Thanks to the RAC for exceptional service when my Mercedes-Benz broke down in Portugal. 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding European breakdown cover, the compressor for the air conditioning unit of my 6-year-old Mercedes-Benz ML 270CDI failed, taking the V-belt and...
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  Penalty kinks 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 2009 we travelled to Tropea in Italy. Now, 6 months later, we have received a parking fine, that we cannot understand as it is in Italian. We do have...
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  Frogs legs to France 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his...
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  Going round in circuits 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the mountains in Southern Spain and own a year 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 1.8GDI. It has 83,000 kms on the clock and has given excellent service....
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  Lexus RX450h navigation problems 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I used the voice command to 'Go Home' in my Lexus RX 450h and 20 minutes later got a message to say there were traffic issues on the selected route and...
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  Smart, for four 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car that will take four people and their luggage on holiday to southern Spain. I need comfortable seats and a smooth ride. Cruise control...
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  What could be causing our SEAT Alhambra to struggle on mountain roads? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The last two years have seen us drive to our holidays in Southern France and Spain in our 2004 SEAT Alhambra TDI 130. The journeys have been uneventful,...
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  Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership...
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  Two left feet 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to endorse you advice in using automatics. In the 1960s I took over my father's automatic Jag, having just sold a manual Mk2. I quickly worked...
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  Stopping speeding 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I suggest there is a better alternative to road humps. These could be replaced by a single red light at the side of the road that is either on or off....
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  Why is car rental in Europe so expensive? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We were due to go to Spain for a week last August until travel restrictions forced us to postpone to the end of June/start of July this year. When booking...
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  Is there an insurer that will get me to the airport if I sustain a puncture on my way? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three year old BMW 4 Series, 10,000 miles done and runflat tyres with no spare. I live in North Devon and often drive to Gatwick (240 miles, four...
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  Starting problems with diesel 4 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain and in winter months (below 10ºC) the first time I try and start my 2.5CRD Voyager it takes me cranking for about 10 seconds. It usually...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Why don't we remove HGVs from the motorways when snow is forecast? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive to and from Southern Spain twice a year in November and February and regularly experience snow. The Spanish authorities have built lorry parks...
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  Would you support the use of pneumatic speed humps? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When visiting southern Spain recently, I found an article in an English language newspaper that may be of interest to you. Although I support your campaign...
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  Can I get UK breakdown cover for a foreign-registered car? 17 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Portugal and am planning return trip to UK. I may drive to UK in my Portuguese-registered car insured by a UK approved insurer. My breakdown...
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  We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so...