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  Can you suggest a reliable, economical and relatively cheap car for a young driver? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a 23-year-old medical student going on hospital placements. I want to buy a car that'll keep me in good stead for the next four years. I'd like to...
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  How many miles and/or years are electric vehicle battery packs supposed to last? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now that I'm retired an electric vehicle seems to be the most practical, if not the cheapest, option to replace my Ford Mondeo estate. Being on a fixed...
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  My new car seems to have an issue with the paintwork - what can I do to rectify this? 4 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Volkswagen Golf Estate with metallic paint. I purchased the car on February 1 2020 and have covered 223 miles. Today is the first day the...
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  I'll be moving to a more rural area soon - is buying a Porsche Taycan a smart idea? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing my home and hope to return to my West Lancashire roots next year; somewhere rural with a garage. I fancy a Porsche Taycan - I love its looks...
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  How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?
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  Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? I have a BMW Z3 Roadster with 12 months MoT and 108,500 miles. What do you think it could reasonably command?
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  What's the best first car for me? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently passed my driving test at the age of 28. I am looking for my first car. I have no knowledge of cars. My car use is mostly city driving with...
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  Can I run a classic car as a company car? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a 1989 Citroen 2CV as a company car, to take advantage of the Classic car rules. The car would cost around £7000 so would be...
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  How long will we have to wait for our BMW to have the EGR recall work done? 22 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know how long I will have to wait for the recall part for the exhaust gas recirculation cooler repair on my BMW? Apparently the parts are on a 'back-order'....
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  How can I get rid of adhesive residue on the rear windscreen of my car? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used car but when we had a very cold snap I noticed that there was an issue with the rear windscreen. It seems the previous owner had run a...
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  What's the best electric car to buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a budget of around £18000 and are looking for a used five-seater electric car, to purchase outright. The range is not so important as it will be...
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  Is a turbo petrol or naturally-aspirated engine better when it comes to long term reliability? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 3000 miles a year and have always owned normally-aspirated petrol engines with torque-converter gearboxes. I'm wanting to buy a replacement...
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  Need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a three-year-old Renault Kadjar diesel. I am looking to replace it with an electric car. Trouble is, I drive to Spain twice a year and...
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  What's a suitable car for a 70-year-old? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an Audi A3 which I have had for seven years and am pleased with. However as we get older, we find long journeys are less comfortable and have thought...
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser...
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  What automatic SUV that can tow would you recommend? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for an automatic car which can tow (infrequently) up to around 2000 kgs and be capable of minor off road work. I do occasional longer distance...
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  What do you think is the best classic car to buy for £100K? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think is the best classic car to buy for £100K? Which would be fun and not too expensive to keep and might increase in value?
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  I bought a car six months ago and have now discovered the air con doesn't work - what can I do? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand car from a local dealer in January. In July I switched the aricon for the first time and found that it is not working. I got it...
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  What should I check before buying a kit car from a private buyer? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to keep my existing Skoda Fabia and buy a kit car for fun, perhaps a JBA Falcon or Marlin. What documents should I ask to see from a private buyer?...
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  Is my Hustler six-wheeler kit worth anything? 13 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hustler six-wheeler kit. Do you know what it's worth?