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  I found a car I like online - how do I ensure it's not a scam? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my beloved Citroen DS in 2012. I was looking for another one and discovered my old one for sale on car-from-uk.com. I can't seem to make heads or...
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  Discovered my Jaguar's engine is not original - what are my rights? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar S-Type (2006 model) from a car dealer approximately seven months ago. It was advertised as an original low-mileage car. But I have been...
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  Need a good three-door diesel - any recommendations? 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy 2.0-litre hatchback with three-doors. I have £15,000 to spend and quite like the Volkswagen Golf. Are there any other cars I should consider...
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  Buying a new mid-range car - what do you recommend 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  It's time to change my five yearvold BMW 116d Sport and I can't afford a new one. I'm looking at a Seat Leon or Kia Cee'd. Budget is up to £18,000, including...
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  What's the best convertible for £7k? 16 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a convertible car with a metal folding hardtop. It needs to seat four adults and can be either a petrol or diesel. I have £7000...
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  Why is my T-Roc so noisy? 15 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My one-year-old Volkswagen T-Roc makes a loud whining noise when reversing. The noise is intermittent and particularly noticeable when the car is cold....
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  Which insurance company will recognise my no-claims gained on a trader's policy? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had to give up my motor trader's insurance policy as I have turned 75 years old and been forced into retirement. However, I have insurance on the...
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  Trade in a SEAT Ibiza for a Mii? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 petrol SE Copa five-door in silver on 61 plate with 8000 miles on the clock with all the buttons, auto lights, wipers, climate,...
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  Overreving old Focus 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking...
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  The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they...
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  Undisposable 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SAAB 9-5 Turbo, some 10 years old with 120k on the clock. Recently my hydraulic steering went and now the slave cylinder in the clutch has gone....
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  How long should tyres last? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the recommended life span of tyres?
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  How do I appeal the ULEZ charge and avoid paying the daily fee? 7 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive a diesel Volvo XC70 (first registered in 2006) and a Volvo XC60 (2013 model). Both have very low emissions readings on their MOTs and...
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  The automatic gearbox in our Nissan Juke has seized. Should Nissan contribute to the repair? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s 6-year-old, 36,000-mile Nissan Juke has a seized automatic gearbox. There appears to be a lot of similar problems with the automatic gearbox....
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  I have slight damage to my car after a scrape. Should I inform my insurance company? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Trying to get through a narrow gap to get off a garage forecourt, I scraped my car against the bumper of a large lorry. No damage at all to the lorries...
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  How much is my Ford Orion worth? 19 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a B-reg Ford Orion. It has been standing for several years, but is in pretty good condition all things considered and I think should be a fairly...
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  What's the best car to replace by 90 year old dad's Nissan Note? 12 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are thinking of getting a car for my dad's 90th birthday. The last two he has driven have been Nissan Notes and we would have liked to...
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  What should I replace my Land Rover Freelander 2 with? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 9-year-old Freelander 2 which limits the downhill speed in bad winter weather to about 3 mph down a narrow private country hill road...
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  I paid a deposit for a BMW X3, but they've decided not to complete the deal - what are my legal rights? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW dealer and I agreed to a part exchange over the phone for my X3 against a one year old car they were offering for sale. The order paper was sent...
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  Need a practical car with good access for elderly passenger - any ideas? 27 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to change my car soon. I'm currently driving a Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. I've had it eight years and love it. Sadly it is no longer suitable...