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  I need a car to go off-road but only cover 1000 miles a year - what would you suggest? 17 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a need for a small,cheap car that can be used on the road but will mainly be used for travel to and from a small land holding. It wiii seldom go...
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  Is pavement parking legal? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  In your answer 'Is it legal to park on the pavement' you state "if he is wholly on the pavement it is less clear if he would be given a ticket or not." Can...
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  My car broke down a month after its MoT - should this have been picked up? 17 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford B-MAX was MoTd in May with two advisories for tyres and dust caps. It then broke down the first week July, the gearbox had a serious oil leak which...
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  Can I get the tax band of my car changed? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDI for the last 3 years and have pad £340, £360, and £395 car tax for those three years. It states on my...
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  What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range...
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  Is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70? 16 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With state pension age going up and life expectancy increasing, is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70? It is quite conceivable that if...
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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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  How can I make hands-free calls in my Honda CR-V? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 2018 Honda CR-V. I thought that it had a proper hands-free phone kit but I've discovered that once it's imported my phonebook/contacts...
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  How do I register my car back in the UK? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I moved from UK to Southern Ireland and exported my car, a 2.0 Skoda diesel. With some difficulty, I re-registered the car, along with the...
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  I'm keeping my BMW X5 10 years, should I use a dealer for servicing? 11 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have just taken delivery of our new BMW X5 (GO5 model) 3.0-litre petrol MHT M Sport and intend keeping it for 10 years. Would it be best to have servicing...
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  Can I check if an electric vehicle charging point is available? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  If I owned an electric car, how would I know whether a particular charging point was available before I set off? This is very important because I would...
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  What do you recommend as a replacement for a MINI? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My step daughter is currently driving a four-door petrol MINI from 2015. She has been very happy with it but now wants something with more passenger space...
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  Can I fit leather seat covers to my new Peugeot 2008? 14 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech Allure Premium and love it. My son and daughter have the latest GT models. I must admit I like the seats in their...
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  Can run-flat tyres with a puncture be repaired? 15 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can a Pirelli run-flat tyre with a nail in the tread be repaired?
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  Can you help me decide what reliable, used crossover to buy? 12 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used crossover. My budget is £14,000. I'm likely to keep it for the next 10 years, so reliability is important. My annual mileage...
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  Can my local independent garage service my car without voiding the warranty? 11 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  In a few weeks time, I shall be trading in my 11-year old Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for a new Octavia iV PHEV. My local independent garage tells me that they...
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  Can you recommend a safe, small, used car for me? 5 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a sturdy, used, small car. I have been considering the Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia (which I currently have), Toyota Yaris and not sure after...
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  Can run-flat tyres be repaired? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My run-flat tyre has a slow puncture caused by a nail in the centre tread of the tyre. Can the run-flat tyre be repaired?
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  I want a reliable, child-friendly car on a small budget. What do you suggest? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a very low budget as I'm studying at the moment. I need a relatively roomy car as I have two young children so need space for a buggy and shopping....
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  Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to...