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  Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably...
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  Should we replace our 2002 Jazz with the latest model? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE since 2002 and, apart from two fairly minor problems (an EGR valve problem, which you identified, and a rear wheel bearing...
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  Sock-car raising 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I will definitely invest in some Autosocks and I have also noted your concerns about carrying bikes on a towbar. However, over the years I have already...
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  Accidental tourist 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a letter from the MIB. Never heard of them, and neither has anyone I ask and I am suspicious. The letter tells me 1. I was involved in a traffic...
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  French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,...
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  Soli-hell 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Here, in Solihull, the local Council members are great fans of speed humps. My observation of local roads, so afflicted, is that drivers no longer slow...
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  How do I get an 'anti-pollution' sticker for driving in Paris? 15 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  It was recently reported that you need 'anti-pollution' stickers, which cost £3.70, when driving in Paris or risk a fine of €135. Do I need them for going...
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  Mk3 Mondeo buying advice needed 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel circa 02-06. Which model would you recommend? And what mileage? (I was thinking 70-90,000) I want to pay £2500....
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  What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo...
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  How do we go about driving a classic car through France's clean air zones? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was under the impression that the French authorities had banned classic cars - even if they were over forty years old - from entering major French cities....
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  Can you recommend a car for a £11,000 budget? 17 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am desperately trying to make a decision on a car to buy. I have a £10,000/£11,000 budget and have narrowed my choice down to the Honda Jazz, Mazda 2,...
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  I'm looking for a small SUV that will last the next 10 years. Any advice? 28 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a max of £11,000 to spend on a buying a family car. I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira but want to trade up to something newer and nicer. I like...
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  What sort of breakdown cover can I get for driving a classic car in Europe? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to take my 1996 Mercedes E220 W124 Estate on a tour of the continent this summer. What form of breakdown/recovery insurance cover should I take...
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  What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so...
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  My car was hit and I wasn't at fault - so why has my premium increased? 16 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car was hit in France whilst parked in October 2016. The owner of the other car admitted full responsibility and signed a statement. The repair to...
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  Should I buy the current KIA Sorento or wait for the new model? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 KIA Sorento XS with 47,000 on the clock. I am looking to change, but have found that KIA cannot provide me with a new KX2 demonstrator to...
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  Is it ok to drive my Mercedes-Benz SLK280 on a repaired tyre? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On a recent trip to France in my 17,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, I had the misfortune to get a puncture in the rear nearside tyre. The tyres are...
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  What do you think of the Volvo C30? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Skoda Roomster diesel bought new. Now it has 78,000 miles on the clock and I think time to change. For a couple of years I anticipated relatively...
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  Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light...
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  Favoured Five 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I felt you may be able to point us in the right direction regarding the search for a replacement of our present car. I took it over from my father 16 years...