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  My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified...
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  Which MPV should I buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford...
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  What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels),...
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  I need to replace my diesel car. Which petrol SUVs are most reliable? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2012 Peugeot 3008 diesel needs to be replaced as we live in London. I want Japanese reliability and my wife wants an SUV for the school run, Ikea trips...
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  Is the old Audi A5 problematic? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a 2011 Audi A5 convertible. It's diesel with 67,000 miles. Is there anything that I should be aware of, or that should put me off buying...
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  Can you recommend a classic friendly Jaguar specialist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Jaguar S-Type. It has covered 34,000 miles and has a few problems, with faulty central locking and the rear windows stuck open. I don't think...
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  Need an SUV for short runs - what should we get? 26 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is selling her Hyundai ix35 and is looking to buy a new, similar-sized petrol automatic SUV with four-wheel drive. Which ones would you suggest?...
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  Which petrol SUV is best? 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a new SUV. It must have a petrol engine. Most of our mileage is long distance and on motorways, around 10-15k miles per year, so we believe...
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  Suzuki Vitara BoosterJet or Skoda Yeti? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been considering an automatic 4WD Yeti and would appreciate info on the type of auto transmission available with the new Vitara BoosterJet...
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  Honda HR-V replacement? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a...
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  Ten year old Honda Civic - repair or scrap? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2003 Honda Civic Type S for 10 years and it has only done 25,000 miles. However the steering is stiff in the centre position making small...
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  Powershift problems with Ford S-Max 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel with Powershift auto. It has only done 22,000 miles, but is more than three years old so out of warranty. The transmission...
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  Need a car for rural commute - which should I get? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering moving to an area in the central belt in Scotland (between Edinburgh and Glasgow) that won’t have easy access to motorways. Therefore,...
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  Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These...
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  Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new...
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  A4 Avant wandering on its big wheels 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2008 Audi A4 Avant S-line just over a year ago but have always found that on roads with uneven surfaces (not rough surfaces) it has a tendency...
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  Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic...
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  A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the...
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  Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra...
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  Does the Volkswagen Passat suffer from corroded brake discs? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 2.0 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I have just taken for its second service with 24,000 miles on the clock. When I picked up my car, I was informed...