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  Why doesn't my van qualify for £30 a year road tax? 24 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought 2009 Peugeot Bipper diesel van from the estate of a deceased farmer.I have insured it for Private use and the road tax quoted at the Post...
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  What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and...
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  Buying an Audi A6 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an A6 Ultra S line 190 (65 plate) red with full leather. It's virtually brand new and is priced very attractively. Is it a good buy? Or would...
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  Can you get a universal EV charger box? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son had an EV charger installed FOC in his garage as part of a Government scheme to encourage EV use. He is now in the process of purchasing a Renault...
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  Which city car is best for £10k? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a new city car. I usually do around 600 miles per month, mostly urban routes with lots of "stop and go" traffic and red lights....
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  Bonnet open warning light stuck on 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V70's bonnet open warning light is stuck on, despite the fact the bonnet is firmly locked. This happened a couple of years ago and the Volvo garage...
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  What insurance covers a delivery driver? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what's the correct business insurance for a delivery driver? I’ve had a few quotes, but nobody can tell me what policy I need. I work as...
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  Car depreciation - why is my Lexus worth so little? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I bought a 2011 Lexus CT200 SE-L Premier with 12,000 miles on the clock. I paid about £24,000 and when it went in for an annual service this...
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  Clutch and DMF failure on Toyota Urban Cruiser 20 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 diesel has lost both its DMF and clutch after 22,000 miles. Is it a well known fault and should I expect any comeback...
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  Buying a used 4x4 for £15k - which model is best? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a second hand 4x4 for about £15,000 as I spend a few months each year in the Alpes for skiing. I am considering the Nissan X-Trail or...
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  What are the best tyres for the Toyota Avensis Tourer? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change the tyres on my Toyota Avensis Tourer. The car has its Bridgestone ER300, which are pretty poor in all weathers. What would you recommend...
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  Can you warn car passengers not to put their feet on the dash? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Recently a friend was in the front passenger seat with her feet up on the dash. Her husband (driving) had a relatively minor collision and the airbag deployed...
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  Are there problems with oil levels on the Mazda CX-5 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX5 Sport diesel ex demo but have read that in Australia there have been problems with DPFs & oil levels over the X mark?...
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  Car Accident Assistance 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Two months ago I bought a new Volvo. Now I have a "Car Accident Assistance" policy, from Volvo provided by "OOPS". It says it will provide a replacement...
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  Rover 25 ignition problem 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In the last month my 2005 Rover 25 has had problems starting. At times when I turn the ignition key there is a silence and then a two-tone warning sound...
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  I want to buy an old Nissan Sunny but is the clutch on the way out? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a 1993 Nissan Sunny 1.4 with very low miles of 39,000. It drives well, but the clutch seems a bit high on the biting point. Is...
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  Does my Renault Master have a glow plug fault? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After travelling about 300 miles, I parked my Renault Master 2.2 DCi for two days, went to start it and it won't start. I checked the fuel and it's coming...
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  Can I install a new cigarette lighter socket in my Peugeot 306? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 306's cigarette lighter does not work. All the fuses are okay as the dashboard lights and the cigarette light works, and these are all on the...
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  Will the Renault Megane Sport Tourer tow my 750kg boat and trailer more economically than my Laguna ST? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a Laguna Sport Tourer 1.9 diesel to tow a small yacht. The all-up weight of the boat and trailer is about 750kg. I am considering replacing...
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  Would you recommend a Peugeot 106 for my son, who would like to drive to France in it? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just passed his test and wants a good secondhand vehicle for £1000-£1250. He is an adventurous lad and will probably drive it to the south of...