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  Higher purchase 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having difficulty in sourcing a vehicle with a high seating position. I am disabled and need a high seating position and relatively easy access. I...
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  Chauffeur-nistic 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend who has very limited mobility but can easily (relative that is) get into my small Smart is looking for a car he can buy using the scrappage scheme...
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  Boxster Knocked out 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my un-thrashed 2004 2.7 Boxster, 23k miles, FSH (Porsche main dealer), has just suffered a catastrophic "bag of spanners” breakdown, whilst...
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  Antiquated 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 945 Volvo estate, which I love. It's getting old-would a new V70 Diesel, 2.0 litre model give sufficient power?
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  Speaking Berlingo 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen Berlingo 2.0 HDI, which is due a 5 year service. The ever-decreasing number of solvent Citroen dealers in my vicinity have quoted circa...
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  Discovered my 'new' car is not actually all that new - what should I do? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought a new Vauxhall Ampera in 2014 from a main dealer. We knew the Ampera was at the end of the production line but nothing was said to indicate...
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  I want a comfortable, economical car to replace a Smart? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to get rid of a 10-plate Smart car and I am used to getting between 45 to 50mpg. I have a budget of around £3000 for a second hand car and am...
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  Can you recommend a new car that will last 12 years? 22 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have found buying a new car and keeping it for 12 years works for me. Can you suggest something I should buy for £25,000? I car should have reasonable...
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  How do I go about selling a modern classic? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 88 year old father-in-law has decided to hang up his driving gloves and wants to know the best way to sell his car. It's a one owner 1996 Ford Scorpio...
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  Which small cabriolet should I buy? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Age 70 and fancy open air motoring. The car must be small and comfortable to tempt the wife! I have no garage, so will avoid a rag-top. Do you think the...
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  Buying a large classic car for occasional use - how about this Mercedes-Benz? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We need a comfortable large car,that can accommodate a wheelchair,for occasional long trips. As it will only do about 4000 miles a year ,we do not want...
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  Run flat tyre wear 5 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think run flat tyres are prone to more wear than normal tyres? I have a MINI Cooper S on a 57 plate and replaced the original front Dunlop Sport...
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  Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due...
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  Better, or bargerine? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm ready to replace my current car (a great old workhorse - Peugeot 405 Executive TD) and I'm tempted by the relatively low prices of luxury cars due...
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  Kia warranty invalid due to missing records 6 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a used Kia Soul three months ago. The car is 3.5 year old and we specifically bought it because of Kia's long warranty. When we brought the...
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  Replacement family car - what should we go for? 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in...
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  Do I have any legal rights over the selling dealer after a timing belt failure on my Ford Focus? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 55-plate Ford Focus with 51,000 miles on the clock back in February 2009 for £6500. It has now developed an engine fault that my local Ford...
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  What's the best short-mileage commuter car? 6 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need something for traveling 15 miles a day to and back from work, but I am fussy and want something that is cheap to run, insure and maintain yet has...
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  I recently bought a car and now I'm being advised to change the cam belt, is this right? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Volkswagen 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG and my dealership called me today and told me that my car is five years old and we recommend...
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  My car's road tax is £500+ per year. Is that correct? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Jaguar XK convertible. The road tax is in excess of £500 a year. Is that correct given the age of the car? I thought the tax decreased after...