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  Old banger or recent model? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most...
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  Why is an auto more expensive to tax? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Micra Acenta 1.2 automatic, which is four years old with 4,500 miles on the clock. It seems to be running perfectly after a few hundred miles....
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  Car for a new driver? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?
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  A cool small car? 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking...
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  Good time to buy? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good time to buy a 09 reg Kia Picanto, what with the new model Picanto coming out soon? Does the price of the old model drop a lot when the new...
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  Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?
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  A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
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  What happens to premium rate VED once my car is six years old? 13 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I bought and taxed my car in Jan 2024. It was first registered in May 2019, and had a list price above £40k so for 2024 I paid the additonal tax rate. Since...
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  Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing...
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  There's a leak at front of my car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have water leak dripping from the front of my car.
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  Are there any BSA classic cars left? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was once the proud owner of a BSA four-wheel front wheel drive car (BOA 666) and I was wondering if any such cars still exist, as I have been to an old...
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  My 4-year-old Ford Fiesta has broken coil springs on both sides. Can I ask for a manufacturer contribution? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 4-year-old, 25,000-mile Ford Fiesta has developed a clunk at the rear. This has turned out to be broken coil springs on both sides. Is it reasonable...
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  Buying a 10 year old BMW 330d - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 10 year old BMW 330d. My price range is about £4000, but I would welcome your opinion, as you often advise the pitfalls of purchasing...
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  Replacing Honda S2000 with Honda Civic Type S 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Honda S2000 which has been great fun but it must go. I like the look of a Honda Civic Type S (old style - 2005) for everyday use. What do...
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  What's the best way of selling a one year old car, other than trading it in? 3 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think is the best way of selling a one year old car, other than trading it in?
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  Buying a new mid size car 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of the Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium petrol automatic. What compares?
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  Buying a small 5-door hatchback 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 30-year old son wants to buy a 2-3 year old 5-door Fiesta. Which petrol engine best suits this car in terms of reliability and economy please?
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  How do I go about registering an old barn find vehicle? 9 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have discovered an old car in a garage I recently bought. It has all the old paperwork but doesn't appear to be registered with the DVLA. How can I register...
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  What's the cheapest car to insure a 17 year old driver in? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the cheapest car to insure for a 17 year old that has just passed his driving test?
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  What's the best cheap car for my 23-year-old daughter? 16 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy my daughter a new car. Can you recommend something that's reliable and cheap?