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  The Rentalist 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I negotiated on my daughters behalf the purchase of a Toyota Verso on the basis that the salesman said the car had been owned by Toyota and was an ex staff...
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  Disky business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once...
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  Grim repair 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am just renewing my AA roadside Roadside/Recovery Cover and I was wondering whether the AA Breakdown Repair cover for parts and labour is worth taking...
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  Naught to sixty 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'd be grateful if you would recommend a model of sport car in the region £55,000-£60,000. I wonder what your views are regarding the Merc SL500/350, Porsche...
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  Micra economics 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Nissan Micras since 1997, trouble-free until I bought my present car in April 2007 (12k miles to date). Since then I have been rescued by...
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  Chips with every bling? 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read your recommendation of the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up in last Saturday's Motoring, as I have been considering buying one. It seems that...
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  Chokers to the right 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 07 Zafira CDTi is actually a very fine car - except for one big problem, which is damaging to the urban-travel families the car is aimed at. I live...
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  Changing his clock 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2001/51 BMW 525dSE Auto with 74k miles and a full BMWSH. It has run like a clock for the six and a half years I have owned...
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  Bleat Pots’ll wait 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Several months ago, both my personal cars suffered damage on local roads due to potholes and obstructions (granite boulder / set) in the road. I have since...
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  Club class 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm seeking a nearly new folding hard top convertible and have narrowed the selection down to three, these being the only ones that my golf clubs will...
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  Peddle to the Met 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our Mercedes Vito minibus will probably not pass the MOT in a few months' time so we are looking for a good second-hand minibus to replace it. Another...
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  Shouldn’t happen 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my company car and am writing to see if you have any recommendations. I currently have a 2002/52 Subaru Forester that has approx. 160,000...
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  MoT fail - can I park my car on the road? 6 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car has failed its MoT, can I still keep it on the road outside my house without driving it?
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  Does having a first MoT performed early fix that as the date for the next MoT? 11 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does having a first MoT performed early fix that as the date? Or is it okay if done within a month of the due date?
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  What petrol automatics would you recommend to replace my Volkswagen Passat? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Passat DSG with a similar sized petrol automatic. I have a budget of up to £25,000. Contenders at present include...
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  Is it normal for Continental tyres to wear down so quickly? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a large Volkswagen 4x4 to tow a horse box. She had Continental tyres fitted and they have only lasted 4600 miles. Is this unusual?
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  Best SUV for under £20k? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a £15-20K cash budget. Looking at small SUV for family use (baby on the way) and for getting to and from fishing and camping trips with lots of...
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  Ford Focus fault codes - what do they mean? 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Ford Focus diesel is displaying fault messages when starting, with "engine system fault" then "speed inhibitor enabled". The car performs normally...
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  Why does my Focus suffer from poor handling? 31 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My recently purchased Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI on 235/40/ZR 18-inch Michelin pilot Sport 3 tyres has a tendency to tramline made worse by the increased thickness...
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  First car recommendation? 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently searching for my first car. I love the shape of the MINI compared to the Polo, but as I've found out the Polo comes in a 1.2 engine. I have...