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  Can you recommend a car that fits my long list of requirements? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used car, SUV or Estate. I'd like it to have the following: torque converter auto gearbox, spare wheel or spacesaver, decent performance...
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  My new car has rust marks on it. Should the dealer fix this issue? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a new Volkswagen Golf. I polished the car as it felt slightly gritty on parts of the roof. When working on the roof, I saw some rust marks...
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  When should I realistically get a timing belt replaced? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my five-year-old Skoda Fabia serviced at the Skoda dealer. It has a full service history and has always been serviced at the dealership....
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  Is the 40 years tax exemption from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  After 40 years vehicles are exempt from road fund tax? Is the 40 years from the date of manufacture or the date of registration?
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  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? I am 75 and need an automatic estate for my next car.
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  Do Michelin Cross Climate tyres give a more comfortable ride? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Do the Goodyear Vector tyres have as flexible sidewalls as Michelin Cross Climate? The ride in our Meriva is very hard and although I fitted the Michelin...
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  Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive? 10 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive?
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  Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal...
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  When fitting new tyres should they go on the front or back wheels? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My brother-in-law has a Skoda Rapid and needing two new tyres asked which end should have the new ones. I said new ones on the rear but his Skoda dealer...
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  How do I remove road tar from paintwork? 16 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  After washing my car I noticed a few black dots on the offside rear wheel arch. I think that it’s road tar as the main road near where I live was resurfaced...
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  I can't unlock the boot on my BMW 318ti - can you help? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 BMW 318ti with a manufacturer fitted alarm system. The lock system works with the remote along with the doors but I am suddenly locked out...
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  Is an MG TF an affordable classic to own? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a cheap second-hand car with a little bit of heritage that's still fun to drive. I'm thinking MG TF. That was until I saw how difficult...
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  I'm selling my car which has private plates and is due an MoT - will I need a new MoT if I change the plates? 8 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car has private plates on and is due an MoT within the next two weeks, I'm thinking of selling soon and I'll be retaining the private plates so what...
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  Can I tax my car as both historical and as a disabled driver? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am registered as a disabled driver and have a blue badge. My car is taxed as disabled, which I get free. The taxation class of disabled allows me to...
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  How much should I ask for my 1998 BMW M3? 22 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been the sole lady owner of an Estoril Blue BMW M3 SMG Evo since I purchased it new in 1998. The car is in great condition and recently has had...
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  The battery on my new car keeps going flat - what could be the problem? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with 8000 miles on the clock. The car was running fine until the end of October, but I parked it in a garage overnight...
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  Can I change the V5C of my 40 year old car to historic status now or do I have to wait until April next year? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier was registered in September 1978 so is now 40 years old and the tax expires 31 December. Can I change the V5C to Historic now...
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  Are self-sealing tyres any good? 6 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Skoda Kodiaq that has Pirelli Scorpion Verde Seal Inside tyres fitted. Skoda also kindly supplied a bottle of sealant and a small...
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  I reversed into a car causing minor damage - should I pay for the repair myself or go through my insurance company? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bumped into a car reversing out of a parking space. The owner has been quoted £485 (including VAT) for repairs. My car has a few scratches on the corner...
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  My new company car needs to be large enough for a family and low on BIK - any suggestions? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a high mileage driver looking at buying a new or nearly new company car. It needs to be large enough for a big family that needs a lot of boot space,...