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  What's the best big engined car for £3000? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small budget of about £3000 and I see I can afford old Chrslyer 300C, old Audi A8 or A6, old BMW 7 Series and a big Lexus. I like big engined...
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  We are storing our car due to Coronavirus - are there precautions to take to keep it in good order? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Prius (17 reg) is mainly used for short runs, up to about 35 miles.This has never caused me any problems, however, in the present times, l feel...
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  I just bought a 1997 Jaguar XK8. Do you have any advice in terms of maintenance and servicing? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased a one owner 1997 Jaguar XK8 with 50,000 miles on the clock. It has been garaged and is in excellent condition. It has 22 services stamped...
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  Is it safe to charge a battery using a standard non-smart battery charger without disconnecting the battery? 28 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Suzuki Vitara petrol is only used for occasional short trips and the battery is running low on charge. Can I charge it in situ using a standard...
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  Reliable used car for £5000 or less 14 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's car has given up the ghost. I'm therefore looking to buy a used car for £5000 or less, that will hopefully last for the next five years. Obviously,...
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  What's the best used BMW Z4 to buy? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a BMW Z4 and my budget is £12000 - which models would you recommend keeping in mind running costs? And what age of vehicle could...
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  What is the best car for £2500 or less? 14 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm picking out a car for a friend and would be interested to know what would be a good hatch/saloon for a learner driver at under £2500? Preferably a...
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  My car is stored for the winter - should I start the engine and move it every now and then? 4 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should...
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  How much is my Bentley Continental R worth? 16 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How do I get a valuation for my car? It's a 1996 Bentley Continental R with 46000 miles and all MoTs for last 14 years. I have owned it for the last 11...
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  What small car is suitable for my ageing back? 13 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want...
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  What sort of diesel regeneration does my car have? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Mercedes E250. What sort of diesel regeneration does it have? I drive 50 miles or more on main roads at least weekly.
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  Which electric car polisher would you recommend? 15 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend an electric car polisher for home use, please?
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  Are there any cars with fold flat seats that can be used as a camper? 10 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an older used car that can be used as a camper sometimes. It will need back seats that fold down completely flat for a double or small...
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  My Citroen Xantia keypad is faulty - how can I get it to start? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Citroen Xantia and have red and green lights on the keypad. It will not accept the 4 digit code and instead stays red/green and won't start....
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  What would you suggest as a more practical alternative to my Fiat Panda? 2 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiat Panda which I love apart from the boot which is very small. I cannot always keep the rear seats folded down so is there another car with...
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  Is an LPG converted motorhome a good used buy? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a motorhome second hand. Would you recommend an engine that runs on LPG rather than petrol or diesel?
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  Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...
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  What's the best small hatchback on a £1500 budget? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives and works in London and needs a small and cheap car for short local plus some longer journeys. A economical to run hatchback with space for...
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  Are Ford EcoBoost engines any good? 28 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I have your opinion on the three-cylinder turbo engine that Ford fit into its Focus range? I was told by a AA patrol man that these engines are good...
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  Do I only need to fill in the MoT exemption form when I tax my classic car? 21 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1971 Mini. I taxed it (free) in February when I bought it. The MoT runs out on 23 May 2018. Do I fill in the V112 MoT exempt declaration form...