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  My partner has a phobia of modern technology - can you recommend a suitable replacement for their ageing Audi? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load...
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  I bought a car that's unfit to drive - what can I do? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said...
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  Best small car with upright seats? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having been a loyal Nissan customer for 14 years, I recently bought a new Micra, but driving it gave me a really bad neck and back after just a couple...
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  What estate or MPV should I buy to replace my Mondeo Edge? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to change my 2006 Mondeo Edge for an estate car or good alternative. As it will be my last vehicle I am looking for something with a high ride,...
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  Taking sides 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am 69 years old, and despite driving tens of thousands of miles in this country, have never driven on the Continent. My wife and I would like to go to...
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  Is this a wind up? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law purchased a Hyundai i10 under the Scappage Scheme 12 months ago and is highly delighted with the car. During the recent hot spell she...
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  Can you recommend a fun and comfortable Volkswagen? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’m a Volkswagen Golf fan - I have been for years - but now I need to change my car so that I can transport my elderly parents around. A Golf is too small...
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  I'm an international student in Manchester - what will bring my insurance premium down? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a 25 years old, international full-time student in Manchester. I've been in the UK since 2013 and got my driving license in 2011. I was recently offered...
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  I let a friend drive my car and he got a ticket - can the police now take me to court if he had no insurance? 10 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I permitted my friend from Belgium to drive my car. I received a speeding ticket and gave his name and address to the police. They asked for proof of insurance...
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  Can my wife drive my car even if I remove her as a named driver? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my insurance policy by taking my wife off the policy as a named driver as it will be cheaper. If I let her drive the car with...
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  What one car should me and my wife replace our cars with? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having had a car each my wife and I now only need one car. Things to consider are, we like to buy new, we only drive about 8000 miles a year, we want a...
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  Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car...
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  I got a fine for driving in a bus lane at 1am - is that fair? 23 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a PCN for driving in a bus lane in an area that isn't familiar to me. I had been to a wedding reception and it was 12.50am, so assumed that there...
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  Can my spouse legally drive my car while I serve a six month driving ban? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I understand my car insurance may be void whilst serving a six month ban. If I add my spouse to the policy, could she still drive the car?
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  Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and...
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  Which used crossover is best? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand crossover. The two that come to mind is the Skoda Yeti and the Nissan Qashqai. I don't do many miles, so want a petrol....
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  Can I dispute a fixed penalty notice issued for using a mobile phone whilst driving? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was issued a Fixed Penalty Notice by a police officer which details code 302, with the handwritten explanation of "using a handheld mobile phone whilst...
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  Importing a car to the UK - can I still drive while the application is being processed? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have applied to re-import my car to the UK. The application has been received by HMRC but the auto-reply states that they have 35 days to reply. Can...
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  Should I swap my Euro5 diesel for a hybrid? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel (Euro5). For work, I drive 65-miles-a-day. What with the rising price of diesel, I'm thinking of getting a hybrid....
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  What's the best petrol 4WD for fuel efficiency? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small four-wheel drive SUV that is good on fuel. A petrol preferably but I don't mind whether it's an automatic or manual. I had an Audi Q5 and...