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  Are reconditioned engines worthwhile? 25 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Galaxy's head gasket has gone. I've been advised to get a replacement engine, but my car is valued at £3,000. Where could I get a replacement reconditioned...
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  I can't collect my new car until lockdown ends - should I ask the dealer to replace the battery? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Two or three days before Covid-19 struck, I put a deposit on a three-year old Skoda Fabia Estate, which had been off the road since the end of January....
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  Does the cambelt on my car need replacing after two years? 17 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've just received an email from my Skoda garage asking to book my car in for a cambelt and water pump replacement. What mileage should this happen on...
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  What £60k car should I suggest for my mum? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My mum has a Nissan Qashqai and would like to replace it. A high driving position is a must for her, as is an automatic gearbox, she would like a high...
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  Are automatically locking doors dangerous in the event of an accident? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Sportage doors automatically lock once moving. The doors unlock when the engine stops and key removed. Would this not prove dangerous if in an accident...
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  What should we replace our BMW 1 Series with for a spacious boot, quality interior and a competent drive? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need to change our 3 year old BMW 118d M Sport for a petrol automatic with a better boot than the 1 Series, an easy lift hatch, and the refinement you...
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  Reporting an aggressive driver 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How do I report a very aggressive driver? I have camera footage recorded on my dash cam.
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  Need a small three-door car - any recommendations? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small three-door car. I only need the front seats, but need space in the back for lots of painting gear. I also need something that is safe in...
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  Need a large and practical car for my retirement 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having now retired, I want to swap my Jaguar XF (brilliant car) for something with more boot space. I have thought about the Honda CR-V as I need space,...
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  Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - is the 1.6 diesel rare? 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a two year old Nissan Qashqai (2012) from a non-franchise dealer. It is described as having the 1.6dCi engine rather than the 1.5dCi,...
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  What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
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  What can I do about cracking damage to the wheels and tyres of my BMW 3 Series convertible? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a superb BMW 3 Series convertible, manual, 2.0-litre diesel, E93, registered September 2008, purchased from a BMW dealer at two years old with 17,000...
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  A dealer won't send my car's documents, so I can't tax or insure it - what do I do? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used car online. The seller said he was a trader and the car was advertised as a part-exchange, just MoT'd with a one year warranty. I booked...
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  My Ford Fiesta just had an engine replacement - should I cut my losses and trade it in? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost has been in the garage since 27 July 2018 and they have now decided that it needs a new engine. This will be done as a...
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  Uncontrollable urge 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a crash in October 2009, when I was parking my automatic medium size estate car. As I engaged reverse, and pressed the throttle pedal, the car took...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance...
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  What to replace a 15 year old Golf TDI? 20 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 Golf 1.9 TDI is nearing the end of its life 200k miles and now multiple electrics problems. I'm looking to spend up to £6000 on a replacement that...
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  Can you recommend something to replace my X3? 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am in a quandary. My 2011 BMW X3 is having some electrical problems so I think I will replace it. Being retired I can no longer justify an expensive...
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  Strange steering on my Outlander? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander D-ID 2.0. I'm having some real problems with my steerin - at the moment the steering feels really sloppy and the steering...
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  Automatic gearbox is slowing me down 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Scenic 1.5 DCI automatic, which is 13 months old and has had no major problems so far. I do however have a nagging concern about the auto'...