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  What's the best used SUV for under £22,000? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Peugeot 3008 and I am very satisfied with its 1.6 diesel engine and manual gearbox. I’m going to be updating this year and am at present looking...
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  Does the timing belt in a Ford Focus last the lifetime of the car? 12 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You have recently given a number of answers on timing belts, e.g. on length of time before fitting a new belt and failures on the Ford Fiesta. I have a...
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  I'll need to replace my ageing car before 2030, but should I wait a few years to buy an electric car? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 11-year-old car which I'll probably replace before the end of the decade. There seem to be three possibilities: replace soon with another petrol...
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  We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles...
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  Which pick-up is best for farm work? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you advise me on which pick up is the best? I've been looking at the Toyota Hilux, but I'm wondering what year would be the best to buy. My...
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  My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular...
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  Can you recommend a hybrid estate that'll be suitable for dogs and towing? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Mistubishi Outlander PHEV. I need an estate car with hybrid/plug-in, large boot (I've got dogs) and, ideally, occasional 4WD....
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  I have a diesel car that's been sat around for 8 months. Could this cause the injectors to fail? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my diesel Mercedes was fine before but it was left sitting for nearly eight months, without starting. When it was started again the engine...
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  Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,...
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  Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one...
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  Can you recommend a large car to replace my Discovery 3? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004), which I'm looking to replace. I need something with a big boot for 2 large dogs and capable of towing...
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  Is the new Toyota Camry selling well? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please tell me if the new Toyota Camry is selling well in the UK? I know they have only bought a limited number into the UK, but I haven’t actually...
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  I need a van but don't want to buy a diesel. Will it be hard to sell on in the future? 18 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm unable to find a petrol medium van but a van is just what I need. I was particularly interested in the Volkswagen Transporter but I really don't like...
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  What small car is most reliable? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a reliable Hyundai Getz for 10 years and loved the fact it never went wrong. I'm looking to buy another car now, and want it to be reliable but...
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  Should I let my car idle before switching it off? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is waiting to collect a used 2017 Kia Sportage from a Kia dealership. Your articles have often recommend drivers using Shell V power fuel....
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  Do I need to run the air con all the time to prevent issues? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The air conditioning in my 2011 Mazda MX-5 is working fine at the moment but I am a little concerned as I hardly ever use it and I have read that one...
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  Can I swap my back tyres, which wear slower, with my front tyres? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I rotate the wheels (from front to back) on my MINI Clubman without having to change the TPMS. The front tyres always wear faster than the rear. As...
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  I want to replace my Ford Fiesta with a classy, four-door hatch, what do you think of the A-Class? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a very nice 2018 Fiesta ST Line X with a lot of spec on it. But, because my partner and friends have various back and mobility problems, and I...
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  What will diesel car prices look like in 18 months? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm changing jobs and want to take the car allowance option. The role will mean driving 30k miles per year and I had planned on running the next car for...
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  My 90-year-old dad has decided to stop driving - can I drive his car as a named driver in order to sell it? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 90-year-old dad has suddenly decided to stop driving. His insurance runs out in a few days but as he lives far away I cannot get to see him before the...