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  Part of the convertible roof on my new car has broken off - where do I stand with getting this fixed? 16 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mini Cooper S convertible recently and within a week, an interior cover running across the width fell off. I took it to a garage and found out...
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  BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to look at which is the better car to buy. I do a mix of driving (motorway and urban) and around 10,000 miles a year.
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  Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a new SUV and have narrowed my search to the Ford Kuga or Toyota RAV-4 4. The salesman at Ford has told me a diesel would not be...
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  Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate...
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  What's happening to my Volvo V70's paintwork? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After rain, when drying, semi circular deposits are left behind and eat into my Volvo V70's paintwork. I don't know the cause or the necessary restorative...
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  Where can I get a 16-inch space saver wheel for my BMW 850 CSi? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to find a 16-inch space saver tyre and wheel that will get my BMW 850 CSi home in an emergency. I want to remove the original heavy full-size...
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  My insurer wants to write off my car - can I get it repaired instead? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My insurers want to write off my damaged car which is repairable. What are my options?
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  Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking...
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  How can we look after our car if we're quarantined for three months? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat...
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  Where's the best place to find a classic Ford Cortina for sale? 26 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm what you'd call a below average wage earner and I'm looking to buy a Ford Cortina of the mid to late 70's early 80's. The model with the very curved...
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  Cheap used Honda Civic 2.0 Type S good choice? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a car that my semi retired mechanic friend can easily maintain without having to use any too much electronic fault finding gizmos. I have been...
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  Which £5000 roadster? 3 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering getting a slightly more 'grown up' roadster for some time. I have a limited budget of £5000 which seems to flag up quite a few late 90's...
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  Why is my Jaguar S-Type losing power? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Jaguar S-Type has had a diagnostic test, which has resulted in a list of problems. It all started with a loss of power when driving up hill. I've...
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  Should we buy the second generation Mazda 5 for my daughter's family? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year we bought my daughter and family a rather long-in-the-tooth Mazda 5 diesel that had done 69,000 miles. I admit it was a pig in a poke and is...
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  Which Mercedes-Benz would be acceptable as a 'classic' under collector's multi-vehicle insurance? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a collector's multi-vehicle insurance policy through Footman James, which I have held for nearly 20 years. This policy allows only one modern car,...
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  Which family-friendly company car do you recommend? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband needs to update his company car. He does about 25,000 miles a year so needs a comfortable, fast and fun car to drive. Currently he drives an...
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  What should I have paid? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought based a Mercedes E Coupe 250 CDI 125 at the quoted list price £38855. I inspected similar models in the showroom but the car I purchased...
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  We want to replace our 2009 Ford Focus with something more powerful - what do you suggest? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 automatic. We find this car very underpowered and have been looking to change to a Volkswagen Golf. The sales...
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  Seats of this content 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I love my 6-year-old Yaris automatic. But I need a small auto to carry my husband to hospital and a little higher seat. It must be a more comfortable ride...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for my parents' Audi A4 which offers easier access? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, who are in their 70s, are looking for a new car (they have had an Audi A4 for 16 years and they are very happy with it). The problem is that...