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  Whats a comfortable family car for someone with chronic pain? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A member of my family suffers from chronic pain and we need a very comfortable car with very soft springing. We currently have a C5 with Hydractive 3 suspension,...
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  Does black box insurance penalise you for driving at night? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a black box and have a score of 55 for night driving, the driving I have done between the hours of 2200 hrs and 0500 hrs (which are the time they...
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  Is a Mercedes-Benz SL a sensible buy as a classic? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in love with classic Mercedes-Benz SLs, especially R107 models built between 1970 and 1989. Finding a Mercedes-Benz R107 at a good price and in good...
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  What hybrid do you suggest for a 15 mile daily commute? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our journeys are mostly commutes of around 15 miles per day with occasional long trips. Can you suggest an SUV that is either hybrid or electric up to...
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  Our car won't start and no one seems to know why? 5 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford Galaxy and it has just stopped starting. It is currently sitting at our local Ford garage who have run two diagnostic tests - one mechanical...
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  What are my rights when buying from a used car dealer? 15 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Jaguar from the forecourt of what I thought was a normal second hand car dealer after trading in my own Suzuki as part exchange. I found...
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  Can I apply to get back categories on my driving licence that I lost? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When renewing my driving licence at 70, I didn't apply to retain the right to continue to drive vehicles up to 7000kg. However, having enjoyed a motorhome...
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  Is the Lexus IS 300 a future classic? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly father-in-law owns a 2003 Lexus IS300 Auto Limited Edition. He purchased it from the first owner who had done 17k miles in 2003. He has now...
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  What security devices can be used on classic cars? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a security device that is also a visible deterrent to keep my classic safe whilst in public. It's a Jaguar Mk2 with a bus man's steering...
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  Should we claim for an accident on a car that's only worth a few hundred pounds? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter aged 25 was involved in a motorway accident. She was in the nearside lane when an HGV from Poland pulled over and scraped the side of her car...
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  What do I need to do to make sure my classic car is tax exempt? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 is eligible for tax exemption from April 2019. How do I obtain a Build Date Certificate to prove to the DVLA when it was...
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  I hit a tree in the snow - will my car now be registered as a repaired vehicle? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a front end collision with a tree in the snow. No other parties were involved and no personal injuries were sustained. I damaged front offside...
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  My used car needs the brake pads changed after 13,000 miles - should the dealer have replaced them before it was sold? 20 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class not too long ago. I've since discovered the brake discs and pads were subject to concern on a previous MoT. With...
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  Are there any battery-powered dash cams? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery?
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  I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as...
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  I recently bought an approved used BMW that's very faulty - what are my rights? 2 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  On 1 October 2017, I purchased a BMW 5 Series (approved used from a BMW dealership. Since then the car has been in for repairs three times. It shut down...
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  A lorry showered my car in gravel, smashing my windscreen and chipping the paint - should I tell my insurer? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A tipper lorry drove by me and showered my car with stones and gravel at speed. He drove off quickly so I had no time to get the reg number. My windscreen...
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  My son and his Australian wife are visiting for a month - how do we get them insured on my car? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son, with British passport, and his wife, with Australian passport and driving licence, are visiting the UK in December. The plan was for them to use...
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  What car would you recommend for high mileage, mainly motorway driving, on a £9000 budget? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they...
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  Is it worth me having a full service at a Toyota garage? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Toyota RAV4 (1999 model) with an automatic gearbox and 2.0-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has covered 105,000 miles and cost...