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  What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look...
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  Is my Mercedes Vito with windows classified as a van or a car? 13 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Mercedes Vito with windows in the sliding doors behind the driving seat and a row of seats. For speed limits, is it classed as a van...
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  Do I have to use a detachable towbar on my Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line? 30 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line and want to put a towbar on it. All the websites of fitters say that after the electrics are put...
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  How long will my car last? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb Estate DSG TDI 150. It’s been a great car and runs well and does everything I want but it has done 106,000 miles and is six years...
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  Lack of steering wheel adjustment on Citroen C5 X? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I test drove the new Citroen C5 X the other week and it was everything I'd hoped it would be. However, I am perplexed on why a car with its prestige aspirations...
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  Should I buy a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper? 22 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It...
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  Why is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid zero road tax? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How is it that the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid variant can be zero tax rated when after 25 miles it has to run on its petrol engine when my BMW i3 can...
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  Can I get a spare wheel for my Lexus UX? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Lexus UX and it has a puncture repair kit but I've noticed that in other markets they offer a spare wheel and I think there may be room...
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  Should we buy a Lexus RX 450h or a Range Rover Velar? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at a 2018 Lexus RX 450H, which has done 25,000-30,0000 miles or a Range Rover Velar. Both cost approximately £40,000. We have a July...
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  Should I buy an older car for cheaper VED? 15 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used Peugeot 2008 petrol auto 1.2 engine. My online research has shown that prior to 2017 the VED payable is £20 but after that date...
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  Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?
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  Can you recommend a car for a growing family in London? 1 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're trying to decide on potential used cars, budget is up to £7000 (cash), for 2 adults and, at present one infant (may well be 2 within 12 months!)...
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  What's the best dash camera? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the best dashcam for £150-£200?
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  How much can I reasonably negotiate off forecourt prices? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  There appears to be larger differences between forecourt prices and part-exchange values than ever before. Volvos differ between £5k and £10k. How much...
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  I'm stuck in Spain during lockdown but my MoT is due soon. What do I do? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the...
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  I want an electric car to replace two diesel cars. What do you suggest? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2011 Ford Galaxy auto, mostly for transporting grandkids to school and long motorway journeys. I have a 2007 Fiat Panda for local runs around...
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  What large, petrol models would you suggest for a young family with children? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is interested in buying a 2012 Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 2.0 TDI DSG with 69,000 miles for under £5000. What other large, petrol,...
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  My car's DPF is blocked. Can it be cleaned or does it need replacing? 6 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a diesel 2013 Volvo V40 for nearly two years and it has now covered 28,000 miles (short journeys since I have owned it). Recently the message...
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  I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently...
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  What should I do before I garage my car for a few weeks? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son wishes to store Land Rover Freelander for several weeks in a barn. The local garage has told him to disconnect his fully charged battery but I have...