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  What is the best small 4WD for towing and light agricultural use? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Mazda 6 and, last week, we bought eight acres of land for livestock farming, so we now need a vehicle capable of pulling a stock trailer, negotiating...
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  Which small automatic for my disabled sister? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 58-year-old sister has MS, and her left leg has recently weakened. She is hoping to qualify for a Motability car, and would welcome your advice on the...
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  Can you recommend a car with smooth ride to help with my wife's disability? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has fused discs in her spine and, despite much padding and cushioning, is reluctant to travel more than a few miles in my 2002 Peugeot 307 XSI...
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  Which extended car warranty is best? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are buying a six year old Ford Mondeo with 44,000 miles on the clock. We would like to get an extended warranty, but are confused as some warranties...
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  Can I reject a car over a scratched windscreen? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just collected our used (2012) Audi A3 from an approved dealer. On the drive home we noticed that the windscreen is severely scratched in several...
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  Does my 2004 Kia Picanto need a new cam belt? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2004 Kia Picanto 1.1LX and it has only covered 12,000 miles. Now I am wondering if the car should have its second cam belt yet?
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  Which tyres would reduce road noise from my Fiat Punto? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic is an honest little car, and economical too. However, the road noise from the cheap European tyres is excessive. What tyres...
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  Why is our classic Volkswagen Beetle losing power? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S is struggling to pull away. When you accelerate it feels as though petrol is not getting through, as the car jerks and...
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  dual controlled courtesy car 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you may help. I have a Seat Leon car which is 21 months old. I purchased the car from a Seat franchised dealer in Aylesbury for £18.000. The...
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  I caused superficial damage to another car but am shocked by the repair estimate - what can I do? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently caused superficial damage to a seven-year-old Mazda while parking my old Subaru. Although the damage was restricted to a small amount of the...
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  I don't have a mains socket to charge my car. Can I use a portable jump starter instead? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve been reading the questions about trickle chargers for cars that can’t be driven during the Covid-19 lockdown, but because I don’t have access to a...
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  Is my J Reg (1992) Defender 90 a classic? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a J Reg (1992) ex-MOD Defender 90; 69HP, naturally-aspirated diesel. I am concerned that I will be caught out by tax changes based on the CO2 it...
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  How complicated is it to export a British car from the UK to France? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My brother who is French and lives in France would like to buy a right-hand drive classic car. He is torn between a Triumph Spitfire and a Healey Frogeye....
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  My new car can't be registered due to WLTP - what can I do? 27 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My new Volkswagen Golf was delivered to the Volkswagen dealer on Nov 1st 2018. They have told me that the DVLA cannot register the car as it has a 2019...
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  What is the 'death rate' on older and classic cars? 14 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On the review of the Volkswagen Polo MkII, it says that the car has a '9 point death rate'. Would you be able to explain what this means and, if possible,...
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  Can I reject my used car after 9 months? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Nine months ago I bought a 14 month old Jaguar XF with 7000 miles on the clock. Since buying the car, it has spent 10 weeks with the dealer, with a number...
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  What is my Honda CR-X worth and what should I replace it with? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda CRX for 24 years. It is due for some rust treatment and a respray later this month. However I am now 55 and my wife and friends feel...
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  Confused about which car to buy - can you help? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened...
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  “It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced...
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  Best policy? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive and we are trying to work out the most cost effective way of getting her on the road once she passes her...