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  Is it wise to buy a diesel Mondeo with 140,000 miles on the clock? 1 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Would you buy a Ford Mondeo diesel with 140,000 miles on the clock? The car is 15 years old.
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  What nearly new plug-in hybrid do you recommend? 13 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3 year old low mileage Ford Kuga PHEV and am looking for a suitable nearly new plug in from another manufacturer. I am looking for a petrol low...
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  Can I buy a solar panel tricker charger for a Toyota eCVT? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is 82 and every other week her hybrid Toyota e-CVT is going flat in the Autumn. Yes, maybe a new battery is in order (it's coming up...
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  Should I buy a BMW 330e or 320i? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a BMW up to five years old (budget up to £19,000) and one of the options is the 330e. Having looked at your review of the F30 model, it...
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  Can you recommend a small automatic for motorway driving? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a five-door small automatic car to commute to work and should last for another 10 years or so with an average miles of around 12,000 miles...
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  Which used Toyota Prius hybrid should I buy? 28 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Many of us are being forced to consider changing petrol cars to used hybrids. Could you tell me which Toyota Prius models/years from 2008 onwards qualify...
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  Do motorbike engines need warming up before setting off? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In the past, you have said that cars should just be started and then driven. But every time I buy a motorbike, the advice is to let it warm up. Are motorbikes...
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  Can I report a dealer for selling a car at a rip off price? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How much should I pay for a 2008 Kia Picanto automatic with 17,000 miles? I am being told that these are like gold dust and I fear people are willing to...
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  Which £30k SUV is best for comfort and refinement? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a new SUV and (at 70) comfort takes precedence over power these days. Which SUV smooths out the bumps and gives a quiet and comfortable...
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  What should we replace our ageing Honda CR-V with? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have 16-year-old, Honda CR-V. The car has been brilliant, virtually trouble-free, and very useful as we often have trips to the rubbish centre with...
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  Do I have to have my car serviced at a main dealer to preserve the warranty? 11 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a three-year-old Toyota Auris. Do I have to have it serviced at a main dealer to keep the remainder of the warranty or can it...
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  What cars are the best for a torque converter automatic? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Based on my experiences with the Volkswagen DSG I want a proper old-school torque converter automatic. What do you suggest?
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  Does my son need to be the registered keeper of a car I own to earn his own NCB? 23 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a vehicle on PCP. My son, who is 34 years old and has been driving for 17 years, is named on the insurance as the main driver. I would like...
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  Did the emissions fix cause my aircon to fail? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had my SEAT Leon fixed because of the emissions scandal. Shortly afterwards, the aircon failed - the compressor is kaput. I had it fixed for £804. Could...
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  Buying an exec saloon for a short commute - A6 or GS? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2005 Lexus GS300 and love the reliability, standard level of equipment and comfort. I want to change up to a newer car (1-3 years old). I...
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  Automatic gearbox issues with Audi A6 allroad 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A6 Allroad (2000 model) has a couple of issues. The first problem is with the gear selector indication light. Occasionally it lights up orange...
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  Golf EGR valve replacement - link to Volkswagen emissions scandal? 18 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The EGR valve needs replacing on my four year old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. This will cost over £1000. This model is one of those affected by the Volkswagen...
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  Which large executive car? 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a stylish large exec, with a good balance of performance and economy. I do anywhere between 12k to 18k miles per year, split motorway...
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  Cost of fixing starter motor? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been quoted, by my local Honda dealer, in excess of £800 to replace a started motor on my wife's Honda Civic 1.7 CDTi. This seems extortionate...
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  Can I get a classic for daily use? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a pre-1986 classic car, it should be suitable for local trips and be useable 2 to 4 days per week, average 100 miles per week. Can...