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  Petrol or Diesel Golf? 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen...
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  Adding a European to my insurance 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been insured with IAM Surety for the last few years, but I would like to add my girlfirend to my insurance policy, which is up for renewal, to be...
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  Coolant light on for no reason 17 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A warning light for the coolant temperature on my SEAT Leon mark 1 1.4 petrol often comes on when starting the engine. It will then stay on throughout...
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  Should I buy a Zafira? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an 08 or 09 Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira. Are there any problems of note with the Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira auto boxes? Which is better -...
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  Insurance for young drivers 9 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have 3 daughters who are learning to drive at the same time (heaven help me!) We are about to buy a small economical car Group 1 or 2 insurance with...
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  Insurance in California 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer...
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  Should I allow the turbo in my SEAT Leon to cool before switching off the engine? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I let my turbocharged SEAT Leon 1.2TSi's engine idle for a minute or so to allow it to cool so the oil doesn't carbonise due to the heat?
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  Why don't car drivers dip their headlights for cyclists and even pedestrians? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Twice recently you have published letters complaining about drivers being dazzled by cyclists. Whilst not disagreeing with the opinions, nor excusing the...
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  Accident claim - what should I do? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A car cut in front of me causing an accident. The driver admitted to me and my wife that her driving was "rubbish". My insurance company has passed me...
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  No fault accident and insurance has gone up - what can I do? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a no fault accident in January. When I came to renew my car insurance recently I found that my premium was £90 more expensive. I challenged...
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  Fined for SORN-ing an uninsured vehicle - is this correct? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I taxed my 4x4 last January for five months, then put it off the road and swapped insurance on to a Focus. In June received tax renewal as it had been...
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  Which car for carrying children? 17 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need new family car with space for a stage two baby seat, easy access for toddler and a big boot for buggy, shopping and European holidays. Can't decide...
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  Very pleased with LV Insurance. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 69 years old and drive a RAV4, insured with LV. My renewal quote was 7.5 per cent lower than last year's premium. Prior to renewal I rang LV to inform...
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  Which used diesel estate? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D...
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  Buying a family car to suit parents and learner drivers 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good...
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  Which reliable, economical small car has a large boot? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are pensioners who currently drive a Clio Campus (last of the previous marque) that has been reliable, economical, comfortable and has a decent sized...
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  When will the Volkswagen Up be available in the UK? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son will soon be 17 and we are thinking about the best and most economic way of securing a car. I had heard of a Volkswagen Up scheme at £99 per month...
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  New car advice 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I work as a building control surveyor, and currenly drive a SEAT Leon. I am thinking of changing car. I need a car that can cope with a continuous start...
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  VWG 1.4 TSI DSG 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me which models across the group got the higher powered engine/gearbox combination? I want to change a 105PS TDI Golf Plus and want more room...
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  What is involved in buying a European car and importing it to the UK? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If one was interested in acquiring a model only available in Europe, for example an Opel that ran on LPG, where would one begin and what difficulties would...