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  Can a car have four different tyres? 25 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son purchased a 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI with 2600 miles on the clock last week. I subsequently noticed that all four tyres were different brands -...
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  Selling a car privately - do I provide a warranty? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently selling a 2016 Peugeot 5008 with 66,000 miles on the clock on behalf of a friend. It's a one owner car with full history, no faults at all,...
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  What steps do I need to take in recommissioning a car that's been standing for 18 years? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has asked by advice on returning their 1992 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4WD back to roadworthy condition. It is in immaculate original condition...
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  What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies?
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  Will my old diesel car fail the emissions test? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct? If it is trash should I go for a new one...
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  My new car was stolen and recovered with an extra 2000 miles on it - can I ask the insurer to total loss it? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My three-month old Audi S3 was stolen and recovered three weeks later. It was bought from new and was still in showroom condition with 1800 miles on it....
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  How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only...
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  What spacious, family friendly car would be more fitting than our Nissan Qashqai? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI Tekna with 9000 miles on the clock, only had it one year and thinking of selling due to ongoing problems. I've had...
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  Is a car that's been standing for 18 months likely to have engine issues? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI that's apparently been standing for 18 months. The owner (one from new) has passed away,...
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  After seven months of problems with my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso can I return it? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2008 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso on 29 July 2016 with a warranty. Within a week I had bought two new front tyres and windscreen wipers for the...
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  Why has my Nissan Qashqai had worse mpg since the engine computer system update? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I got a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol from a main dealer at 9 months and 6000 miles and have run 3000 since then. Do you know anything about the recalled engine...
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  What car should we buy for using four months of the year in the UK? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I spend eight months each year abroad, and four months in the UK. My wife and I want a vehicle that is comfortable enough to get us from the south of England...
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  Buying an AWD SUV - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in a position where I need to replace my Suzuki Grand Vitara with a similar SUV or 4x4. I need something which can seat five adults, has 4x4 or AWD...
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  Volkswagen Golf ESP warning light 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased, privately, a Mk5 VW Golf 1.9 TDI on an 07 plate with a full service history just over one year ago. Approximately two weeks ago the ESP warning...
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  Cam belt failure - what can I do? 15 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our cambelt shredded, causing sudden and complete power loss on a busy motorway, with no warning. We discovered on searching through the full service history...
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  Should we keep or trade in our old Ford Galaxy? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son is wanting to change his Ford Galaxy 2.0 diesel. The car is a 2007 model and has great bodywork, with 96,000 miles from new and dealer maintained....
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  Am I right to reject my car? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2011 Berlingo Multispace diesel with 98,000 on the clock recently. I put a deposit down on the understanding that the clutch would be fixed...
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  Is there a specialist who can repair my Volvo XC70's faulty DEM module? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Volvo XC70 Cross Country AWD Estate fitted with a 2.4-litre 185bhp 5-cylinder diesel engine. It has just completed 100,000 miles. During a...
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  Where can I have the ABS pump replaced on my 2004 Honda Jazz cheaply? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Honda Jazz automatic which has served me well. It has 127,000 miles on the clock and, apart from the occasional very costly service (courtesy...
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  BMW 7 series starting problems 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a lovely, quite low mileage BMW 740i. Sometimes - unpredictably - it won't start on the first, second... even 13th or more turn of the key. It can...