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  My new Hyundai i20 is stuck in reverse at just two weeks old - should I reject it? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My new Hyundai i20 stuck in reverse and won't shift. It is back at the dealer and they are repairing the gearbox. Should I accept this or should they be...
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  Is a high mileage or low mileage car best? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I tend to swap my cars every 12 months, over the last 5 years i have cars that are about 3 yrs old and with low mileage, each car has had the engine management...
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  Are Honda CR-V promotions a way of clearing old stock? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  During the last few months Honda has been running a promotion on the CR-V. My dealer has a whole wedge of pre-reg 62 plate CR-V SE+ priced to go at £19,995,...
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  Suggestions for an auto without dpf and powershift problems 4 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has got into trouble with a 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel powershift. It's the usual things you write about - DPF failing, very expensive to get repaired...
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  When does my car need a full service? 4 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How often should you get a full service? My Skoda Citigo is five years old. It had the cam belt replaced and tyres, interim service last year and I do...
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  When does a classic car become MoT exempt? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When does the 40 year tax and MoT exemption begin?
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  Grandson needs a cheap car - any suggestions? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson is looking at a 10 year old Renault clio 1.2 with full service history for about £1500. The mileage is under 60,000. Would this be a good buy....
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  Buying a new car - what's best for easy access? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is 75 years old with some hip/knee restriction. He is currently driving BMW X1 Diesel, doing 10,000 miles a year. He wants to replace the BMW...
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  Kia Rio 1 basic motoring 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We recently part-ex our two company Hyundai Getz 1.1 CDX for two six-month old Kia Rio 1 1.4s. While this car is basic and is designed for the emerging...
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  Am I entitled compensation after shoddy customer service? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I took my eight year old Skoda Fabia to my local dealer for repairs. We were told that it needed £2333 spending on it to fix the fault....
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  Can you recommend a suitable car for a young family with three children? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Sometime during 2012 our family will have an addition and we will then have three children under the age of two years old. The current car will need to...
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  Where is the best place to get short term cover while our car is being sold? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where is the best place to get short term cover while our car is being sold?
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  What small, newer cars would you recommend for a new driver? 12 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of up to £7000 to purchase a used car for my 26 year old daughter who has just passed her driving test. I'm looking for a small car, no...
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  What's the best £5k car for a learner driver? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking into buying a car for her 17 year son to help pass his test and to keep through university. They have £5000 to spend, but don't know...
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  Buying a used executive car - what's best? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am a weekend commuter and cover around 700 miles a week. I have a number of old back injuries and comfort is a priority for me. I don't have a huge budget,...
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  I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked...
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  Can I get GAP insurance for an 18-year-old car? 24 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I get GAP Insurance for my 18-year-old BMW 5 Series? The market value is about £2500. But I paid £9000 for a completely refurbished example. I bought...
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  Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine...
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  Storing a car - Should I disconnect the battery? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that you should use a float charger to prevent over-charging of the battery. My question is, if I don't use my 1995 Honda Civic for three...
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  Failed automatic transmission on 2004 C-Max - can I sue Ford? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 Focus C Max has just had a terminal automatic transmission failure. The local garage (member of Good Garage Scheme) has confirmed it needs a new...