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  I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility...
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  I'm looking to trade in my car when the scrappage scheme is announced. What electric hatchback do you recommend? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2004 Citroen C4 - which I'll part exchange when the new scrappage scheme is announced. I'm looking for a similar-sized car, automatic,...
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  I had my MoT done before the extension. Should this then last 18 months? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My original MoT expiry date was 3 April 2020 but I had the test on 9 March 2020 and a new MoT was issued with an expiry date of 3 April 2021. Surely I'm...
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  Can I tax my car without an MoT? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to SORN my car for the month of May, at least. The MoT is due on 25 May, but presumably won't be done then. When I come to tax it again in June...
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  Coronavirus means that I may need to cancel the car that I've just ordered - where do I stand? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered an expensive Range Rover to my specification a few weeks ago, which the dealer advises is now ready. I paid a deposit at the time of order. Due...
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  What do I do if my MoT ends while I'm self isolating? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently self isolating (am 70 next Friday), however, my service/MoT is due. Is there any news from the DVLA about how it plans to deal with this,...
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  Which small crossovers have the best ride comfort? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka X with 18-inch wheels. We are disappointed with the ride comfort, At slow speeds over pitted road surfaces or over speed...
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  I bought a car that's unfit to drive - what can I do? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said...
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  Should I pay extra for winter tyres on a hire car? 22 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to fly to Lyon or Geneva in mid-March 2020 and will be hiring a car for a week to go skiing in Courchevel. Please can you tell me whether...
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  What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that...
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  What Christmas present should I buy someone who is into classic cars? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a few of your Christmas gift guides and wondered if you have one for classic cars? Stumped as to what to get someone this Christmas. Any help...
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  What's the best replacement for an Evoque? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space...
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  A third party damaged our car and has offered to pay for the repair or go through insurance - what is the better method? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car was scraped in a supermarket car park. The driver of the guilty car has given her his insurance details and has said that she can put...
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  What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the...
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  Need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a vehicle for my 20-minute commute. The car will also need to cope with occasional off-road towing of a 750kg trailer. I cover 15-20,000...
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  Does my driving licence cover me to drive a motorhome? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I turned 70, my driving licence was renewed quickly and without question. However I also own a Ford Transit based motorhome. I am beginning of...
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  Which SUV would you suggest? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a BMW 520d but am looking to change to an SUV. Comfort, quiet and good visibility are the most important attributes - my mileage is now...
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  Are driving instructors insured for any damage caused by the people they're teaching? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 17 year old son hit a kerb during his driving lesson and the instructor is saying we must pay £70 for a new tyre. He has also mentioned losing booked...
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  Can I claim against Volvo because the Active High Beam in my V40 just dips the lights? 15 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states...
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  Is an engine management light an automatic MoT fail now? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My four year old car was in for service and the MoT at a main dealer when shortly before I took it in the engine management light came on. It was diagnosed...