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  Where can I get a replacement mirror housing for my Renault Megane Cabrio? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently noticed that the right-hand indicator in the drivers mirror of my 2011 Renault Megane Cabrio had stopped working, and closer inspection revealed...
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  Can you do a feature with information specifically for younger drivers? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look...
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  No indication 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 17 year old is currently learning to drive. Yesterday we were approaching a mini roundabout with traffic following us. The sight lines meant there...
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  Which car for a tall first-time automatic driver? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend the best car for my son who has recently passed his test to drive an automatic car? He's 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 19 stone, and...
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  Anchors awry 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a retired Dr with a VW Golf Plus just out of guarantee and with only 26,000 miles on the clock. The ABS system has failed requiring a replacement...
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  Best policy? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive and we are trying to work out the most cost effective way of getting her on the road once she passes her...
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  Which cars are the cheapest to insure for a learner? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the cheapest car to insure for a learner driver?
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  I've been caught driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit. Is there any way of negotiating a speed awareness course? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I passed my driving test four months ago. I was recorded doing 35mph by a speed camera and have to complete the section 132 paperwork. I'm really hoping...
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  The RAC cancelled our car insurance after my wife's death - how can I now get cover? 11 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently died and as insurance companies require any changes to their risks, I considered it correct to advise RAC, with whom she had cover in...
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  Half braked 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 4 year-old Fiat Punto with 14k miles on the clock was recently put through the MOT test and failed. I was contacted by the garage (Arnold Clarke, Newcastle...
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  Is a five-year-old catalytic converter really halfway through its life? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On saturday I had my catalytic converter cut off while my car was parked in a restaurant car park. I have fully comp insurance with a £250 excess. I reported...
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  My friend was prosecuted for undertaking - is this entrapment? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A friend was recently prosecuted for dangerous driving, for undertaking an unmarked police car. The A23 is, at that point, a two-lane dual carriageway....
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  What happens to my insurance if I go over the estimated annual mileage? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When I signed up with my insurance company, I estimated about 6000 miles in 12 months. It is about midway into the year, and I have done 5000 miles already....
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  I caused superficial damage to another car but am shocked by the repair estimate - what can I do? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently caused superficial damage to a seven-year-old Mazda while parking my old Subaru. Although the damage was restricted to a small amount of the...
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  Devon help us 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I write regarding the letter from MM in last Saturday's Telegraph. As an accident to my wife's car was deemed to be the fault of the other party, our...
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  Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel? 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 BMW saloon 2.0 diesel which we are passing on to our son. We are looking at buying a Skoda Yeti to replace it. My husband wants another...
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  Is my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to develop problems as the mileage passes 100,000? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned from new a 2006/56 Toyota Prius for five years. At 15,000 miles per year, the current mileage stands at 75,000. It has been maintained by...
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  I want to insure my 22-year-old daughter on the family's Vauxhall Tigra but it's very expensive - should we replace it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a September 2000 Vauxhall Tigra with 67,000 miles on the clock. Since breaking my wrist earlier in the year I have re-discovered the joys of public...
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  How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of...
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  I bought a £41k for £35k - am I liable for the premium tax? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your answer about a car which although listed at above £40k, was purchased below the tax premium limit. I have recently purchased...