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  Which car should I buy for motorway commuting? 5 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car for motorway commuting and I am spiralling down an endless rabbit hole of options! I drive around 500 miles a week - a mix of 80%...
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  My son's car has an oil leak that's being investigated. What is the likely cause? 27 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A year ago, my son’s 2015 Ford Focus ST EcoBoost had an engine failure when the oil sump developed a hole. He then had a reconditioned engine put in. At...
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  I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000 - what do you suggest? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000. I want petrol car and will consider hybrids/ EVs - although doubt I can afford a good...
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  What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain....
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  What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater...
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  Is my BMW with Comfort Access vulnerable to keyless theft? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  With all the recent publicity about the theft of modern keyless vehicles via the use of relays could you please qualify a question I find difficult to...
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  What dashcam should I buy? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Following a minor collision in which the other driver accepted full liability has made me realise that I was lucky, especially when there were no witnesses....
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  Can you recommend a garage to restore my 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi, owned from new and untouched. I'm now looking to have it renovated. Can you recommend any restorers either in the...
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  What type of van should I get driving farming equipment around? 18 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting a courier business for farming equipment. What is your advice regarding the size of van I should get? I'm unsure of which would be more viable...
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  What mid-size vehicle will fit a mobility scooter in the boot? 19 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need an automatic car as my wife is disabled and can only drive automatic. We also need a big enough boot to fit a mobility scooter, although we slide...
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  Is the dealer liable for not doing the recall on my Volvo V50? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Recently, I had an issue with my Volvo V50's fuse box/electrics smouldering causing smoke to enter the cab and the fire brigade being called. The car is...
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  Replacement for an Audi A8L? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm doing some part time driving for a disabled business woman. She currently uses an Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro. The lease on this car is up in March and Audi...
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  Should I suspect my Mercedes C-Class has an undisclosed history? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes C220 Estate was 11 months old, with 13,000 miles on the clock when purchased from a main dealer in 2012. From the outset I suspected the car...
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  Is it worth upgrading my 1999 BMW 528i? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In February 2000 I bought a 1999T BMW 528i Auto with 29,000 miles for £25,000. It has now done 141,000 miles and is still a pleasure to drive. The only...
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  Which MPV to replace our Renault Scenic? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has run a 2004 Renault Scenic 1.5dCi since new; as our main family car it has been absolutely brilliant with 65mpg on a run, utterly reliable,...
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  Which Motability car for our disabled daughter? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 16-year old daughter is a wheelchair user. She plans to take her driving test and start driving by the end of March 2013 (when the lease of our current...
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  Am I legally permitted to undertake on the motorway in heavy traffic? A policeman stopped me from doing so. 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last year you published a letter from someone about passing on the inside lane on a motorway. The writer said he had been summoned by the police and defended...
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  Why are the general public so apathetic about fuel prices and the Protection of Freedoms bill? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Instead of motorists rejoicing that a debate over road fuel prices was triggered by a petition signed by just over 100,000 people, we should be looking...
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  Why can't our Freelander 2 achieve the claimed fuel economy figure of 45mpg? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I believe there is a culture of deceit within Land Rover. We purchased a new Freelander 2 TD4 manual from a Land Rover dealer in November 2010. The transaction...
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  Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe...