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  Are daytime running lights dangerous? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read the letter on your website complaining about the dangerous blinding LEDs and Xenons. The writer is certainly not the only one. I am a...
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  Are Volkswagen likely to make a large capacity diesel Passat? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my own company for 20 years now and have always run BMW company cars for my reps, from 318is to recent 320ds. I have 20 reps and, one by one...
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  Why is our FIAT 500 TwinAir returning just 30mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I badly need your help. We bought a FIAT 500 TwinAir recently because it’s a quirky car, has no road tax, is Congestion Charge-free and we were told it...
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  Is the garage which sold my daughter a faulty MGTF liable to repair the engine? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently bought (mistakenly in my opinion, but she didn’t tell me until after she had bought it) a 6-year-old MG TF soft-top with 30,000 miles...
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  Under achiever 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We exchanged our SEAT Ibiza 1.9 diesel, which had given us trouble free service achieving and sometimes exceeding the mileage figures quoted by the manufacturer,...
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  Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet...
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  False alarmist 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am concerned about the previous ownership of my car after reading a recent newspaper report (Daily Telegraph article by Jon Swaine 15th September 2009)....
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  How much is my Vauxhall Combo worth? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 20 year old Vauxhall Combo with nearly 158,000 miles on clock. It runs well and has been well maintained since 2013 when I bought it. I want to...
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  Is supermarket fuel poor quality? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is supermarket fuel quality being compromised due to the large mark up they are being allowed to charge? My 25k mile Audi Q7 engine light came on recently...
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  What should I do before leaving my hybrid parked for five weeks? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  In January I will be going on a cruise for five weeks. My car, a Lexus RX hybrid, will be left on my driveway. What advice would you give me on leaving...
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  My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso needs a new gear selector and cambelt, should I repair or replace the car? 3 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a C4 Grand Picasso for six years, it is an 11-plate. There is an issue with the gear selector and requires £845+VAT and a new cambelt at £380+VAT. Is...
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  What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and...
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  Should I buy an ex-press car? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Mercedes AMG E63S for sale, it was formally a Mercedes-Press car and I have seen it featured in press articles. Should I be put off by this...
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  What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
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  Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE?
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  Should I buy a hydrogen car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you explain what using a hydrogen fuel cell car would actually be like? Is it readily available to fill up and how would it compare to a standard...
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  Can you recommend a reliable used car? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my current Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a vehicle suitable for a 91-year-old passenger, (plus others) which can also carry a motorised...
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  Should I buy a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf (2004) 2.0 FSI GT with approx 120,000 miles on the clock, two previous owners and part SH. Does this sound...
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  What is the best AWD SUV to replace a Toyota RAV4? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change our 14 year old Toyota RAV4 XT5 soon. I'm wondering whether to go hybrid or stick with diesel again? I live in the countryside and...
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  I want to buy a classic car, but will they be outlawed in the UK in the near future? 22 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a Mercedes W123 as a daily driver. There's an independent Mercedes mechanic who specialises in W123 repairs just 2 miles away. Do...