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  SORN question for laid up vehicle since 1998 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Triumph Herald which has been laid up by my garage since the end of 1997. Prior to that it was used on the road and was taxed. The car has...
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  Why is VOSA initiating these changes to the MoT inspection, such as visual inspections only for suspension springs? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just read a letter sent to Car Mechanics magazine (Oct. page 41). It was sent by an MOT tester who went on a refresher course run by VOSA. One of the...
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  Should I expect better fuel economy from my Mercedes-Benz C200 CDi Estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last September I replaced my C220CDi Mercedes-Benz Estate (85,000 miles) with a Blue Efficiency C200 CDi Mercedes Estate – both diesel automatics. Over...
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  Trading a Land Rover Freelander for a used small family car 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 XS, full black leather, bought new by me in June 2008, 27,000 miles in grey, aprox £18K trade in. I want to save...
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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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  Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot...
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  How can we get our twin 17-year-old boys learning to drive as cheaply as possible? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have twin boys who will be 17 in September. Obviously they would like to learn to drive. However, insurance is likely to be a big issue. Would it be...
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  Loather Doom 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 320D, just coming up to 4 years old and due for a new set of tyres. I loathe and detest the runflat tyres my car came on. In all the cars I...
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  Nothing new? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in dispute with Nissan in Basingstoke because they sold my wife a Micra on the basis of no model changes inside a year from the date of purchase,...
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  Does my 2005 Volkswagen Polo really need a cam belt change at 40,000 miles? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased our current Volkswagen Polo from a main dealer four years ago and at the same time bought an annual service cover for £14/month for three...
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  Moteworthy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is...
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  A Bip on the horizon? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I can only walk 50 metres or so and have a Brigaid Hoist fitted in my car and a powered wheel chair. I went to a Mobility Centre to get advice on cars,...
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  Yellow fervour 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 3-Series developed a fault and displayed a YELLOW warning light. The handbook advised me I could continue my journey, but at moderate speed, exercising...
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  Where should I sell a Mercedes 190E? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has a 1992 one-owner Mercedes 190 1.8 automatic with very low mileage (under 50K). It has hardly been used for the last 11 years and was last...
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  Why are modern cars, like my wife's Volkswagen Touran, so complicated? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Surely there is something fundamentally stupid about the way we are building cars today? I drive a ten-year-old Toyota Yaris, a wonderful little car. My...
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  Setting sale 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently enquired about a BMW 635csi Highline for sale in Liverpool. I have been in contact with the seller about the car and have asked him any problems...
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  Admirable Admiral - car insurance 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Car insurance companies that deserve praise must be in the minority, so here goes. I was hit by a driver insured by Admiral last Thursday. On Friday, I...
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  Is my car likely to be a write off? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 6 year old 1.4 TSI Golf Estate was damaged by a coach while parked. It has just gone away to be assessed. The damage seems superficial, but it involves...
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  Should I repair my current car or buy something newer? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW. I bought it for towing and it proved to be an excellent tow car. I no longer tow but although old, I still love it. I know...
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  Is it worth contesting a SORN fine? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car was SORN'd in September 2015. It became eligible for Historic Vehicle Status in April 2016. I assumed DVSA would automatically update details and...