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  Bought a car with dangerous tyres - Can I sue? 6 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a two year old BMW 640d Gran Coupe from a main dealer four weeks ago. During a routine inspection at another BMW dealership today it was pointed...
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  Buying a used car - should I have to pay an admin fee? 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A branch of a national dealership has a three year old Ford Kuga at a very good price. However the salesman quotes £99 administration charge to check HPI...
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  Which economical, comfortable car for high mileages? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at spending about £8000 on a car to replace my now tired 200,000-mile Focus. Since I'm doing over 30,000 pa, it needs to be both economical...
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  Price of car with and without service history? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a two-year-old Citroen C1 VTR+ (13k miles at the time) in September last year from a main dealer. I was told it had a full service history. When...
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  Buying an economical car 15 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Y reg Seat Arosa - bought at a year old ,which has proved reliable and economical for my 1,000 miles per month commuting mainly by...
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  Futureproof 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering spending a fair bit more than I usually would on a nearly new car with the intention of keeping it for maybe 7 - 10 years. What concerns...
• Toyota Starlet (1990 - 1996) - Garage Taking too Long to Fix Car - Advice Sought 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I would be grateful if people could provide me with some advice. My girlfriend took her old Toyota Starlet to a local independent garage that she has used for several years after she had a problem with it and the mechanic said that it needed a new head gasket. The garage had the car for around
• New Civic - Is Honda going mad? 27 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I have seen pics of the new Civic and really wonder if this is a wise move for Honda. The car looks like it is aimed at the 20-30yr old MP3/Ipod generation almost to the exclusion of other segments. I can't imagine my Dad working out how the dashboard works at all or liking the fact that the new
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  My nine year old son cycled into a car - who's insurance do we claim off? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier today, my nine year old son crashed his bike into a car, which was waiting at a junction. He scratched the cars offside wing and bonnet. This will...
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  Where can I get replacement key for a 2002 Vauxhall Omega? 29 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2002 reg that has been with me since new. Previously it has had the ECU replaced and now has a problem where I need a replacement...
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  What soft-riding convertible would you recommend? 6 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive?...
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  My brand new Alfa Romeo has developed a gearbox fault, what are my next steps? 17 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Our 1 week old Alfa has been diagnosed with a gearbox problem, what should I do?
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  If I transfer my private plate to a car that already has one, do I automatically keep the old plate? 24 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a private reg that I would like to put on a car which already has a private plate on it. When I put my private plate on it will the other private...
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  How do I register for the ULEZ zone in Madrid? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am transiting through Spain later in the year and need to stop in Madrid overnight to catch up with an old friend. I have searched extensively on the...
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  What's the best back to basics hatchback? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace a basic Renault Twingo after 13 years. The car needs to be petrol, manual, preferably with steel wheels, a full size spare, cheap to...
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  When should I replace the brake hoses on my car? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing...
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  Is a used Skoda Fabia a good car? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI in SE L trim. The car is seven years old and has done 60,000 miles with two previous owners. It appears to...
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  Is better to have a dealer service history? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI will be six years old in September, 35,000 miles. The MINI dealer service will be £180 including VAT. My local garage could do it cheaper but...
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  Why is it difficult to change gear in my automatic car? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The gearstick on my 3-year-old Volkswagen Passat (DSG) gets sticky going from park to reverse. I've only noticed it a few times as it doesn't do it very...
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  Would you buy a £2000 car without a full service history? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is thinking of buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 72,000 on the clock. It's a nice looking car at £1995 and comes with a full service, MoT...