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  Post ‘it’ Note 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We want to replace our from new 'T' reg automatic Rover 400 because of rust spots - roof, wheel arches and bonnet. Our daughter has mobility difficulties...
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  Skirtlifter 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a Volvo C30 1.6d DRIVe ‘S’ without the start stop option because, living in a rural area, I thought that the £250 option would be of little benefit...
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  Fatal traction 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On Sunday I signed to purchase a new Hyundai i20 under the scrappage deal. I was dealing with a marketing person rather than a sales person and he had...
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  DeVious Licensing Authority 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You stated in your answer that RO was liable as he hadn't received a DVLA acknowledgement letter (or chased them for it). There is no basis whatsoever...
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  Poled over 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Polo automatic 1.4 SE and find it underpowered, especially when needing a boost of power overtaking or joining a motorway. I am getting ready...
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  Is there a way of finding out if a used car been used for private hire? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a way of knowing if a car has been used for private hire (taxi) as now it seems that any car can be a private hire (taxi) and once plates have...
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  What reliable car do you recommend for two pensioners? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a car with a budget between of between £8k to £12k. We will be covering between 4000 to 5000 miles every year. We are pensioners...
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  What happens if my car with a personalised numberplate is stolen? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If my car with a valuable personalised numberplate is stolen, am I able to retain title to the personalised registration number? If not, do I need to take...
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  What's the best diesel on a £5000 budget? 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used car with a £5000 budget but it needs to be a diesel as I'm covering 1400 miles per month. I'd prefer an automati0. What do you recommend?
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  Do tyres over five years old invalidate your insurance? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was under the impression that tyres over five years old would invalidate your insurance no matter what type they were. How can part worn tyres be allowed?
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  Is it easy to fit parking sensors? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How easy is it to fit parking sensors?
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  Why does my Focus suffer from poor handling? 31 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My recently purchased Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI on 235/40/ZR 18-inch Michelin pilot Sport 3 tyres has a tendency to tramline made worse by the increased thickness...
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  Buying a used estate - which model is best? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm...
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  Best little cars? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Next month I'm moving back to England after living in Germany. I am looking for a petrol car with an engine of 1.6 litres or less for less than £3000. I...
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  What do these Vauxhall Vectra fault codes mean? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have fault codes u2105 (no comms with ECU) and u2139 (no comms with steering column). Any advice on locating the actual problem, as it needs resolving...
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  We need to buy a small hatchback. Any suggestions? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in rural North Somerset and need to buy a small/medium car,hatchback [for the dog] that has good ground clearance as we live down a very rutted...
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  Why are Hyundai and KIA's extended guarantees so successful? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember that Daewoo used extended guarantees to promote their cars in the 1990s, that I don't recall was particularly successful at the time....
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  Winter tyres for Ford Focus? 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 2002 and I drive 5-6000 miles a year. With the hard winter ahead, any advice on best winter tyres to fit? Also your thoughts...
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  Disco prices don't drop 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Why are two-year-old Discovery 4 HSEs selling for around 47k when as new they are 54k? Surely they should be dropping much more than this? Are the dealers...
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  Tecnincal problem with VAG Group 2.0-litre TSI 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We on the SEATCupra.net website are finding a lot of "coil pack failures", but the fault appears secondary to oil leakage into the packs. This is on the...