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  What do you recommend when buying a reliable, family-friendly car? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am finally about to trade in my Renault Scenic, which for all its manufacturing faults has served my family well. Which car is the most reliable and...
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  Where can I get a car suitable for carrying large dogs? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an economical petrol-engined budget car to transport my dogs. I shall have up to £5000 to spend plus a 12-year-old 2.0-litre Vauxhall Vectra...
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  Why did my husband's Renault Safrane produce a puff of smoke when he started it? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My huband is driving his ageing Renault Safrane in France at the moment and wrote "It was 42 degrees when I started the car, and I got a brief puff of...
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  How much should it cost to change a cambelt? 18 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 2008 petrol car. At its recent five year service I was advised that the cambelt would need doing next time. I enquired about a rough estimate...
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  Does a dealer have to say if a car is an ex-hire car? 21 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a two year old Peugeot with two previous owner from a main dealer just a few hundred yards from my house. After I had the car serviced I checked...
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  I'll need to replace my ageing car before 2030, but should I wait a few years to buy an electric car? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 11-year-old car which I'll probably replace before the end of the decade. There seem to be three possibilities: replace soon with another petrol...
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  Timing belt failure - can I claim against the manufacturer? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a secondhand Renault Grand Scenic in December 2012 for £8800 (we were hoping to spend around £5,00 but convinced ourselves that spending more...
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  The turbo on my diesel car needed replaced after just five years. Should the manufacturer contribute? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My five year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel has done 36,000 miles. The turbo failed, resulting in a garage bill of £1700. It was repaired by a local...
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  When will my 1981 MGB become classed as a historic vehicle? 20 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My MGB Roadster was registered 01-01-1981. What date will it be eligible to be classed as a historic vehicle?
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  Vauxhall Corsa - repair or scrap? 23 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a work colleague who is 18 years old and drives a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa automatic. She has already spent £900 on repairs and has now been told she...
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  What should I do about a fault alert on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2013 E-Class Mercedes-Benz two weeks ago. Since then, while driving, suddenly I hear a loud two bleeps and see a warning triangle light up....
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  Why does my insurance company insist that I have a hire car if mine is off the road? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a retired 73 year old and do around 4000 miles a year maximum. I have protected NCD. When I renew my motor insurance I tell them that I don't need...
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  Should I buy an ex-Olympic fleet BMW 320d? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am seriously considering the purchase of a high spec BMW 320d auto saloon F30. The car is eight months old, has covered 1300 miles and is an ex-Olympic...
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  Which economical used family car? 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a used family car (we currently have a 53 plate Meriva which we have been pleased with, but a bit basic). Can you suggest some family...
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  Should I buy my company Focus 1.6 TDCI? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford focus Zetec 1.6 TDCI 110 (DPF) (2008, 58 plate, 47500 miles) company car is at the end of its lease. It has been faultless so far and I can buy...
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  Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car....
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  Converting a Scenic to LPG 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a plan to convert my Scenic (Auto), model year 2002, to LPG. Can you please advise if it make sense convering it as it's 10 years old now. I'ts...
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  I've found that my new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is ex-rental. Does this affect its value? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Mercedes-Benz B-Class 180CDi SE, with 18,000 miles and 15 months old. The purchase was from a main Mercedes-Benz dealer and it is in...
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  Should I buy an old shape Volvo V70 with lower miles or a new shape with a higher mileage? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a late model but older shape Volvo V70 (say, a 2006/7 model) with a low mileage or spend another £3000 or so on a newer shape V70 but with...
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  Care covers 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What should I do to maximise the life (and resale value) of my new car (a 3 year old Z4M roadster)? It will be kept outside on a driveway frequented by...