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  Car written off - can I keep my number plate? 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife was recently hit from behind and her 1999 Micra 1.3 Inspiration has damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. Bearing in mind the age of the car,...
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  To change or not to change my car? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Hyundai i30 with a 1.6 petrol engine for last three years and I am thinking of changing my car. I have been offered a SEAT Leon Cupra R,...
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  Buying a quality used car - what do you recommend? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After 20 years of reliable service, my beautiful 1991 Volvo 940GL estate is finally reaching the end of the road, and I need to buy a replacement, of similar...
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  Jazz banned 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz, just one year old. I drove it out of the garage on to the driveway, went indoors to get golf stuff to put in the boot, tried to drive...
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  When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
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  Is there a kit car company that does the body for a Citroen DS? 19 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am aware that kit cars are available for Lamborghini and Ferrari models plus various American muscle cars. But are you aware of a kit car company that...
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  What's the best type of insurance for my 30+ year old Volvo? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best type of insurance for my Volvo. I do less than 1k miles per year and it has less than 40k miles on the clock and only use it for visiting...
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  When did Toyota reintroduce the CVT to the Yaris? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old automatic Yaris 52 plate. I’m looking for another one now, slightly newer. I know the CVT stopped being used after 2005. Did Toyota bring...
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  Should a broken spring be covered by a manufacturer warranty? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI Clubman, which is slightly less than 3 years old, has just had its near side spring break. Should it be covered under the 3-year warranty? The...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much...
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  Should I get scuffed alloys refurbed before selling my car or just trade it in? 24 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class which is three years old this June. Between my wife and, we have managed to scuff all the alloys a bit. Before I consider...
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  Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full...
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  What 1.6-litre, 3-5 year hatchback can I get for £8000? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a maximum budget of £8000 to buy a motorway friendly 3-5 year old small hatchback, 1.6-litre with a maximum mileage of 50,000. Can you advise please?
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  Can I still get parts for a SAAB 9-5? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a post-2006 SAAB 9-5 Aero. What is your opinion of these cars? Is parts availability likely to still be an issue now that SAAB...
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  Will a BMW Z3 be suitable for touring in France? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are retired and want to go touring in France this summer. What do you think of a BMW Z3 about 10 years old for the tour? It will only be...
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  Which tyres for my Mazda CX-5? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Following your road test of the Mazda CX-5, which size tyres would you recommend with a 2-litre petrol? I rather got the impression that the 225/65 R17...
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  Ford Kuga has an engine warning light after 870 miles 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Kuga is 3 weeks old and has 874 miles on. it now has an Engine Malfunction light and the car will not exceed 40 miles an hour. It has been back...
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  Nissan Qashqai - Internal condensation 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a three-year old Nissan Qashqai. There's lots of internal condensation, and that means having to wait a long time before driving off - whih...
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  What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or...
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  Should the dealer fix these issues? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 5 year old Focus from a main Ford dealership. I've been driving it a week and have discovered 3 heating elements in the rear windscreen...