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  Need a car that can cope with farm roads and winter weather 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a rural area and need a new car that can cope with farm tracks and untreated minor roads in the winter. I don’t want a big 4x4, but do want something...
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  How heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence?
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  Is it possible to fit 3 child seats in the back of my BMW 5 Series Touring? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a third child on the way (the first 2 will be 2 and 4 years old by the time the third arrives) but I really don't want to sell my 2013 BMW 5 Series...
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  Different opinion on first car budget 22 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I got my full license a month ago and I'm looking for a second hand car. My budget is £6000 including insurance (insure the box insurance is around...
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  I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
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  I need a comfortable car with good ground clearance and lots of space, what should I choose? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space...
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  Can you give me some advice on buying a secondhand electric car? 5 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I always used to ask my dad these questions but sadly he passed away last year. I'm looking at possibly buying a secondhand Renault Zoe and wondered if...
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  What's the best thing to do with my old Triumph Spitfire? 3 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 for nearly 40 years, but for over 35 of those it hasn’t been used. It had an engine rebuild many years ago and...
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  What should I look out for when buying a used car? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How much should I pay for 2001 Renault Clio? What should I look out for?
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  Our 1997 Peugeot 406 SRi Turbo has covered 90,000 miles - is it time to change the cambelt? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 90 year old father has a 1997 Peugeot 406 Sri Turbo 2.0-litre Petrol, which has covered 80,000 miles and been owned by the family from new. Apart from...
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  Which Motability car for our disabled daughter? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 16-year old daughter is a wheelchair user. She plans to take her driving test and start driving by the end of March 2013 (when the lease of our current...
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  Can I transfer a car into my son's name without getting the insurance policy cancelled? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a vehicle (Citroen Saxo 1.1) a few months ago. It was to be shared between myself and my 21-year-old son, with me as the main driver and my...
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  No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service....
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  Webuyanycar dot con? 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Not sure if you know much about www.webuyanycar.com , but I thought I'd pass on my experiences. My girlfriend got a quote from them for her old Punto....
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  My tyres are cracked and need replaced at 22,000 miles. Am I owed compensation from the tyre supplier? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan running on 235/55 R18 100V Hankook tyres. I've noticed that after just over 22,000 miles, all four tyres have...
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  I want to replace my aging Ford Ka with something reliable, but a bit more robust - what do you suggest? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my car in 6-12 months time. I drive a Ford Ka, which I have had since new and it will be six years old this year. I currently drive...
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  Considering the diesel backlash, should I buy a diesel Jaguar X Type? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently working overseas, but upon my return to the UK next year I plan to buy myself a nice 2008/2009 diesel Jaguar X Type. I owned one of these...
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  How did topping up the AdBlue in my SEAT Alhambra ruin the NOx sensor? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 SEAT Alhambra has had a problem with the AdBlue warning light coming on regularly. Each time a warning said 'fill before 600 miles', I filled it....
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  A new car for twins... 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking,...
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  Why was my new Volkswagen Golf VII not supplied to the specification I ordered? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new shape Volkswagen Golf VII on 11 January 2013 from the local dealer, based on info in the brochure of 19 October 2012. The production date...