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  Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage...
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  Am I fronting? 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a car for my dad as I get a Ford discount through work and he has a bad credit rating. My dad will be the main driver and we will both drive...
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  I need a replacement for my Citroen C3 Picasso - what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace my much-loved Citroen C3 Picasso with something maybe three to five years old. I love the Picasso's high driving position, its spaciousness,...
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  How do I regain my driving licence after seizure? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After a seizure 18 months ago, I have been trying unsuccessfully to regain my driving licence from the DVLA, can you help?
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  What's the best car used car for ground clearance? 31 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive around 6000 miles a year, all short journeys but often down rutted tracks. I am looking for a second-hand car with good ground clearance...
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  How can I go about taking the DVLA to court about a decision to revoke a driving licence? 14 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How can I go about taking the DVLA to court about a decision to revoke a driving licence? I have written to them but i'm not satisfied with their answer.
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  What SUV with four wheel drive should I buy? 27 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Mitsubishi L200 and want to change. I need something with 4x4 drive, as I stay in a hilly area and need it for winter driving. Also...
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  My car has been seized by the police - what do I do about insurance? 6 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car was impounded by the police because it is suspected of being in a crime (not by me) and I won’t be getting it back until they have have finished...
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  Will insurers take into account company car driving history in place of No Claims? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving a company car for three years and I'm a named driver on my son's policy. I previously had maximum No Claims in my own right, but I’m...
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  How often should I run my diesel van to keep it in good condition? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run my motorhome once a week. I take it out on the road and drive it around for approximately 16 miles at various speeds between 20mph and...
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  What's the best used car for £5k? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car for around £5000 to £6000. It must be larger than the Nissan Note and return decent fuel economyas I'll be doing lots of two hour...
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  Looking for a SUV to replace my Coupe 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai Coupe (which you recommended) has been excellent for five years, but I now need something gentler on my bad back. So I'm looking at SUVs. The...
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  As a professional truck driver, can I offer some guidance on how to control an automatic to avoid hesitancy and slow changing? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive trucks for a living and read most weeks about people passing comments regarding the hesitancy and slow changing of automated manual transmissions....
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  Cupra runneth over 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I kept looking for a SEAT Leon 20VT, with little success, but then a Cupra R came up only a few miles from home. Although 02, it was lowish mileage and...
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  Dreamager 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first car, as my 17th birthday is in a few weeks. I'm not looking to pay very much, as I'm hoping my parents will be supplying the...
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  We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so...
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  Should I worry about being pulled over by the police as a Parkinson's sufferer? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and began driving at 16. I was a motor engineer including in both army and civilian times, and I have passed driving tests on motor bikes,...
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  When should I renew my over 70s licence given the DVLA backlog? 8 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Being well over 70 years of age I need to renew my 3 year licence again next July. In order to have this processed in time should I apply now, given the...
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  Is the Volkswagen Polo a good first car? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 17 years old and am looking for a car to buy once I've passed my driving test. I have researched a bit and found that all-in-all, a Volkswagen Polo...