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  How reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in a 2014 Insignia SRi CDTi 140 at a local dealer (20k miles, ex-rental plus one owner). Looking at your Car-by-Car Reviews, it would be...
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  Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
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  Should I change to a new car? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I hope you find this interesting and can help me understand my own numbers. I currently have 2003 Renault Scenic 1.6v Fidji, I've driven it since new and...
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  Skoda Citigo has hidden accident history - what are my rights? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a three-year-old Skoda Citigo from a dealer eight weeks ago. Recently, it went into a local Skoda dealer for some minor recall work. However,...
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  How long should I keep my classic car? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am 65 years old and have owned my Jensen Healey since 1977. It is just starting to increase in value due to it's rarity.I am considering selling in the...
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  Why aren't Fiat garages permitted to do warranty work on Abarth 500s? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleased to note that you had singled out the Abarth 500 as one of your favourite cars in a recent Telegraph Motoring feature. I'm still very much...
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  Arbitratory decision 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 52 Mercedes C180 Kompressor, bought second hand, privately in May 2009. Six months later I was told (by Motoraid) all four wheel arches were rusted...
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  Flawed angular? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We run two cars, an old Honda Shuttle for our family of six, and a two-year-old Peugeot 107 that my husband uses to get to work Monday to Friday and we...
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  Petered rack man 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbours (who are both old age pensioners) purchased a new Vauxhall Meriva in 2004 from a local franchised dealer, who has carried out all subsequent...
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  Is a 2003 Lexus IS 200 good value at £2000? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is a Lexus IS 200 a good buy at £1999? It is a 2003 model with 93,000 miles and 4 former owners. Very minor bodywork dent on rear bumper but otherwise...
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  What should I check when buying a used Vauxhall Corsa? 26 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Vauxhall Corsa that is 10 years old. It has a full service history, two owners and only 27,000 on the clock. A friend has advised...
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  Ford Fiesta EcoBoost clutch stiffness 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta is only three years old, it has done 65,000 miles and the clutch feels a little stiff and hurts my knee. Do you think replacing the clutch...
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  Which is more economical - the Ford 1.4i engine or the Vauxhall 1.4i? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting rid of my Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i 16v as it's 12 years old. I wondered if the Vauxhall 1.4i 16v or Ford 1.4i 16v is more economical as I’d rather...
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  Is it common for Citroen Xsaras to snap cam belts at 56,000 miles? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had a cam belt snap on my Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI 110 bhp at 56,000 miles and under six years old. Has anybody else experience of a similar...
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  Do I have grounds for rejecting a car? 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I saw a 15 month old Citroen C3 Picasso advertised by a main dealer. I asked all the right questions as I wanted to avoid buying a car which had been used...
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  How much is my 1972 MG Midget worth? 7 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Could you give me a realistic valuation if possible I am selling a 1972 MG Midget Red RWA which was restored by the previous owner and had an engine...
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  Should I use a main dealer or specialist for a service? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 is due a service. As it is now nearly 10 years old, is it worthwhile servicing at the main dealer, or would a specialist...
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  Should I buy a high-mileage Nissan Qashqai? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 TDI diesel. It has 275,000 kilometres (171,000 miles) on the clock. Everything looks fine and the seller...
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  Should I buy the automatic Nissan Juke for motorway commuting? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 24 and I'm looking to buy a new or secondhand car. A lot of my driving is on the motorway and do at least 10k miles a year. I'd like an automatic as...
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  What's the best way to sell an old Land Rover Defender? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I work for a UK disability charity and we have a 2010 Land Rover Defender 110, which is no longer needed. We want to sell it but need advice as to the...