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  Are car covers a good idea? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve recently bought a nearly new Mercedes GLC 300e in red. The car will be kept on our driveway and in order to look after the paintwork I am considering...
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  Are full width rear lights legal? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there legislation which governs the positioning of tail lights (markers) on UK cars? I am seeing more and more new vehicles with a mass of tail lights...
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  Is there a dashcam I can switch between cars? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have three vehicles but obviously cannot drive them all at once. Is it possible to buy a dashcam that I can transfer between them?
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  My car insurance company is asking if I drive at peak times, will the pay out if I say no? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Another crafty move by car insurance companies. Asking the question 'do you drive at peak times?' When you are retired you try and avoid peak times so...
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  I bought a car with a private plate and the previous owner gave me the retention certificate. Do I need to apply for one in my name? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I bought a car with a private plate after the previous owner died. Her husband gave me the retention certificate in his late wife's name,...
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  If my windscreen repair fails an MoT can I claim for a new windscreen? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a chip in my windscreen repaired via my insurance company and am paying £25 excess. Their approved repairer has said that there may still be...
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  Can I upgrade the headlamps in my Range Rover Evoque? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Range Rover Evoque Pure. The headlights are Halogen HB3 60w. Can you suggest or recommend a replacement bulb which should give me more light...
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  Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s)...
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  Can I buy a hybrid even if I don't use it during the winter? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used...
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  Should I carry my driving licence at all times? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I was stopped by the police yesterday, who took exception to the fact that I didn't have my driving licence on me. I'd always understood that you could...
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  If I buy a new PHEV at more than £40k what will the VED be? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax?
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  Are disabled drivers exempt from road tax? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is the registered keeper of our car, she has received adult disability benefit from September last year. How does she claim for exemption from...
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  Can the RAC charge my daughter for a burst tyre? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, premium used car? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2009 Audi Q5 3-litre, a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI or a 2013 BMW 330d xDrive, which is more reliable and a better overall car to drive?...
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  Is swapping from petrol to diesel a good move? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am on the cusp of trading in a 2016 TSI VolkswagenTiguan (Mk2) for a 2018 TDI Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3). Putting the cash differential to one side (the...
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  What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97...
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  Should I order a new car now or wait for stock? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to purchase the BMW i4 M50. I understand that delivery could be in June 2022 if I order one now but am concerned that this could take longer...
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  How can I find a car's build date? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to see a new Audi A6 which at the moment is being stored at the garage with its wrappers on. The salesperson says it has only been in storage...
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  Will my car insurance policy cover me to driver my son's sports car? 14 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son is moving back to London from Scotland. During the move my son is borrowing our huge estate car to transport his stuff, leaving us with his snazzy...
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  There's potentially water in my car's fuel tank. What should I do? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I left the fuel cap off my petrol Kia. I didn't find this out for 3 weeks whilst on holiday. Rain probably got into the fuel tank. What should I do?