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  What size winter tyre do I need? 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a '09 ford mondeo 1.8 diesel titanium which I intend to run for at least 6 years, it has 235 45 R 17 summer tyres on. What winter tyres would...
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  Have I bought a lemon? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having been impressed by my husband's i20 I test drove (twice) a used Hyundai ix20 1.4 CDTi Style on 15 October 2012 as I was looking for a suitable replacement...
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  Proboematic Jaguar S-Type 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Jaguar S-Type on an internet auction site from a trader with no reserve. The car looked good in the pictures, but only had a few months...
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  The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive...
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  If a car is blocked into a parking space by another parked vehicle, what should the driver do? 14 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was at a train station yesterday evening to collect a relative and buy tickets. At the ticket booth, a lady was in some distress. Her parked car was...
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  How can our friend contest the third party's version of events after an accident? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  About three weeks ago a friend was returning home, mid afternoon on a dry day and was probably doing between 30 and 40mph. She was coming round a gentle...
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  Should I indicate before changing lanes on the motorway? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There appear to be a number of drivers who do not feel comfortable overtaking and it is not unusual to find yourself in a line of cars behind a slow moving...
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  My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that...
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  Low rolling resistance tyres in unusual size 30 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm expecting to be replacing all 4 of my tyres over the next few months. I currently have the OEM Dunlop SP2030 185/55 r16 tyres that came with my 2010...
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  How should I proceed with regards to traffic damaging my house due to the location of speed humps? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your comments regarding speed humps and would like some advice. I live in a semi in the Midlands. There are two sets of semis next to each...
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  I'm very please with my new Honda Civic 1.8 Si. 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have only had my brand new Honda Civic 1.8 Si 5 speed torque converter Auto for 10 days but I agree that the handling and grip are fantastic, even on...
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  Budget Winter Tyres - a warning 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is not so much of a question as a warning to anyone contemplating the fitment of winter tyres. Last week my daughter purchased 4 winter tyres for...
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  Could you start a special advice column about how to drive safely on motorways? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of recent letters in your column worryingly reveal how unaware some fellow drivers are of how to drive more safely on motorways. The most common...
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  Problem with trade sale car 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago we bought a Renault Espace (2.2dci Privilege Y plate with 102,000 on the clock) from a trader working from home who advertised on Auto...
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  Do large wheels with low profile tyres make SUVs like our Honda CR-V unacceptably expensive to run? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive a CR-V EX I-VTEC auto (our third such vehicle) that was purchased as a 3-month-old demo model in October 2008. However this model was...
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  Why is my Peugeot 207 GT losing power? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2008 I bought a used 2007 Peugeot 207GT and was delighted with it. However, over the last few months it has developed a significant power...
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  I have various unresolved issues with my Honda Civic Type-R. What should I do to have them fixed? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Honda Civic Type-R in July 2009 with 19 miles on the clock and a few cosmetic issues. It came minus rear parking sensors and mats as...
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  7-year glitch 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a 2002 1.4 Jazz SE from new. The car has done 52,000 miles and is usually used by my wife for a 20 mile daily commute. Both my sons have...
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  Vauxhall curser 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new shape Vauxhall Corsa in December 2006 under a finance agreement. Two services have been carried out since and I had a free Visual Health...
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  Corsa and effect 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could help me with a problem I am having with a Vauxhall Corsa, purchased new in March 2008 for cash. The car broke down on March 26th...