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  What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked...
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  I want a new car with enough space for young kids. Can you help me choose? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want a new car but there's so much choice. I need to transport grandchildren and we live in the country so potholes are an everyday problem. I'd like...
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  Can I do 10% plus 2mph over the speed limit and not get stopped by police? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Some people tell me I can legally do 10 per cent plus 2mph over the speed limit. Is that true?
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  My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified...
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  Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara - which model would you recommend? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would...
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  Need a family car capable of carrying bikes 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now...
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  Buying a used car - BMW 520d or 530? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000...
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  Can you recommend a dog friendly car? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine is looking for a replacement for his Land Rover Defender. The car must be dog friendly and comfortable. He lives in Jersey, so it must...
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  Can I reject a car if the dealer wasn't honest about its history? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I think I've purchased a second hand car from a car dealer with a hidden history. I bought it a week ago as one owner with15,000 miles, supplied by the...
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  Our car alarm goes off every night because it wasn't fixed properly after an accident - what do we do? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Both doors were replaced on our 2013 Ford C Max and now the alarm keeps going off at night. We get error messages for child lock malfunction, service required,...
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  Can I contest a parking charge made against me in a hospital car park? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On 26th November 2012 I had an appointment at Ormskirk and District Hospital. I’m a reasonably active 70 year old but I sometimes need a bit of physiotherapy...
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  Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation...
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  Which small cars offer the most amount of space for adults in the back seats? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm searching for a car (2018 onwards) that'll offer a relaxing drive. Which are the best and safest small cars (B segment) to travel with adults comfortably...
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  Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some...
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  Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a...
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  Need a new family car that will last 10 years 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a used family estate that will keep for up to 10 years. It will need to be petrol for our short commute, but also need to accommodate 800...
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  SEAT Altea XL - which winter tyres are best? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm strongly considering buying winter tyres for my Seat Altea XL with 205/55/r16 (91V) tyres. Can you recommend a good set? Also, do winter tyres have...
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  Am I liable to pay a fine for an offence which I can't prove I didn't commit? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I sold a vehicle recently, which was later caught using a prohibited to cars bus lane. In this time the DVLA had not had time to update their systems therefore...
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  Why was I pulled over for having no insurance after having taken out a new policy? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I renewed my annual car insurance on 4 January. This was done by phone, paid by debit card and the new certificate arrived by post a few days later. The...
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  Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new...