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  Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will...
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  Which car do you recommend as a first car? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is 17 and learning to drive. Firstly, is it best to put her on our car insurance or buy her own car and start insurance by herself? She is...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic car with a raised seating position? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small automatic, and because of my age, thinking of buying one online as elderly ladies and second hand car salesmen don't really mix....
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  Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured...
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  I need a large family car for low mileage use. Would a plug-in hybrid suit? 22 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a secondhand family car. I will do short commutes to work (7miles), schools trips and occasional long journeys. It will need to be a...
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  My plug-in hybrid has only done 2500 miles in the last year. Does is really need a major service? 19 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, owned since almost new and has done 38,000 miles. Each year I have had it serviced at a local dealer. This year,...
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  Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most...
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  My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019...
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  Should I swap my Vauxhall Corsa for a Kia Rio? 14 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Although it's a really slow car, I've liked it as it's roomy inside and feels solid and safe. It's just passed...
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  I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old...
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  Dealers don't seem bothered about selling us a car. Should we wait? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to change our car, and fancy either a Jaguar XF Sportbrake or Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The experience with the Mercedes dealership has been...
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  Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the...
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  Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he...
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  Is it legal to lend someone my car and insure them as a named driver on my policy? 27 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My father has recently returned to live in the UK after eight years living and driving in Spain. He will need a car for UK use when movement restrictions...
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  Am I allowed to deliver a car on trade plates to a customer during the Coronavirus lockdown? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is it okay to deliver a customer's classic car, which they bought from me, during the coronavirus lockdown? I'm a trader and will deliver the car on trade...
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  Can you recommend a good diesel car for motorway journeys? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering changing our 2009 Ford Focus 1.8, which is still running well with 70,000 miles on the clock. It’s used as the second family car mainly...
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  Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000...
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  My approved used car was not serviced as per the schedule - what are my rights? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A week ago I bought an approved used 2016 F-Pace from a Jaguar dealer with just under 40,000 miles on the clock. I have only just noticed that the first...
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  I have £12k to replace my aging E-Class Estate - what reliable, diesel Estate do you suggest? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2011 Mercedes E250 CDI Estate, which has nearly done 100,000 miles. I do around 24,000 miles a year, mainly commuting on B roads to...
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  What product will get rid of mould on a convertible hood? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The fabric on the roof of my MX-5 has gone a little mouldy. Can you recommend a good product to clean it with?