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  Buying a used car that's suitable for older drivers 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our late 70s. We need to replace our Nissan Almera. We are looking for a two-year old used car. Reliability is paramount and we want...
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  What's the best car for a 19 year old driver? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son will soon be in the market for a car. He will need it to cover long motorway distances (south England to Yorkshire and Cumbria on a regular basis)...
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  Buying Mum's Jazz - what to check out? 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy my Mum's old 53 reg Honda Jazz (at trade-in price). As far as I know there has never been anything wrong with it apart from an EGR valve...
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  Insurance group 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband has just bought a Peugeot Partner Combi quicksilver 5 door estate 2002. We have been trying to get his insurance company to change from his...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic car that's cheap to insure for a young driver? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second car that I can insure my 19-year-old son on. My wife insists the car must be automatic and 5-door (as she will also use it). I...
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  Replacing old Skoda Felicia - what would you recommend? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 1999 Felicia 1.3, bought one year old in 2000. It has been superb - very cheap and very reliable - doesn't owe us a penny and I am now a Skoda...
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  Is a three-year-old diesel Honda Civic a good buy? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Me and my husband have been saving up to replace our old diesel Fiesta and have been offered a three and a half-year-old diesel 2.2-litre Honda Civic for...
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  With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34...
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  Enjoyable hot hatch for an old man? 25 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Am I searching for the holy grail? As an older chap I am now looking for slower thrills - seeking an enjoyable drive with the following features: Small...
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  Buying a £15000 SUV 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to buy 1 to 2 yr old used SUV for £14000 to £15000 what would you recommend? Needs to be a decent sized car for a family of 4 and a large dog,...
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  What should the cost of repair be? 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered what could be wrong with my car so I don't get quoted incorrectly by a garage (just because I am female). I have had my car for approximately...
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  Where can I get cheap insurance for my 17-year-old son on a Ford Ka? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son is about to take his driving test. I have a Space Wagon so obviously it would be impossible to insure him on that. I am looking to buy...
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  Don’t breaker the bank 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a new car and scrapping our 11-year-old Peugeot 406 to take advantage of the Government's Scrappage deal. We are looking to...
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  Need a comfortable car with high seats for £15k 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a pensioner. I drive 7000 miles a year, which is mostly short trips, with occasional long motorway trips. I want a comfortable car with high seats...
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  How worthwhile would it be to get an air con regas done on my 10 year old car? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How worthwhile would it be to get the air con regas done on my 10 year old Audi TT? It's done 49,300 miles.
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  My car has had 11 previous owners - is this bad? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 15 year old Honda Prelude today that is clean, with no rust and a full service history. The mileage is 70,000 miles, but the V5 shows 11 previous...
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  Is the 2010 SEAT Ibiza ST 1.4 petrol any good? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Would you say there are any compelling reasons for NOT buying a 2010 SEAT Ibiza ST (1.4 petrol) with 42,000 miles on the clock? I’ve been offered the car...
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  Are older cars really safer for younger drivers? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You've advised someone looking for a cheap car for their 17-year-old son to consider a small classic such a Morris Minor. I'm very concerned about this...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, economical car for our student daughter? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your column we purchased a FIAT Panda for our two daughters to learn to drive. We have owned it for four years and it has proved an excellent...
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  Any idea why secondhand Renault C4 Grand Picassos are cheaper than Renault Grand Scenics? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying either an old shape Renault Grand Scenic or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso secondhand. At the car dealers the Scenic screen prices seem...