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  I have an Audi 100CD that's been sat on my driveway for over 20 years - how do I go about getting it valued? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How do I set a price or value on an Audi 100CD that I am unsure of the mechanics of? We haven't driven it for 20+ years. It hasn't been garaged, just parked...
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  I'm moving house - do I need to inform my insurer of an address change immediately? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m moving house in August from an urban to a rural address, some 70 miles away. My car insurance renewal is due some 19 days later. Would it be cheaper...
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  Is it a good idea to buy a used diesel now? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I generally buy a used car with around 20k miles and run it for 6/7 years before replacing. At the moment I'm looking at buying a Mercedes E220d estate...
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  Can I get rid of tiny scratches on my windscreen? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately, my windscreen was covered in a fine layer of sand and cement dust. I did not realise and used the screen wash to clean what I thought was...
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  Is there a way to get a SORN'd car from A to B without insurance and tax? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a way to get a SORN'd car from A to B without insurance and tax? Would an MoT appointment qualify (even if it has just passed one)
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  What spacious automatic should I get to replace my X5? 23 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am having electrical issues with my BMW X5 so I'm Looking to change. I need a large, family friendly, easy to get in-and-out of car/4x4 with a smooth...
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  What's the best car for a 600 mile weekly commute? 5 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I face a 600 mile per week commute and need a reliable, comfortable and cheap to run car (in that order). I'm 6'6" tall and have a family plus a dog. I...
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  I have £1000 to spend on a car, what is your advice? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car has just been written-off (via an accident that wasn't my fault) and I need to buy a new car. I have a £1000 settlement and can also afford to get...
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  What's the modern equivalent of something like a Mercedes 190E or Saab 900? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  in the 1990's I owned a Mercedes 190E and a Saab 900 both of which seemed to able to run for ever with strong build and not much electronics. I'd like...
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  Is the Lexus IS 300 a future classic? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly father-in-law owns a 2003 Lexus IS300 Auto Limited Edition. He purchased it from the first owner who had done 17k miles in 2003. He has now...
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  My classic car has been stored for 20 years - what oil should I flush the engine with? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running...
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  Are there any battery-powered dash cams? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery?
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  What cars are still reliable over the 100,000 mile mark? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a cheap to run car which will be reliable, but over the magic 100,000 mark, as I do plenty of miles and don't want to crucify value. Ideally...
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  Would my hybrid car benefit from premium fuel? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Toyota C-HR Hybrid in which I'll do about 8000 miles per year, mixed driving. I also have a 2016 Toyota Aygo semi auto in which I do about...
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  Just had the emissions fix on my Golf - is a faulty DPF sensor the start of many more problems? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI had its emissions fix in January 2017. Prior to this, I've owned it for five years with no issues. Last week, a flashing...
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  What do you think of using waterless coolant? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering using the waterless coolant, as featured in the TR6 episode with Ed China, on my Jaguar E-Type Series 2. Also the ceramic coating on the...
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  What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The...
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  Could you recommend a petrol towcar to replace my diesel Hyundai ix35? 7 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a 1500kg caravan with a diesel Hyundai ix35 2.0 4WD. I have already experienced an EGR problem which culminated in a frightening journey with the...
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  Our timing belt broke after only seven months - is it the the fault of the dealer who fitted it? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a ten year old Ford Ranger from a dealer seven months ago, with a three month warranty. The timing belt went last week and the dealer's own mechanic...
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  Can you suggest a reliable crew-cab? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Currently looking at used crew cabs. Financial constraints aside, I generally prefer to look at options from a few 'generations' back - as a home mechanic,...