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  What would you recommend for my son's first car for 15,000 miles per year? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of...
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  Fiestive season 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I can't understand why my wife's 2004 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec manual has road tax of £145pa whereas her father's brand new 1.4 Fiesta Zetec (old model, also manual)...
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  Focus 1.8 TDCi injector problem 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a used 57 plate Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi. I had it serviced and the guy said that the injector has a bit of a leak and the seals need to be replaced...
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  Risk action 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son is looking to renew his car insurance. He will be 18 in February. He passed his test 6 months ago, and got his car when he was 17, so now has 1...
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  I got a cracked alloy welded rather than replaced - could this invalidate my insurance? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When my Mercedes-Benz C-Class was about three months old, during a safety check, the dealer discovered one of the rear wheels was cracked (pot hole I guess...
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  Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the...
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  Is it worth getting an extended warranty? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  MINI are quoting me one year's extended warranty, £425 including emergency service with £100 excess. My MINI Cooper is three years old with 12,757 miles...
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  Is the Volkswagen dry clutch 7 speed DSG gearbox reliable now? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 6 year old Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI with the 7 speed DSG gearbox, which I like and has been reliable. I am aware of the conductive oil problem with...
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  Diesel Vs Petrol 29 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of the hatchet job in last week's Sunday Times on diesel cars in general, and the Mazda6 in particular. Should we abandon diesels...
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  DMF failure on Audi A5 Avant 20 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My three year old Audi A4 Avant ran out of warranty six weeks ago. This month, it's had great trouble knowing what gear it's in. It went in to Audi today...
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  Which convertible to replace our Hyundai i30? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Vauxhall Insignia Elite hatchback with leather upholstery, satnav and all the bells and whistles. Terrific car, I'm delighted with it. Currently,...
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  Why can't I display a black and silver number plate on my classic 1960 scooter? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Lambretta scooter in mint condition, which in 1960 spent its first six months with the North Riding Police and I found out it was based at Pickering...
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  Changing to a Yeti from an Alfa 147? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier...
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  Can you recommend an economical 4WD vehicle to replace our Jeep? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our fantastic Jeep is sadly coming to the end of its life. We need to replace it with something equally good in the snow (we live in Scotland). The Jeep...
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  Need to improve my car's security - what do you suggest? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be taking deliver of a new Ford Fiesta soon and it comes with the keyless entry. I have read a number of reports about this system being not being...
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  Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price...
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  When will the used car market return to normal? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a post-2016 Mercedes E-Class Estate as my current car is unreliable for a long commute. There appear to be very few available at the moment...
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  Peugeot service technical ability 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported...
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  Which is the best MPV for 3 kids? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in...
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  A foreign registered HGV damaged my car - how do I proceed with a claim? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Today I was overtaking a lorry when it pulled out and severely damaged the passenger side of my car.vThe lorry was Romanian and I suppose I was in his...