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  Problems starting an Avensis 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out...
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  Chiang chiang merrily on Mai 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have now done 6 months with my New 2008 model 1.5 L 120 HP Jazz. 6,500 kms on the clock and mostly used around town, Chiang Mai, Thailand, but with a...
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  Jaguar XJ8 has failed MoT - what are my options? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My old Jaguar XJ has failed the MoT and will cost too much to fix. The engine is in very good order and it has four good tyres, but footwell corrosion...
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  Should I buy an old, low mileage car or a Cat S car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a few very low mileage, one owner Kia Venga and Honda Jazz 2008 for sale. Mileage as low as 15,000 miles. Are they a good buy or should I...
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  First car for £1500 - what would you recommend? 18 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Six years after passing my test and driving other people's cars, I'm finally going to get my own motor. I've been doing lots of digging, and it seems that...
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  My car keeps stalling - is there an obvious reason? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 from new for two years. I quite like the car but even after two years I still stall it, usually at an inconvenient moment....
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  Transport suspension block not removed on new car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2013 I bought a brand new 5 door Audi Sportback A3 from a local dealer. The ride seemed very firm but I did not pursue the problem because I expected...
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  Buying a second 'work horse' 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I love our Honda Accords but they are over 7 years old. We've moved somewhere rural and my poor Type S gets manure in the twin exhausts,...
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  Fiestive spirited 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We ordered a nearly-new Ford Fiesta from our local Ford dealer on the Ford-direct scheme (7 months old 2,500 miles – decent price - £10,400 for a Zetec...
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  Not best leased? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in negotiation for a Golf from a local VW dealer, and he is pushing a leasing deal whereby I pay £280 per month (old car trade-in £5,750)...
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  Higher car 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help us to find a car that will accommodate tall people in the back, please? Our 15-year-old son is 6ft 5in tall and for long journeys prefers...
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  Mobile hones 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been given the highest rate of DLA mobility allowance and therefore am entitled to make use of Motability. Is it worth me doing this? At the...
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  Best used estate for £10k? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are buying our first family estate and need some advice. We have read your reviews which have been helpful but we still feel overwhelmed by the market/dealer...
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  What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car...
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  What's a good project car to dismantle with my son so he can learn about cars? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to find a car that I can take apart with my eight-year-old son so he can learn about how a car is put together. It should be small so the components...
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  Payment of DVLA release fee after impoundment 1 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased my father's old car, a Peugeot 206, in April. The new V5 document came through after 8 weeks waiting and several chase calls. It did...
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  The cost of repairs to our 2006 Vauxhall Astra is spiralling - what should we do? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having saved diligently for a few years my 22 yr old son finally bought himself, last October, a ‘decent’ car (Astra Diesel Hatch 1.9 CDTi 16V Sri 3 door...
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  Buying a new SUV - SEAT Ateca or Mazda CX-3? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to get myself a car and want to get an SUV. However, with more than 50 different models on sale, I can’t make a decision on which one to...
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  Are classic automatics a minefield? 29 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in purchasing a 20th century classic. I can drive manual cars but much prefer automatics and was wondering if there were any classics,...
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  Are DSG gearboxes more reliable in newer cars? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 1-3 year old used VW T Cross, T Roc or Taigo with a DSG gearbox. I have read the DSG horror stories and it seems that even these...