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  Half distance 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25...
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  A humping we will go 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  While it is sad that J.S. of Congleton managed to damage his car, his letter does not tell the whole story. Boundary Lane in Congleton is a residential...
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  Should I buy a used car warranty? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen privately for sale a 2020 Mini Cooper classic, 1.5 petrol, 3 door with just under 20,000 miles. There is a FSH and until this February it was...
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  How can I fix the issue with the MAF sensor? 3 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When the air mass sensor on my car is plugged in, it drives terribly, goes into limp mode before 3000rpm. When the sensor is unplugged it drives okay....
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  Can I update my DAB radio? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is...
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  How do I remove windscreen scratches? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought an 8 month old used car from a dealer. Under certain sunlit conditions I notice small scratches on the windscreen. It looks like...
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  What car would you suggest for a young driver with a large dog? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter (20 yrs) is looking for the a larger car to replace her Peugeot 108 to suitability transport her large dog while keeping insurance low. We...
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  Can I use the spare tyre from my previous Mazda CX-3 on my new CX-30? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently exchanged my 2019 Mazda CX-3 Sports Nav for a new Mazda CX-30 SkyactiveX. I retained the full size 18” spare wheel from the CX-3 fitted with...
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  What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre...
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  Why does the clock in my Hyundai keep going wrong? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 72 reg Hyundai Tucson and the time and date on display, for no apparent reason, are incorrect. This has happened lots of times, and when I mention...
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  Is water from the exhaust pipe normal? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2021 Kia Niro. From new it leaves a small pool of water from the exhaust. I reported this to the dealer who told me that it was nothing to worry...
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  What's a good small car for an elderly friend? 2 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for an elderly friend of mine. She currently drives a Hyundai i10 but it's old and rusty. She does not do a lot of distance driving...
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  What hybrid car would you recommend for an elderly couple that offers comfort and space? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you suggest for an elderly couple, one is two metres tall and the other has back problems. Preferably used up to £30K, automatic and hybrid...
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  What's the best plug-in hybrid SUV for £35,000? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). I have a budget of £35,000. I have a dilemma, I have supported Land Rover since the early eighties and...
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  Is a cam belt covered under an extended warranty? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10...
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  How much oil should new cars have when delivered? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We bought three Skoda Kamiqs 1.0 autos (DCT) in May 2022. All three have less than 3,000 miles so far. We checked the oil levels and all are about half...
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  When should the timing belt be changed on a Peugeot 208? 19 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Peugeot 208 is now six years old with 52,000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history. The official interval for changing the...
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  Is it bad to buy a car with no service history? 11 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My cars after two years of age are serviced by myself and I carry out a more thorough job than any commercial garage. So, why do you tell people to shy...
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  Is there a database of maintenance costs? 12 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any publication that informs us of the frequency and servicing costs for different makes and models . I ask as l have been quoted £700 for a small...
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  Downsizing to one car, what should we choose? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a Mazda CX5 petrol automatic and a Kia Stinger GTS. It might make sense to opt for a single car. We like the performance and front-seat...