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  Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget?
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  Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
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  What should I look out for when buying a used 14-year-old BMW? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying an older 2000 X-reg BMW with 50,000 miles, one previous owner and FSH from a dealer. Apart from ascertaining the regularity of...
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  Private number plate swap - how does it work? 18 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my car it was brand new and I put my own private number plate on it. Now I am changing my car and want to take my private plate off the old...
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  Which five year old estate should I buy? 10 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best five year old estate?
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  Best first cars? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What cars do you recommend for a 17 year old in terms of lowest insurance and best for safety. Budget circa £5,000.
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  I have a car that will be 30 years old in August - if I tax it now will I get a refund of the balance? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car that will be 30 years old in August, if I tax it now, will I get a refund of the balance?
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  Is it possible to buy a warranty on an old car? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get a warranty for a 2006 Lexus RX400h? Most companies seem to have a 12-year cut off for cover.
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  Which first car would you recommend for an 18-year-old for £2500? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 18 years old and don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for less than £2500 if possible....
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  The old ’un rule 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am 16 years-old and I am currently trying to help my mum buy a new car. Sadly, our trusty Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 GLS requires major engine repairs or possibly...
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  Buying an old (up to 15 years old) used 4x4 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a second car for a once-or-twice a week 60-mile journey on narrow twisty roads. I frequently meet large 4x4s and lorries speeding down the middle...
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  Best used car for a new driver? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which small city cars would you recommend for a 17 year old to learn to drive in? We have a budget of £2500, but reliability and low insurance are important.
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  Do new emissions laws apply to old cars? 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will the Euro VI emissions standards apply to existing diesel engines and would I also need a Nitrogen Oxide trap, or would my 8 year old diesel Merc be...
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  Old car for old 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Recently I wrote off my beloved car, which I had purchased new, three years ago from a Mazda dealer. The insurer, Swiftcover, wants to supply me with another...
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  My car is 15 years old, do I need to replace the seat belt tensioners and airbag modules? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In the service book for my 2002 Skoda Fabia, it says that at 15 years old the seatbelt tensioners and airbag modules need to be replaced. What if I don't...
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  What is a good car seat for a four-year-old? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is a good car seat for a four-year-old?
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  I want to buy a Mini Cooper S - should I get an older car with lower mileage or a newer car with higher mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Mini Cooper S JCW, and have found two that meet my budget and spec on Mini’s approved site. They are the same price, but one...
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  Can I display an old tax disc on my classic car? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is it permissible to display an old tax disc on a classic car? I have the complete set of original tax discs since purchasing the car new 36 years ago...
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  Is a 15-year-old car too old to be looking at? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £3000 to buy a car with and it must be automatic and big enough to accommodate two big child seats. At the moment I've landed on a BMW 3 Series...
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  Can I transfer a registration from a 40 year old car? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I transfer a registration from a 40 year old car that is tax and MoT exempt?