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  what are considered 'Reasonable' repairs on 1997 car 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand car (1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) from a dealer. When I bought it, there were leaks underneath which I had noted, and was assured...
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  Should I get a catalytic converter lock fitted? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  There have been a lot of reports in my area of catalytic convertors stolen, mainly from the Honda Jazz, Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris and Lexus RX. However,...
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  Slugs an snails 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you several weeks ago regarding trading in my 5 year old X-Type Jaguar 2.0 diesel estate for a smaller car. You helpfully suggested a Mazda...
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  Titfer tattle 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  HJ’s HAT (Highly Approved Trader) Standard is a great idea, not before time. I would like to nominate Bird & Yates, which was a traditional very old BMC...
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  Why are there so many used cars about with low-mileage and two former owners? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to downsize car and I'm seeing very reputable dealers advertising very low mileage on 1 or 2-year-old cars. However, they're listed with 2...
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  Is buying a high mileage Porsche Macan Turbo a risk? 10 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2014 Porsche Macan Turbo with 122000 miles on the odometer. The car has had the transfer box sorted which is a known problem...
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  When should I replace the oil on my Audi SQ5 hybrid? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2020 Audi SQ5 mild-hybrid. As I drive less than 5,000 miles per annum, I asked Audi to change my oil as it's a year old. They said it was unnecessary...
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai+2? 13 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 dCi. It has done 130,000 miles and the seller is asking for £4,300. I quite like the car, it looks...
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  Is a catalytic converter covered under warranty? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does a new car warranty cover the cat? I have an MG ZS which is 18 months old and has done 3,000 miles. It was bought new. I have been told by the MG agent...
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  What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy...
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  Are there any parts providers for 1990s Ford models? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1998 Ford Escort Saloon 1.8 Ghia. Finding parts is proving impossible, or even small firms who are willing to manufacture them. Many of the parts...
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  I was told my used car came with a full digital service history but now it seems that's not the case - what do I do? 14 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently part-exchanged a 30-month-old BMW X1, after one year of ownership, for a Jaguar E-Pace. I originally bought the car as an Approved Used...
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  I have a 2008 Audi TT Roadster - should I sell it or keep it in case it becomes a classic? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Audi TT Roadster with lots of factory fitted extras, including remote key fob roof up/down. Should I sell it or keep it in case it becomes...
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  Should I buy a lead acid or calcium battery? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Morgan +4. Should I buy a lead acid or a calcium battery? My last battery was a Halfords lead acid and lasted seven years.
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  Is it worthwhile to repair my old car? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-door 1997 Toyota RAV4, which I've owned since 1999. The subframe needs welding, plus a few other bits. It will cost around £800. Would you...
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  At what mileage should I replace brake pads and discs? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 6 is just under three years old with 24,000 miles on the clock. I was told that the pads and discs need to be replaced all round. My first service...
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  Is the dealer liable to pay for engine repairs on my two year old Audi A4? 3 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi A4 from an Audi dealer two years ago. It's been serviced by them since purchase, with the last service in December 2017. It recently broke...
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  What is the best way to sell classic car parts? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My dad is moving and has dug out my old hubcaps from the MG Magnette I had in the 1980s. Do you have any idea how much we could sell them for and where?...
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  My daughter is returning to the UK after 20 years - do you have any advice on insuring her new car? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, an expat for 20 years, will return to the UK this year from Hong Kong. She holds a full license but hasn't driven for 10 years. I've told...
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  Water flooding into footwell in Renault Scenic 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 18 month old Renault Grand Scenic, still under warranty. Following heavy rainfall, there was strange whistling noise from the air vents. Water...