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  Is an air conditioning service necessary? 22 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota dealer recommends that I have my air con serviced after only two years. They quote £150. Is this necessary?
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  Can you recommend a used car for a new driver? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son who is 43 has just passed his test in a Ford Fiesta and is looking to buy a car. Having passed his test in a Fiesta he understandably wants a Fiesta....
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  Can you recommend a good size family car for up to £6,000? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am a mother of two and would love a nice size family car that can fit two car seats in the back and also a large pushchair in the boot. I have a budget...
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  Which small electric car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical...
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  Should I trade in my Fiat Panda for a Toyota Aygo X? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Fiat Panda Waze 0.9. It was first registered in September 2019 and has done 11,700 miles. I’m thinking about trading it in for the new...
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  Can you recommend a small car with high ground clearance? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son is learning to drive and needs a small, first car. We live half a mile down an unmade track which is full of holes and ruts so a Ford KA, Nissan...
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  Is it better to have air conditioning on hot or cold setting? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am concerned about the advice regarding how long air conditioning needs to be on as I have only put mine on occasionally when on a long downhill runs...
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  How can I tell when the DPF is regenerating? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to purchase anything that lets you know when your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerating e.g. something simple like a bulb lighting...
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  What's the best small SUV under £18,000? 26 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget between £15,000 and £18,000 to spend on a SUV. I need something reliable, cheap to run, nice to drive, cheap road tax and good mpg. Open...
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  Have I damaged my car by running low on fuel? 1 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently drove home with a near-empty diesel fuel tank. After filling up, I'm now getting an intermittent engine stutter combined with reduced performance...
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  What's the best first car for under £7000? 18 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the first car for my daughter and can spend up to £7000. I will need to sell it on in 2.5 years so looking for something that may hold...
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  When should the timing belt be changed on my Citroen? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When should the timing belt be changed on a 2015 Citroen DS3 1.2 petrol? I have searched and found figures of 50,000, 60,000 and 110,000 miles.
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  Do I need to have a home charging point if I want to buy a hybrid? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a self-charging hybrid car but I'm not keen on the thought of having to install an outside electric charging point at my house....
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  How can the average driver afford a new electric car? 5 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just read the review of a Polestar 2. A look into the leasing deals on the internet mean that the cost for 36 months is £26K plus running costs. Working...
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  Should I get an extended warranty? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are extended warranties worth the money?
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  How much should I pay for a classic MGB (rubber bumper)? 30 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the going rate for a solid but not perfect MGB with rubber bumpers? Car in question has solid sills, no rust and decent paintwork. Interior is...
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  Is there room for negotiation when buying a used car from a dealer? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's lease car comes to an end next month. As a fan of MINI, having leased for the last decade or so, she would like to stick with the brand. I've...
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  What new hatchbacks would you recommend with a decent warranty? 28 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  After the lockdown is over, I am going to buy my final new car. I want a Ford Focus-sized hatchback, petrol, automatic with good reliability and a decent...
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  I'm about to go into 12 weeks isolation because of coronavirus- what should I do about tax and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78 years old and for the next 12 weeks will be in isolation. My car will be garaged and not driven in those weeks. Where do I stand with regards to...
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  If people begin storing their cars for self isolation - will all the alarms go off as the batteries degrade? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If a car battery slowly degrades because of lack of use during the Covid-19 four months' isolation period, will the alarm go off at some point and continue...