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  Which electric car is right for me? 14 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to downsize my car. I'm thinking of going electric. The longest round trip would be 200 miles. I also need to have a passenger car for my grandchildren.
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  What SUV will hold its value over the next five years? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a reliable SUV under £9000 that will hold its value over 5 years? I live in Bristol so was leaning towards petrol.
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  What small van do you suggest on a £3000 budget? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My niece has started her own business selling pet food. She now needs a small van to help with the deliveries. Her budget is £2000 - £3000. Admittedly,...
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  What happens to my hybrid car if the engine fails? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do any petrol/electric hybrids support driving on electricity if the engine fails, and/or using only the engine if the battery/motor has a fault? Or do...
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  Do I need to renew my licence in lockdown or is it done automatically? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the position with over 70s driving Licence renewals in the current lockdown? My licence expires in early December but I have not received a reminder...
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  Can we scrap our car if it fails the MOT? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Ford KA will be MOT'd next month and we feel it will fail on the bodywork. It'll need welding to pass, based on previous experience - so if this...
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  Can I give someone else on my policy my No Claims Bonus? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to my age, I want our insurance policy to be in my wife's name with me as second driver. Given that we both have claim free driving for maximum years,...
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  What's the best small auto? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small, economical, automatic, petrol car to get to work and back - which is 14 miles each way along country lanes. Just getting rid of a 1.0-litre...
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  Why does my car make a whistling noise when I accelerate? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Nissan Juke auto 2014. It passed its MoT with no advisories and had a full service two months ago. However, I notice that upon acceleration there...
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  My convertible roof has jammed while open. Can I manually close it? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The convertible roof of my Jaguar XKR (2001) seems to have jammed open. Thankfully, the weather is staying dry at the moment (not that I can drive it anyway...
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  Can insurance be voided if an accident happens while undertaking a non-essential journey? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My sister and brother-in-law, who are both in their eighties, are insistent on driving into the countryside on non-essential journeys. Would this nullify...
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  Should I do a weekly drive during lockdown to make sure my car stays in good condition? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Should I take my car out for a run each week whilst I am not using it on a regular basis?
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  Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this...
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  Is there a modern but non complicated car out there? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  All I require in a car is speed, comfort and style. The only gadgets I need are air-con, electric windows and navigation. I don't want loads of sensors...
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  Which cars have the simplest to use touchscreen systems? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at small SUVs but there is a load of difference in their touchscreen infotainment systems. I’m mid-70s and I don’t want to distract from my...
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  Why has the battery in my car failed after just three years? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What type of stop/start battery is fitted to my Mercedes B-Class and why has it failed? The car is less than three years old and the mileage is 28000.
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  What's the best petrol SUV for towing? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a diesel Range Rover Evoque 190 to tow my boat, which weighs approximately 1 tonne. I would like to change to a petrol vehicle (SUV) but...
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  Is there any reason to buy a Mercedes B-Class to replace my Vauxhall Meriva apart from badge prestige? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace a Meriva A and am looking at a Meriva B, which seems the best value to buy used. A Dacia Logan, which is slightly more expensive...
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  Are there are any products that will stop dashboard glare? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am bothered by glare from the dashboard of our Suzuki Vitara, particularly when driving tree-lined routes (It seems particularly bad with this car compared...
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  Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery?