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  Audi A5 clutch failure - can I keep the old part? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 2.0 TDI is still under warranty and is suffering problems. The garage found suspected clutch slip and at a total cost to myself (£2187) have...
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  What is the best age to change your car? 4 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 XC90 and want to know when is the best time to upgrade to a newer XC90 old style?
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  What's a good car for a first time driver? 19 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old daughter has recently passed her test and Grandma has offered to buy her a second-hand car, up to 3 years old, with approx. up to 20,000...
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  Ten grand tourer 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  If you had £10,000 or perhaps a bit more to spend on an old car (not a nearly young car) what would you buy or what would you recommend me to buy? Something...
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  Should I buy a new car or a good year-old model? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old...
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  Two week old Land Rover with problems - what do you recommend I do? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Sitting at red traffic light today, in drive with foot on brake. Stop start feature kicked in and engine turned off, then suddenly everything switched...
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  Recommend a small 5-door automatic car? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 68 years old with two hip replacements. At present I am driving a 12-year-old Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 auto. I am now looking for a smaller car. My mileage...
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  Which winter tyres for Ford Fiesta? 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just replaced a 2004 Fiesta (Steel wheels, 175/65 R14) with a 2013 Fiesta EcoBoost (alloy wheels, 195/55 R15). I still have the winter tyres...
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  Can I give my car to charity? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can I give a car away to charity? I have old lexus GS300, with 11 months MoT and I no longer need it.
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  Can I transfer the no claims bonus from a moped to a car? 14 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting a moped for my 16-year-old son, putting the insurance in his name so he gets a year's no claims towards his car insurance at 17....
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  DVLA won't refund my tax disc 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in dispute with the DVLA over a tax disc refund. I recently traded in my old car for a new one, but retained the 11 month tax disc. However, the dealer...
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  Should I buy a four year old electric car? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I normally buy my cars at 3/4 years old and 40,000/50,000 miles. I understand the possible faults with ICE engines, how would this policy be affected by...
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  What's the best car for a new driver? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a used car for my 17 year old son. I have about £9000 to spend and my son likes the SEAT Ibiza FR, Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa limited...
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  What cars would be best for my old dog to be able to jump into the boot? 24 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic...
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  Trading in a six year old car 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Fabia Ambiente estate is now nearly 6 years old and due for a service. I am very happy with it and it still runs well but fear it may start to...
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  Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which...
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  DVLA fine for keeping my car off the road 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new car five months ago. After collecting the vehicle, I transferred my insurance and took the old car off the road. I received a reminder Road...
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  Need a family car for £5k - what do you recommend? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car for £5000. It must be comfortable and have a large boot for a pram/buggy for a new baby currently 4 months old. Highish driving...
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  Need a small and reliable car for £700 - what do you recommend? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a reliable cheap car for a 17 year old. It must have a small engine, four doors and cost no more than £700. What would you recommend?
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  First car for a tall driver? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest cars that might be suitable for a young (17 year old), very tall (6'3") driver, who finds many cars very uncomfortable, but has a limited...