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  Which people carrier for a childminding business? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, who runs a childminding business, is looking for an economical seven or eight-seat people carrier, up to three years old and used mainly for...
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  Can this Mercedes-Benz B180 gearbox fault be fixed cheaply? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has owned a 2006 Mercedes-Benz B180 diesel automatic from new, now showing 80,000 miles. A fault has developed where the car will not change gear...
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  How do I recode my Ford Focus' ignition key? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6i. I lost the original coded key, and have another ignition with one code key and another normal key, but the car doesn't start....
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  What do you recommend to replace a Volkswagen Golf? 17 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My in-laws, who are in their 70s and live in rural Scotland, recently had a car crash in which their 2014 Volkswagen Golf was written off. They are now...
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  What advice do you have on buying a Toyota Alphard? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and her husband are thinking of buying a Toyota Alphard as an alternative to a Mazda Bongo. What are the service intervals? Does it have a...
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  I bought a used car that didn't come with the promised warranty - what can I do? 1 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Nissan Pathfinder with a tow bar and 12 months warranty from a ltd company in Dec 2017. The guy handed me the documents and a leaflet about...
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  I think that older cars can be much better value than newer cars. 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Concerning recent correspondence about Jaguar XFs, diesels are more economical but by a very small margin when you consider the cost of fuel and diesel...
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  We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale...
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  Fuel contamination - how did it happen? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am totally mystified as to how my diesel Ford Mondeo got contaminated with petrol. Last week I filled up with diesel at my local supermarket and drove...
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  Bought a car which broke down days later. Sale of goods act clarification 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On the 21st of Sept 2013 I bought a Ford C-Max from a second hand dealer, explaining, that I drive about 30k a year for work and need a reliable car. I...
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  What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously,...
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  Are there GDPR implications with dashcam recordings? 21 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My parked and unoccupied Tesla 3 was recently damaged by a hit and run driver. I was able to retrieve footage of the accident from the cars numerous cameras...
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  I'd like an electric cars but can't charge at home, how can I get around this issue? 6 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting increasingly worried by the thought of a electric car. I don't have a driveway that can have a charging point as it is to far from the house...
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  The roof in my Dacia Logan MCV has come loose, how do I fix it? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We bought this car from new, and have basically been very pleased with it, as it's reliable and cheap to run, but over the last few months, the 'loose'...
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  What is the best procedure if you are involved in an RTA and the police cannot attend? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I was involved in an accident with a driver who smelt of alcohol and refused to exchange details. I contacted the olice who said they had nobody who could...
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  What's a good replacement for a Lexus CT200h? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a replacement for a 12 year old Lexus CT200 which had all the bells and whistles in its day. We also have a Honda CR-V so don't need...
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  What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000? 13 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen...
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  2018 BMW 220d Gran Tourer drivetrain problems - what are my rights? 29 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2018 BMW 220d Gran Tourer 15 months ago with a 12-month warranty. During month 11 a problem arose with engine management light appearing...
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  Which is the best car for carrying a dog for a £25,000 budget? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My partner currently drives a MINI convertible, which she loves. She will be retiring in the next six months and we are planning to have a medium sized...
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  Will the cost of charging an EV remain less than an ICE car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  With the price of petrol and diesel lowering slightly and the price of electricity likely to double if not more, will the cost of fuelling an electric...