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  Should our Skoda Fabia return lower MPG than our Octavia? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For nine years we drove a Skoda Octavia 1.9TDIs. We downsized to a Fabia 1.6TDI expecting to get increased mpg but have been sadly disappointed. The Octavia...
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  Why is our Vauxhall Meriva's dashboard creaking, and what alternative MPVs are there? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 1.6 Vauxhall Meriva which has an annoying creak at low speeds and a buzzing/rattle over 60mph from under the driver's side dash. Do you have...
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  Which £12,000 5-door diesel should I replace my Peugeot 306 with? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a X-reg (2000) Peugeot 306 HDI which needs changing before the next winter. I've done 300,000 miles in two 306s, so I fancy something with...
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  Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a...
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  How do I find the best insurance for a new (but not young) driver? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently passed my driving test and am looking to buy my first car. Unlike most new drivers, I am in my 40s and the car I want is a family saloon. How...
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  What do you suggest as a narrow car for a tight driveway? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic....
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  What is the correct way to reverse from a main road onto my driveway? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If l am reversing from a clear road into my driveway - a car speeds up while l am in the process of turning my vehicle into the driveway who has right...
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  How long should a clutch last? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How long should a clutch last for? I have a four year old Renault Kadjar with 40k on the clock and the clutch has failed, needs a flywheel and possible...
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  Which Suzuki Swift model is best? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 1.2 Suzuki Swift but would like more power and refinement. A Suzuki salesman recommended the Swift with the Boosterjet engine which I eventually...
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  Do I drive enough miles a year for a diesel? 12 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Citroen C3 Picasso, it's a 2015 diesel, and I was worried I may not do enough miles in it to keep the DPF healthy. I'll be doing about...
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  What's the best small plug-in hybrid? 7 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about...
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  What's the most reliable small SUV that can cope with snow? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just started as district nurse in the wonderful but very hilly area of the Pennines, West Yorkshire. She needs a reliable automatic, probably...
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  What's the best way to get insurance for a 17 year old? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My son is getting his older brothers car for his 17th birthday. My dilemma is do we register the car in his name for now, with me as a named driver until...
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  Can I retrofit a reversing camera to an existing screen? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 1.2-litre petrol limited edition 2015 Vauxhall Corsa. Do you know of anyone who can fit a reversing camera to the existing screen on...
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  Nissan Qashqai DRL failure - is this common? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Nissan Qashqai. I have noticed the left side daytime running light is not working but all other light on the same side (left) work with no...
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  Medical driving licence delays, what can I do? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been waiting for more than eight months to find out if I will be issued with a new medical driving licence. My old licence actually expired in September...
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  How do I avoid the ULEZ charge when selling a car? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm selling my car due to the ULEZ charge. When the buyer drives away a charge will be raised; how do I avoid liability?
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  I have £4000 to buy a used Toyota Prius. Do you have any advice on what to look out for? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a used Toyota Prius as I think that’s the most affordable, reliable and economical used automatic family car for my budget. I’m also a...
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  What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500...
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  I drive 8,000 miles per year, mostly around town. Should I buy a diesel? 16 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a diesel SUV? I drive about 7,000 - 8,000 miles a year, much of it short journeys in town.