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  Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years...
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  I bought a car that turned out to have been previously damaged - what can I do? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Kia Cee'd ex-hire car over a year ago. It was just over a year old. It started developing problems after a year and it appears I have purchased...
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  I unwittingly took a clocked Mazda 6 in part-exchange and sold it on - am I liable? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a used car trader. I recently took a Mazda 6 diesel in part-exchange with my 2005 Renault Megane. The Mazda is showing 86,000 miles, which I wrote...
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  Priced possession 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm probably being naive but why is there a huge discrepancy between What Car? Valuations, “We Buy Any Car” valuations and Dealer valuations. I have a...
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  How do I make a Jersey-registered car UK legal? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew is getting a 12-year-old Peugeot 309, which was first registered in Jersey. What do I do to make it UK legal?
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  What classic makes and models are the easiest to source spare parts for? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like your opinion about the classic car spare parts market, above all for 25 to 35 years old models. What brands or models do you suggest avoiding...
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  Why is the brake control pump in my Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi designed to fail? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi Classic. It has 130,000 miles on the clock. Just a couple of weeks ago, a warning appeared on the dash: ‘Service Brake!...
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  Waggoning the dog 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our most pressing need when buying a car, over above the usual issues of economy, safety, eco-friendliness, visibility, etc. etc., is how to accommodate...
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  What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a shortlist of possible options for a used (up to 3 years old) replacement for an ageing Honda CR-V. The Honda has been very practical,...
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  Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF...
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  My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit...
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  Thai another day 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently moved to Chiang Mai in Thailand from Kenya and Ethiopia where I drove a RAV-4 that was ideal for my needs and the prevailing conditions. In...
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  Under suspension 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago you were good enough to give some very helpful advice. I hope you are willing to repeat the trick. I have a 2005 Mondeo diesel bought at...
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  Do old buses have a special permission to emit lots of smoke? 23 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I regularly end up following 2004 registered double-decker buses around Huddersfield. The exhaust is that bad that I have to put the air-con recirculation...
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  Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has...
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  Which 4x4 for winter driving in heavy snow? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter who lives in rural Aberdeenshire is looking to replace her 10-year-old Subaru Forester with a smaller, newer 4x4 with a punchy engine suitable...
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  Does the Mk2 Audi TT have a timing belt or can chain? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned an Audi TT from new in 2008. In Jan 2013 when booking the service I enquired whether the timing belt needed replacing as it was five years...
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  What's the best new car for £12,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you...
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  Faulty car - can I demand a refund? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Mazda MX5 three months ago from a dealer. The car had just 65 miles on clock and was just a couple of months old. The franchised dealer...
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  Looking for a replacement for Octavia - it's tough going! 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Skoda Octavia for the last six years (I bought my current car when it was one year old). It now has nearly 80,000 miles on the clock, and...