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  Can you recommend a car for a growing family in London? 1 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're trying to decide on potential used cars, budget is up to £7000 (cash), for 2 adults and, at present one infant (may well be 2 within 12 months!)...
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  I want to buy an old Jaguar XJ6 or XJ8 - what do you think? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying either a 2007 Jaguar XJ6 with 160,000 miles or a 1998 XJ8 with 98,000 miles whilst I'm in Switzerland for 2-3 years. I'll cover...
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  What future classic should I buy for £2500? 3 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG...
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  What's the best position for my dash cam? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2018 Jeep Compass and wish to use a Nextbase 312GW dash cam. Can you advise the best position for it and how best to wire it? I do not wish to...
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  Should I keep my Alfa Spider or sell it on? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My regularly serviced 2010 Alfa Romeo 2.2 JTS Spider Independant Italia was purchased as a one-year-old car with nearly 20,000 miles on the clock. It has...
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  We bought a Euro5 van in 2016 - should it have been Euro6? 15 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes dealer in April 2016. It has a Euro5 engine so is liable to the ULEZ charge. I believe I have been...
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  I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What...
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  Can I test drive a privately sold car on my own insurance cover? 19 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  An article in the newspaper says that drivers are unaware of insurance exclusions relating to driving a partner's car, a test drive or any situation when...
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  I'm putting a modern Toyota engine in a classic 1949 AC - what will the tax be? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm restoring a 1949 AC 2 litre saloon but expect to fit a 1990's Toyota 2.0 litre engine. What is likely to be the tax on this?
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  What are the best cheap 4x4 pick-ups? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I need to spend some time over a few months clearing a house on occasional visits. Skip hire is ridiculously expensive so I am thinking of buying an oldish...
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  What car cover do you recommend? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota GT86 is parked outside in all weathers and it's getting bombarded with bird droppings. Would you recommend a car cover? If so, what brand or...
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  What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation?
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  My motorbike has been insured in America while I was there - why have I now got a penalty warning for having no UK insurance? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In April, I temporarily imported my Triumph motorbike into the USA to use on a 3 month road trip. I couldn't SORN because it is a requirement for the road...
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  Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as...
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  Is poor electric range on my new Volkswagen Passat GTE grounds for rejection? 7 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My company car just came up for replacement. As I largely do short trips, I decided to ditch diesel and got a Volkswagen Passat GTE last week. My commute...
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  Which is more important for a high mileage car, efficiency or reliability? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I travel 130 miles per day, 5 days a week, and I'm currently in a Honda Jazz getting around 48mpg. I'm looking at getting a new car soon, and had considered...
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  Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least...
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  Can you recommend a Good Garage to restore my Ford Cortina? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you name of a good garage in Hampshire for a Ford Cortina 1600e restoration?
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  Leaving car unused for three weeks 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be away for three weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be leaving my car unused. I do not have a closed garage and therefore, it will be parked...
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  Which car is best for £2k - Audi A2 or Toyota Yaris? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice on buying a car on a budget of £2000 for mainly city driving but also the odd long-distance motorway journey. I...