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  What's the best back to basics hatchback? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace a basic Renault Twingo after 13 years. The car needs to be petrol, manual, preferably with steel wheels, a full size spare, cheap to...
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  When should I replace the brake hoses on my car? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing...
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  Is a used Skoda Fabia a good car? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI in SE L trim. The car is seven years old and has done 60,000 miles with two previous owners. It appears to...
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  Is better to have a dealer service history? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI will be six years old in September, 35,000 miles. The MINI dealer service will be £180 including VAT. My local garage could do it cheaper but...
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  Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very...
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  Would you buy a £2000 car without a full service history? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is thinking of buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 72,000 on the clock. It's a nice looking car at £1995 and comes with a full service, MoT...
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  We need a hybrid SUV to replace our family estate - what do you suggest? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having three teenagers, one of whom plays the cello, we are looking for a replacement for our three-year-old Skoda Superb. The low down estate car has...
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  If I change the wheels on my car will I have to tell my insurer? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to follow your advice and change to a smaller wheel and higher profile tyre to improve ride quality. Will this affect the guarantee of my eight...
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  When can I apply for my Triumph Spitfire to have historic vehicle status? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Triumph Spitfire that's just over 40 years old, registered on 14 February 1978. When do I apply for Historic status, now or after 21 May 2018?...
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  Should I scrap my 2005 diesel Volkswagen Passat for a deal on a new car? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Ford has just announced a scrappage deal and other manufacturers offer them too. I'm thinking of scrapping my 2005 Volkswagen Passat diesel. What are the...
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  Apart from rust - is there anything to look out for on the older Mazda MX5 models? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Mazda MX5 and don't want to spend more than £4000. I'm aware some early models are prone to rusty sills, are there any other things...
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  Can I avoid the new luxury car tax? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new Audi Q5 with a petrol engine. I'd like to get the new model, but am worried that it will fall into the new, more expensive road...
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  Power steering failure on Vauxhall Meriva 2 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The power steering on my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva has failed. My local garage has examined the car and told me a new steering column is needed. Is this correct?...
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  Peugeot 3008 hybrid 4 faulty door seals 12 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 3008 hybrid which has been excellent. The car is three years old and I have noticed both front door seals are completely perished and...
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  Radio problems with SEAT Leon 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 SEAT Leon and when I go to set off the radio reads phone on the display and the music, whether a CD or radio cuts on and off, fades and comes...
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  Can you recommend a cheap used car? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a cheap second hand car for my partner. She only does 4000 miles a year, but needs something with five doors and a large boot. We've...
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  Need a new 4x4 - what do you recommend? 10 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Land Rover Freelander, which I have had from new and clocked up 135,000 miles. I now need to buy a new car. I love my Freelander, but to...
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  Buying - needs room for 3 child seats 8 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're currently in the adoption process and may be shortly getting 3 children into our lives, all under 5. They will need car seats and enough boot space...
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  Fiat Punto power steering fault 8 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Fiat Punto 2003 and two/three times a day the power steering light comes on the dash board and the steering becomes really heavy. When this...
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  Buying a used car for £12k - Seat Leon or Hyundai i30? 1 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of about £12k and am torn between buying a used Seat Leon 1.6 TDI SE and the Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI. I would use it to travel about 20,000...