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  What should we buy to replace our Toyota Auris? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to part exchange my 2012 Toyota Auris and can't decide what to go for. The car has been almost faultless in the eight years I have owned it...
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  Looking for a quiet car with a big boot for £30,000 - what do you recommend? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a quiet, refined car with a big boot (600 litres) which is fun to drive and has good visibility. I currently run a top of the range Seat Leon which...
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  BMW 5 Series DPF issues - what should I do? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 63 plate BMW 520D (F10)  Auto Efficient Dynamic version (Euro 6) As I drive a lot on motorway, the car has a high mileage, close to 180,000 miles....
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  New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats...
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  If an electric car runs out of power in a traffic jam, how can it be moved? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a couple of questions about electric vehicles. There are known issues associated with Sub Stations and strong EMF from devices. How safe is it to...
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  Our catalytic converter was stolen, ruining the car. Can you recommend a replacement? 26 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this week, my husband parked his 2008 Honda Jazz in a small car park and went birdwatching about an hour's drive away. When he returned, to cut...
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  Is there still a Government grant if you're buying an electric car? 24 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The Government will apparently pay up to 35% of the total cost of EVs and PHEVs but reading up and trying to do my homework on government grants etc they...
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  What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain....
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  I want a bit of 1980s nostalgia - what do you suggest? 20 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I grew up in the 1980s in France and am now really keen to grab a piece of motoring nostalia from this era. I'd love a convertible ideally. I'm not a motoring...
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  I bought a used van privately but wasn't told of faults with it - where do I stand? 19 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2008 van five weeks ago from a private seller. I checked the MoT history online before buying and it had an immaculate record, without any...
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  My car accelerates without pressure on the pedal - what's wrong? 22 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 2.0-litre diesel. In December, I noticed the car had started to intermittently idle at 1000rpm or slightly higher and the fan...
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  What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown...
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  What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I...
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  Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing...
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  Company car choice conundrum? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must...
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  Why does the AA charge so much for replacement batteries? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Recently my wife’s six-year old KIA Picanto would not start, so we called the AA. The patrolman who turned up diagnosed a dead battery. He said that he...
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  Why won't my Range Rover Sport's stop-start work on the parking brake? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new model Range Rover Sport 3.0d HSE Dynamic. I have to say I love it. I traded a Discovery 4 (amazing residual after three years) and recently...
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  Is towing a caravan causing a fault with my Mondeo TDCI's turbocharger? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I bought a Mondeo 2.0TDCI, good condition, full service history, 39,000 miles (now 48,000) to tow my caravan, which it has done very well....
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  Should I allow my BMW 120d's turbo to cool after driving? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your comments about letting a very hot turbo idle for 30 seconds before switching off. Am I correct in interpreting this as applying...
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  Should I replace my Ki Sorento with a Dacia Sandero Stepway? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 KIA Sorento 2.5 XT Auto Diesel estate for over two years and it now has 67,000 on the clock. It has always been serviced by my local...