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  What is a CVT car like for winter driving? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew has had a succession of Honda Jazz cars, all manual gearboxes. The present hybrid model is only available with the CVT gearbox. He id due to...
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  Are there any problems with the Honda FR-V? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating buying a 2007 petrol Honda FR-V with 95,000 miles and two owners, with 12 months MoT. Are there any problems I should look out for and...
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  Is better to have a dealer service history? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI will be six years old in September, 35,000 miles. The MINI dealer service will be £180 including VAT. My local garage could do it cheaper but...
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  New Highway Code - when do drivers have to give way to cyclists? 11 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The new Highway Code states that drivers turning left and right must give way to cyclists coming from behind them. Does this mean drivers waiting at the...
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  What is the point of hybrid cars? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the point of hybrids? I can see how they help reduce manufacturers' emissions across their model range, but new versions will be banned from 2035....
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  Which used Toyota Prius hybrid should I buy? 28 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Many of us are being forced to consider changing petrol cars to used hybrids. Could you tell me which Toyota Prius models/years from 2008 onwards qualify...
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  Is the BMW X3 petrol hybrid a good car? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my diesel BMW X3 for a petrol hybrid, as I no longer cover very many miles since retiring. I would value your opinion on the...
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  Which premium hatchback has the largest boot? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to replace a 2015 Mazda 3 with something similar. But we need a bigger boot, especially for two Spaniels. I'm a bit of a brand snob, and...
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  Can you recommend a car with a shooting brake bodystyle? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car with a bodystyle that consists of a two-door coupe at the front and estate at the back. It must have four seats and preferably four-wheel...
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  My car is parked off the road - do I still need insurance? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a vehicle undergoing repairs for several weeks it is taxed until 2022 but the insurance has expired. My previous insurance provider says the car...
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  Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids?
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  How can I listen to my USB music stick in my old Jaguar X-Type? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. On my previous Jags I have had a USB connection for my music stick but I cannot find a USB connection in my current car. How...
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  I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy? 23 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and...
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  How far can I go to get an MOT done? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How far can you drive for an MOT during the lockdown?
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  I do 60 miles per day. Should I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently do 60 miles a day to work and back, mainly dual carriageway and B roads. I was looking at buying a used Skoda Octavia Estate with the automatic...
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  Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for just one trip? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to collect my 3-year-old grandaughter and mother from the airport as a one-off journey. Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for one trip?
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  Will touching an infotainment screen while driving be banned? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  With the restrictions on touching the screen of a smartphone while driving being considered, I assume all the cars with touchscreen controls for the radio,...
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  I have a Ford Kuga PHEV on order. Should I cancel due to the fire recall? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please give me your view about the news that Ford has suspended sales of this model due to fires affecting the High Voltage battery? I have one...
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  Which brand of premium petrol is best? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON?
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  I want a premium, comfortable car. What do you suggest? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about going down to one car. I'm selling my 2004 Jaguar S-Type and my 2016 Honda Jazz. I'm considering a secondhand Jaguar F-Pace. I want...