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  Water in petrol - the filling station is to blame? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently re-fuelled with petrol that subsequent to the breakdown of her car turned out to contain 50% water. The filling station concerned...
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  Can you recommend a safe, cheap to insure car for an 18-year-old? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you advise me regarding a car for an 18-year old man who has recently passed his test. His parents require a safe car (good crash test results)...
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  Learner Doom 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know what your thoughts are on a 17 year old learner driver with regards to insurance, are you better to stick with a small engine newish...
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  Reduction theory 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are reducing our two cars to one. I have a BMW 1 Series, three years old; my wife a Peugeot 205, five years old. Can you advise of any car about the...
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  Keeping a Boxster covered in bad weather? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 13 year old Porsche Boxster S and the paintwork is in very good condition. It is stored outside overnight and in the day time (at the...
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  Where can we insure our 20-year-old daughter on a BMW 1 Series? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We had a 1.6 Eos with our 20-year-old daughter on the insurance policy as occasional user. The car has now been changed to a BMW 1 Series Convertible....
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  What is the best wax car polish for an older vehicle? 26 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best wax car polish for an older vehicle?
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  Are new cars suitable for new drivers? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a 29 year who has just passed my test and I'm looking to buy my first car. Is it a bad idea to buy a new car as my first car? I was thinking about...
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  Why don't we see more LPG vehicles? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a 3.2 Touareg converted to LPG about six months ago. Cardiff Autogas did a great job of lifting the rear floor so that the tank was covered and installing...
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  Giving a fig for dates 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised to write to you for some advice, my wife and I decided to purchase a Smart car during 2009 and wished to take advantage of the scrappage...
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  Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are...
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  Which old car? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to keep a car at my parents, it will be used once a month and kept off road but not garaged. I have a Golf mk2 1988 1.6 cl 32k miles which is...
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  Should I buy a five year old car that has had five previous keepers? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I know that five keepers in five years is quite a lot and certainly more than average. But should this put me off buying a used BMW 535d?
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  Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot...
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  Rover 25 SRS light 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 86 years old mum has a 2005 Rover 25 1.4 Impression with 22500 miles and in great condition. However, the SRS light stays on all the time and the handbook...
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  £15k company car - what do you suggest? 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £15k to spend on a company car which must be a diesel, not older than 2 years old and no bigger than 2.0-litre litre. Will cover around 25,000...
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  Need a small car but dislike the new Fiesta - any recommendations? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I have had several Ford Fiestas over the years and are now ready to change our present one which is nine years old. However, we don’t like...
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  Honds CR-V failed head gasket 27 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a three-month old ex-demonstrator Honda CR-V in 2004 from a main dealer. Since then, I have had it serviced every year at the main dealer and...
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  Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend? 15 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda...
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  What 3 or 4 year old car for high mileages? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 04 plate Fiesta as my job now involves a commute of 500 miles a week. I need a reliable, economical and comfortable hatchback, as...