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  Can you recommend a safe, economical car for driving in narrow lanes? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a BMW 5 Series on a lease. We drive around town and do a 60-minute motorway commute (roundtrip) each day. We’re moving to a rural cottage...
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  We do 10,000 miles per year. Can you recommend a suitable 4WD SUV? 15 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 2015 Ford Kuga, which we are looking to replace it in the not too distant future. We enjoy the ride height and the practicalities...
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  What's the best insurer for learner drivers? 15 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to insure 17 year old twins on a 1999 year old Peugeot 206 - which they have been given to learn to drive in. Please could you provide recommendations...
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  Why are the rear wheels of my car larger than those on the front? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've asked my local garage to change my wheels round for me. I drive a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and left the car with them as they were busy. When...
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  Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips? 15 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership,...
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  My MoT test can't be done because of the lockdown - can I drive without the MoT? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car was booked in for its first MoT. The Hyundai dealer has now closed for the Coronavirus lockdown. Can I drive without the MoT?
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  My stolen and recovered car was repaired but has faults - what do I do? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car was stolen and recovered then sent to a repair centre which had it for two months. Two days after I received it back, most of the safety electronics...
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  Is it legal to drive in the EU and Switzerland in a classic car that's MoT exempt? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Both my Renault R16s are almost 50 years old and have tax exemption as they are registered as historic. Do I need to fill in a V112 form as well? Furthermore...
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  Can I get my car repaired rather than it being written off? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour opposite hit my car 2001 Volkswagen Golf (parked on my drive) which hit my garage door causing extensive damage to both the front and back...
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  I'm a named driver on my son's car and had a collision - will it affect his renewal if I have protected no claims? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I had a bump in my car which was my fault as I reversed into a parked car but fortunately, I have protected NCD. However, my son's cars insurance is shortly...
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  What happens if I hit a cyclist who has no lights on? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Consider a pedal cyclist riding along an unlit road at night, with no lights. If I just do not see him and then hit him, where do I stand legally and for...
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  Which vehicle would be good for transporting two large dogs? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and myself drive a Volkswagen Golf Estate, but we have two large Newfoundland dogs, one fully grown and the other still growing which will eventually...
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  Is an EV good for me if I drive 75 miles a week on motorways? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I travel almost 75 miles on motorways every week and wanted to know if buying an electric car is a good option for me? If so which electric car would you...
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  What small van or MPV offers the quietest drive? 11 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Of the small van-based cars (Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Ford Tourneo Connect, Vauxhall Combo, Skoda Yeti, Fiat Doblo), which do you reckon offers...
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  Why is the oil level in my Kia Sportage so high after it's been driven? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Sportage oil level reads at well over the max mark when the engine has been running. I've been to Kia and they can't find a problem. What do you...
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  How often should the oil and filters be changed in my Land Rover Discovery Sport? 13 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often should the oil and filters be changed in my Land Rover Discovery Sport?
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  Is it smart to buy a new car from a dealer that's 75 miles away? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a new BMW 320I Touring and have obtained good offers from both Drive the Deal and Carwow. In fact Drive the Deal are a few hundred pounds...
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  Can I get any introductory discounts based on my 50 years of claim free driving? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have been abroad for some years and drive as the named driver on my wife's policy when in the UK so I don't have any NCB of my own. Now I have repatriated...
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  This Skoda PCP deal seems too good to be true, what's the catch? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I like the Skoda Yeti 150PS 4WD SEL 'Drive' with £1500 'free' extras. Skoda is offering a PCP plan of 0% finance plus £1000 contribution to the deposit...
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  Do you have any advice for my first car on a budget? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am 30 years old and passed my driving test in December. I want to get on the road as cheaply as possible for the next 12 months. The car will only be...