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  Can I keep the issued registration number on a car when I sell it? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a car with an interesting number plate (to me). It's not a private or cherished number, but the original plate from new. When...
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  ULEZ Charge checker - will my private numberplate cause problems? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just typed in my car registration on your ULEZ checker to find out if my car is OK: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/ulez-ultra-low-emissions-zone-london/#how-can-i-check-if-my-car-is-ulez-compliant I...
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  Is there a risk in buying a Japanese import? 28 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace our ageing Vauxhall Zafira and a local garage is selling Volkswagen models imported from Japan. Most have very low mileages but...
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  Why does my insurance insist I have a tracking device fitted? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've just switched to a new insurer and in the small print it states: "We will NOT pay a claim if your car is stolen and any tracking device, which we...
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  What's better - winter tyres or all-weather tyres? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2019 Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet. As I live quite high up, the roads in winter get very icy. Would I be better buying winter tyres...
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  How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?
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  Do I require an International Driving Permit if I'm hiring a car in Italy in September? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a holiday booked for Italy in September this year. I intend to hire a car as the resort hotel is quite a distance from the airport and private transfers...
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  Does a V5C have to be in my name in order to insure a car? 19 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new car for my wife but despite giving verbal and written instructions to the dealer, she would be the new keeper, they registered the V5C in...
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  What is causing wheel judder on my car when pulling out of junctions? 5 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Audi Q3 and there is slight wheel spin causing judder when setting off or turning out of junctions - but not all the time. Is it something to...
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  My steering wheel vibrates on the motorway at certain speeds - what's wrong? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car is in perfect condition but whenever I have the need to overtake or get out of trouble on a motorway the steering wheel starts to vibrate via the...
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  What car cover do you recommend? 22 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mitsubishi PHEV. I bought a nylon cover as it’s on my drive and only use it a couple of times a week. My present cover is not satisfactory. What...
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  Considering the concerns over identity theft, is it wise to pass on all the service history when I trade in a car? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering trading in my car. In the past when I sold a car privately I passed on the service history together with bills, records of payments etc....
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  How can I find an insurer to take into account my no claims from driving company cars? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a no accident record of 50 years but have always driven company insured cars or driven as a named driver on my wife's insurance. I have insured...
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  Do optional extras count for the £40,000 tax threshold? 6 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy a car for the list price, say £38,000, I would pay the standard rate for the first year rate depending on the CO2 emissions and whether it was...
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  If I take my car to France permanently do I need to register it there? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  If I take my car to France (it has to be done as will no longer meet ULEZ after April) do I need to register it there. And if so how long do I have to...
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  Can you recommend a car for a growing family who need three Isofix seats as well as room for two parents? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car for a growing family who need 3 Isofix seats as well as room for 2 parents? We average annual mileage of 8000.
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  Is it normal to have two cancellation charges on insurance? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently cancelled my existing insurance policy due to a vehicle change and was refused repayment of £167 unexpired days by Surething (underwriter was...
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  How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever...
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  Can I get a refund on a deposit if I cancel my new car order? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've placed a new car deposit of £1000 for a Land Rover Discovery Sport. The build date is end of August and delivery is mid-September. Due to a change...
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  Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume...