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  What's the best first car for a £1000 budget? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just passed my driving test today! I'm on the hunt to by my first car, I don't have that much knowledge when it comes to cars. Is £1k decent budget...
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  We bought a faulty van from a private seller - can we claim back the cost of repairs? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a 2011 Citroen Berlingo from a private seller this year. Being rather naive, she took the answers to question about any problems, anything...
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  Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests...
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  Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high...
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  Has a gearbox fault damaged my car's clutch? 17 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car that is 17 months old. I've owned it since new and covered 8000 miles in that time. A month ago, the car developed a gearbox grinding/crunching....
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  Can you recommend a car with three full sized rear seats? 4 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car with three full sized rear seats to accommodate three, tall teenagers? My present car, a 17 plate Volvo V90, has a very high transmission...
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  What's the best used, small hatchback for low mileage use? 25 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are both recently retired and found that having just one car (the brilliant Volvo XC40 T3) is proving inconvenient, so we want a small used car for...
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  I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old...
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  When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only...
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  I bought a secondhand car two months ago - is the seller responsible for fixing its faults? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My dad purchased me a 2009 MINI about two months ago, in which time I've done 2000 miles. When the car went for it's MoT, it passed with a minor refusal...
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  What used car should I buy - Honda Jazz, Mazda 3, or Ford Fiesta? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice regarding buying a used automatic car. My options are a 2013 Honda Jazz 1.4 I-VTEC 20,000 miles, 2013 Mazda 3 1.6 Tamura...
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  Vauxhall Corsa diesel problems 4 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel that i'm a bit worried about. The car suffers from occasional stutter on acceleration in second and third gears....
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  Qashqai cam belt failure - should Nissan pay for the repairs? 6 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My sister’s 2006 Nissan Qashqai cam belt broke whilst on the motorway recently. The car has covered 62,000 miles and now needs a new engine. Nissan recommend...
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  Reliability data - Warranty Direct or JD Power? 19 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Following a recommendation in your column some years ago, I have used Warranty Direct's Reliability Index as a guide when choosing a car. I note the new...
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  Where can I have the ABS pump replaced on my 2004 Honda Jazz cheaply? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Honda Jazz automatic which has served me well. It has 127,000 miles on the clock and, apart from the occasional very costly service (courtesy...
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  Should I insist on an early oil change for my Volkswagen Golf GT? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT (petrol engine with supercharger and turbocharger) 11 months ago. Mileage to date is 5770. I have just been phoned by...
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  I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine...
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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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  Insure rescue 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Coincidently my mother-in-law (aged 80) and I are both insured with Saga/Acromas (fully comprehensive) and recently had our cars damaged in separate incidents...
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  Flywheels of mass destruction 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am having trouble with my Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDti Sri, which is registered 06 plate. I bought the car in January 2007. In January this year I had to...