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  What should I buy as a first car? 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia...
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  I bought a replica Jaguar C Type but am concerned it was not IVA tested - where do I stand? 13 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a used Jaguar C Type Replica from an established specialist manufacturer of this type of vehicle. The car was factory built by this...
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  Should I swap my 2013 CR-V for an older model? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 Honda CR-V petrol, which is now out of it's warranty period. In the two years I've owned it, it has lost £6000 in value through...
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  I have just bought a 31-year-old Citroen 2CV - how much is it to tax and insure? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2CV in good condition. It is 31 years old. How much is it to tax and insure? The MoT advises constant velocity boot deteriorated both...
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  Why doesn't my Mercedes-Benz E Class have an up-to-date sat nav disc? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate, which I bought six months ago when it was two years old. I am very pleased with the car in every way apart from...
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  Can I claim that an elderly driver I hit from behind was at fault? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently ran into the back of the car in front. The car in front was turning right onto a main road and I was following. It was clear left and right....
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  Coilus interruptus 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you clarify your recent point about European road springs, and does this affect all European car manufacturers. Your recommendation to replace a broken...
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  Should we sell one of our cars? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our late seventies, and we run two cars, A Hyundai Tuscon 55 reg with 50,000 miles on the clock, and I run a BMW series one 120D with...
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  Should I buy a cheap runaround or nearly-new, and how should I store it in winter? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I retire next year, I need to buy a car. I can't decide whether to spend £1000-£5000 on an old banger which, while cheap to buy, will no doubt cost...
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  My BMW has suffered turbo failure at just under four years 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 BMW X3 2.0 diesel which is 3 years 10 mths old. It has covered 57,000 miles and the turbo has failed. Is there anyway I can claim from BMW...
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  7-year switch 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2 litre diesel Skoda Octavia Estate (L&K model) with DSG gearbox which has done 63,000 miles, it has been garaged and main dealer serviced to...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is...
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  Unstable ABS 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Had a warning light come up on my 2005 BWW 1 Series. The manual suggests Suspension Stability Control. BMW diagnostics states "brake hydraulic malfunction...
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  Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,...
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  Should my write off value be higher because I had a towbar fitted? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Volvo V60 has been written off by the insurers as Cat S. After a lot of negotiation, the engineer agreed to add £340 to the what he says is the...
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  What petrol car fo you suggest? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2020 VW T-Cross, which I am happy with but feel it has a little too much technology built in, i.e. lane assist which is not much use...
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  Can my granddaughter drive my car to do my shopping if I'm self isolating? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter is home from university due to the Coronavirus outbreak. I am 86 years old and am in self isolation What is the situation with insurance...
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  Can I stop my car being written off? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been involved in an accident where I was hit from behind. My car is 8 years old so of low financial value and I suspect that the body work...
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  Which small family car? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car, primarily for use on the school run. The car will do about 5000 city miles a year. It needs to be very economical on fuel,...
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  I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are...