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  Running up rental costs whilst waiting for a part for my Freelander 2 - should I be driving the loan car? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Freelander 2 was shunted in mid-September. The other car was a write-off but there was hardly any visible damage to mine. However, the absorbent cones...
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  How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe....
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  Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out...
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  Buying back my company car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at...
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  My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year...
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  Gite car 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car to keep at my holiday home in France. I know I could continue renting but I’m spending about £2,500 pa on that, plus what...
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  My Hyundai i20 is due for change, what should I replace it with? 8 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer...
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  I'm 70 years old - how do I renew my licence? 7 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill...
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  Is there an inherent flaw with the Volvo V40? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our two year old Volvo V40 2.0 has been in the garage for nine weeks undergoing tests and repair for an emission problem. We have been told that there...
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  MoT failure on headlight adjustment 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A relative who has a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel has been told that the adjustment on both front headlights is broken. This means it has failed the MoT...
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  Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service"...
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  What is a good alternative to the discontinued Renault Modus? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a loyal Renault driver for many years and recently decided to replace my current Modus 1.2 Dynamique with a new model, only to find that the...
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  Any idea what is causing my son's 1998 Renault Megane to cut out? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has had a 1998 Renault Megane from new, now 12 years old and 90,000 miles on clock. It keeps cutting out when driven. It starts again, but then...
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  How long should heated seats last? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The heated drivers seat on my 2017 Volvo V40 stopped working when it was just under 3 years old and it was repaired under warranty by my local Volvo dealer....
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  Should I replace by 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser or keep it? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible with 90k (bought about 3 years ago). They are claimed to be reliable am I better holding on to it and 'running...
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  I'm having problems claiming on my warranty - what can I do? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Ceed 1.4 petrol 2019 is at my nearest Kia dealer due to a fault where the car was juddering and sputtering over 30mph. The dealer diagnosed a faulty...
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  Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a...
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  How long after purchase should a new V5C log book arrive? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a small used car for my daughter as a first car six weeks ago but have not yet received the new V5C in her name. The 'one man band' dealer, who...
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  I'd like something that's fun to drive, good looking and reliable. Any suggestions? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport will be 3 years old in July, with about 20k miles on the clock. I usually change my car every 3 years when they go out...
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  Is £2000 to repair an air-con unit fair? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The air-conditioning was giving out hot air on the nearside so I took it into the local independent who I use to service...