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  Are convertibles more expensive to insure? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, who's 23, is thinking of buying a car and she would really like a convertible. She has a Fiat 500 cabriolet and finds it underpowered, though...
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  I lost my C1 licence category after I turned 70. Can I get this restored? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I turned 70 in 2017 and renewed my driving licence by post as I wanted to retain my C1 category to drive a 7.5-tonne horsebox. However, for some reason,...
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  Could you suggest a car to purchase for a taxi? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please advise on what would be a suitable used car to purchase for a taxi (in Dorset)? Our budget is £10,000. We would need an automatic and would...
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  What is the AGM setting on my battery charger? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Volkswagen Golf has been garaged since the middle of March. I bought a CTEK battery charger and connected it. There is a setting called AGM. What...
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  Can I manually disable an electronic handbrake? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to park up without the electronic handbrake engaging. With current lockdown in place,...
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  Can I keep my car in winter tyres even in hotter months? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is still fitted with its winter tyres. I should have them changed now to my summer tyres, which I have here at home, but my tyre fitting shop is...
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  How do I renew my road tax without an MoT? 1 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now we can no longer get an MoT, how can we renew our road tax?
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  Our Nissan Qashqai hesitates and judders when accelerating - is this an issue with the auto box? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2013 Nissan Qashqai auto with just under 20,000 miles on the clock. When pulling away and accelerating, there is no problem - but when moving...
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  Can I report a dealer for selling a car at a rip off price? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How much should I pay for a 2008 Kia Picanto automatic with 17,000 miles? I am being told that these are like gold dust and I fear people are willing to...
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  Can I get a used hybrid car for £10,000? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’d like to buy an automatic family car, with a budget of about £10,000. Is it possible to get a hybrid for this budget? I’m also interested in the highest...
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  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach?
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  Can you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? It should have automatic torque converter transmission....
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  Is one missing wheel nut now an MoT fail? 5 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is one missing wheel nut now an MoT fail? On a similar subject, can you still have an MoT a month before and still use the car even if it fails (unless...
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  What do I need to take to drive in the USA? 1 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What do I need to take to drive in the USA?
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  New MoT headlight rules - will my car pass? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I replaced the headlight bulbs on my Volkswagen Golf about 18 months ago. Since then the new MoT rules have been introduced. The replacement bulbs are...
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  My girlfriend damaged her car on a crash barrier at a hospital - should it be liable for the cost of repairs? 10 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend was moving her car that was parked on hospital grounds. As she moved the car forward and turned slightly, the car collided with a low crash...
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  What cars would be best for my old dog to be able to jump into the boot? 24 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic...
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  Which 5-door, supermini size car with a high seating position can I get for £5000? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My disabled step-daughter is looking for a new car. She has Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which affects the muscles and joints, so needs something with a...
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  Is this a fair price to repair faulty windows on my Skoda Roomster? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The front windows on my 2010 Skoda Roomster stopped working. I've been quoted over £250 to repair, is this a fair price?
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  My Volkswagen CC has increased fuel consumption since the emissions fix - what do I do? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Volkswagen CC diesel is an auto DSG. Fuel consumption has increased by 6mpg since conversion and will not change automatically until the revs are...