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  Can I return a car I don't like within 14 days of buying? 18 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I very recently purchased a 1-year-old BMW M135I from a BMW main dealer. Although I really like the car, I find the driving seat very hard which results...
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  Would a plug-in hybrid work for me? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Prius, which is approaching 3 years old and 53,000 miles. In normal circumstances, which I hope we can return to soon, I drive approximately...
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  I can't trickle charge my car. Can I piggy-back power from a fully charged, matching battery? 3 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm not always wanting to drive my 2003 Volkswagen Golf 30-odd miles once every two weeks during this time of year to keep my battery charged due to low...
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  We bought a vehicle that isn't fit for purpose. How do we get our money back? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter just bought a horsebox that was converted for her. She took delivery on Friday. She took it for a drive yesterday after she taxed it, but oil...
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  I replaced the battery in my car but it still says it's low. What's wrong? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have replaced the battery in my 2011 Vauxhall Astra (not a stop/start), but the battery saver active warning keeps appearing and shutting the car down...
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  Am I allowed to deliver a car on trade plates to a customer during the Coronavirus lockdown? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is it okay to deliver a customer's classic car, which they bought from me, during the coronavirus lockdown? I'm a trader and will deliver the car on trade...
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  Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year....
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  Do I have to have insurance even if my car is locked away and not being used for months at a time? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at...
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  My car won't start - can you help me? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car has problems starting. A mechanic replaced the straight front exhaust pipe and after a couple of weeks the car doesn't start. The mechanic tells...
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  My daughter's parked car was hit by a taxi driver- if we claim from his insurer, will her premiums increase? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters Volkswagen Up was parked outside our house when a taxi hit the rear bumper on Christmas Eve. He tried to drive off but the occupants stopped...
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  I'm driving through Croatia next April - will it affect my insurance if I don't use winter tyres? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to drive through Europe to Montenegro in mid April next year. I have winter tyres for my car and intended to remove them before my trip. I am not...
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  My son's No Claims runs out soon - should we insure an old banger in his name to maintain his NCB? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We run two cars: an Audi A5, UK insured for summer and a Nissan X-Trail, insured in France for winter. We share them both with our son, who lives in London...
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  Mixing part worn and new tyres ruined my car - is the tyre fitter liable for not warning me? 27 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Nissan X-Trail recently had the front wheel misalignment corrected and two new Avon ZX7 front tyres fitted at my local branch of a national tyre...
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  Is the autobox on the new Renaukt Kadjar typical of all automatics? 4 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a new Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel automatic. During a test drive, I accelerated hard and the revs were quite high in relation to the speed....
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  Should we change our car's timing belt because of an oil leak? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 was bought second hand just over 2 weeks ago. We noticed a small amount of oil leaking from the engine, and took it to a...
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  Will brakes sticking overnight cause long term damage? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 64-reg Hyundai i10 purchased a couple of months ago. It is parked on my drive. Overnight the rear disc brakes stick when the handbrake is on and...
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  What economical but stylish small car should I buy? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have switched jobs which now invoIves travelling 34 miles a day (a pretty straightforward run) so would like to trade-in my Mazda 3 for a more economical...
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  Why is my automatic transmission sluggish in the winter months? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1998 W208 series Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK that's had oil changes every 9000 miles and has been utterly reliable since new. The 3200cc M112 series...
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  Buying a used Peugeot 308 SW - petrol or diesel? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a second hand Peugeot 308 SW (2014/2015 model). I drive 500 miles a week to work and back on A roads. Whilst diesels do better mpg,...
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  Buying a new car - private, company car or lease hire? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm soon to be driving 500 miles a week and I need an estate. I like the Dacia Logan MCV as it's cheap and practical but I suffer from badge envy. So am...