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  Buying a used car - is four previous owners too many? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When buying from a dealer, should I be put off if the car has had lots of previous owners? I've found a nice Lexus CT 200h with 63k miles on the clock,...
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  Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are high mileage cars good value?
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  Why is my car drinking so much oil? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Kia Sportage 1. Mileage is 48,000 and it's regularly serviced by Kia. Last year, six months after its service, the oil light showed on the...
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  Can I get my car serviced at an independent garage and keep the manufacturer warranty intact? 24 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2019 ex-demo Nissan Qashqai with 250 miles on it last October. It now has 1622 miles on the clock. The dealership called saying I need to have...
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  The DVLA is ignoring calls and emails. Are they still open? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have friend who has a mild form of glaucoma. Having reported it to DVLA, he was asked to get a test at an optician from a list advised by DVLA. He was...
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  When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only...
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  I have £1000 to spend on my first classic car - what do you suggest I buy? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have managed to save around £1000 and want to buy my first classic car to keep long term. I have always liked my Fords and while I really wanted a Mk5...
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  My grandson had his black box insurance cancelled for speeding - can we ask for proof? 5 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson has had his car insurance cancelled as they have said the black box showed that he was speeding. They have also kept £200 for a months car...
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  A driver that hit my car claims it wasn't him - do I need to do anything other than make a claim? 5 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On the 30 May 2017, an Audi S2 collided with my parked Alfa Romeo Sportwagon outside my house. It had to be written off. I have time-coded photos of the...
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  I have 12 years NCD, but my insurer only document up to nine - how do I prove my full NCD to my new insurer? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance broker, Swinton, issued me with a letter to confirm that in July last year (2016) I had 12 years of no claims. Aviva who I insured with...
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  Which is more comfortable and quiet, the SEAT Ateca or Volkswagen Golf Estate? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 10 year old Peugeot 307 SW, which I have enjoyed, needs replacing. Both the new SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol DSG (18-inch wheels) and the new Volkswagen Golf...
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  What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated...
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  Off-gassing within new car. Toyota Auris Hybrid. 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello John, I wonder if you can offer any advice regarding off-gassing of chemicals within a new car. I bought a new car in September 2015 which had...
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  Fault free VAG motors? 30 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was never a fan of the VAG group (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda)and, on top of that, your site is full of examples about unreliable motors they produce; however...
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  How to prevent Discovery 4 spare wheel theft? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my under slung spare wheel stolen from my 2015 Discovery 4 and I am in the process of trying to replace the wheel and cradle system. Initially...
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  New car for my in-laws 29 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked by my father in-law for advice in buying a replacement car. Both my in-laws are retired and are moving to a smaller house. They will...
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  Insurance company has written off my pick-up truck – can I appeal and ask them to fix it? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a none fault accident after a double decker bus hit me from behind and pushed me into the one in front. The bus that hit me has accepted...
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  Why doesn't my local council repair potholes and road damage? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I do not know if you are aware of the pronouncement by local councils that they may well abandon the upkeep of lanes and roads considered non-important....
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  Can I keep my damaged Honda CR-V instead of having it written off? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last Sunday a car ran into the back of my 2001 Honda CR-V while I was stopped. The lady’s car is a write-off. The lady has admitted liability. The insurance...
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  Which used estate would you choose? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've narrowed my search for a second hand buy down to a few models, I have a max of £17-18k to spend, but id rather keep it to 15/16k unless theres something...