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  Used car choice? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car and I have around £5-6k budget. Would you know if the Yaris is a reliable car (say of about the 5 years old model) and what, if...
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  Can you recommend a small car with a flat load space? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small car with a flat load space and a reasonable ground clearance. Is there anything out there that fits the bill?
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  Buying a new car – what would you recommend? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car was recently written off in an accident where someone went into the back of me. My car was a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Elegance 1.2. If my budget was...
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  Extended Car warranty 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3 Tamura is approaching the end of the manufacturer's three-year warranty. It has done 27,000 miles. Hence, is it worth buying an extended warranty,...
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  Can I leave my child unattended in the front seat of my car? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe to leave a 5-year-old child to play in a parked car behind the steering wheel? Is there any possibility that the child can activate an airbag...
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  I bought a car that turned out to have an incomplete service history - what should I do? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a two and a half year old car which was advertised as having the remainder of the manufacturer warranty. I now see that the service history...
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  Thanks to Honda for repairing our Jazz CVT-7. 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to give some praise to Honda. My wife bought her Honda Jazz CVT-7 a full six years ago, when it was one year old. It has been an excellent car,...
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  More doors 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m struggling to get any enthusiasm over my next car, can you help? My current car is a BMW 330CD M-Sport, two-door coupe, which is nearly five years...
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  Figure rolled? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a lovely 1991 Nissan Figaro earlier in the year from an import company in Bristol, they gave me very good service and I have no complaint, however...
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  Buying a used Renault Megane - which engine is best? 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of the Renault Megane diesel 1.6? I am thinking of buying a 2008 or 2009 model.
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  Will a non-BMW service invalidate my warranty? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X1 is almost a year old, but is not due to have a service until May 2015. If I get my local garage to change oil and filter (BMW parts), will the...
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  Eight year old Fiesta - should I keep or sell? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son will be working abroad for six months. He has an 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with 80,000 miles and full service history. Is it worth tax and insuring...
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  Has towning my Galaxy caused damage? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic Ford Galaxy was towed off the ground. I was told it was the alternator. Not so - the car starts but gears are not engaging properly. Is it...
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  Comfortable replacement for my Legend needed 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a wonderful 2002 Honda Legend from new, and see that it may be nearing the end. Modern cars seem to have hip pinching seats, and harder ride -...
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  Is this Kia valuation about right? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 2005 Kia Sportage 4WD with 45,000 miles on the clock and FSH for £4700 at an independent dealers. Does this vehichle have a chain...
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  When do I change the cam belt on my Signum? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is the recommended interval to change the Cam belt on this Signum? Car is 5 years old and has done 80,000 miles. Just had service and MOT done and...
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  Rough running Corsa on a morning 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On start up in mornings my Corsa 1.7 diesel idles rough for short while, then it clears itself. Afterwards it's fine all day long.
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  Volvo or Saab? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to but a three/four year old diesel. I want leather seats and a small saloon and after some research have settled on either a Volvo S40 SE...
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  Buying a Morgan 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a V6 roadster from a main dealer. What discount can I expect on a used car of about four years old? What is the expected discount on...
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  Why am I getting an 'Engine Malfunction' warning in my Ford Mondeo? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Mondeo, five years old, 48,000 miles. A warning light appeared on my dash which signifies 'Engine Malfunction'. The car drives as normal,...