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• Bought a new car 1 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  (as they are on all the A1’s). Ticked all the boxes. However, it was just too expensive. Ended up looking at the SEAT Ibiza. To get the spec I was after I was going to need to go for FR or Xcellence Trim levels. The Trims below this didn’t have any of the following: Heated mirrors, Cruise control
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  What is the best car experience day that isn’t supercars? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car experience day that’s a little bit different? Everyone does the supercar experiences and they are a little bit boring. What else...
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  Can I combine a dash camera with a reverse parking camera? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Land Rover Discovery and am very pleased with it. Unlike my previous vehicle, it didn't come with a reversing camera. What is the best...
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  What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain....
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  I let a passenger out at an airport zebra crossing and received a penalty - should I ignore it? 16 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2017 I took a business visitor to Birmingham airport to catch a flight to Sweden. As I made my way around the perimeter road I had to stop at...
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  How much is my 1998 Mazda MX-5 worth? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8s that I have owned from new. It has only done 34k miles and is in mint condition with FSH. How much do you think I should...
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  My insurance company botched repair work on my car - can you offer some advice? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C4 Picasso. It was kerbed and the front section of the nearside sill is badly damaged (metal crushed and torn up as far as to where it...
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  Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing...
• New car - making a shortlist 28 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  , but two friends in the village have them and both say there's no fun in driving them.  One calls it a 'lump'.  The automatic, called 'S-tronic- is basically a DSG. BMW 2-series Active Tourer     Silly name, but a good car that could be a front-runner.  220i petrol
• Ford Mondeo - Rant about blatant lies from second hand dealer 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  the n/s back suspension started squeaking. Afterwards he insisted that if it he hadn't fixed it when I went to pick the car up I could have my deposit back. When I went to pick it up it wasn't squeeking so I assumed he'd fixed it. I asked him straight what the problem was and he said it was the rear
• Audi A3 Sportback - HELP!!!? 2 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  ?   For the new car I’ve just spent £300 replacing tyres because they were classed as dangerous and £200’s worth of replacement brake pads and discs waiting to be fitted at hom again because they were dangerously low
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  I want to reject my faulty new car - what can I do? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Polo on 9/8/2013. Within two weeks water was seen in the drivers and passenger foot wells. Also the foot well...
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  Audi won't repair A4 under warranty due to modified ECU - what can I do? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 18 month old Audi A4 2.0 TFSI with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the engine lost compression so I took it to a local Audi dealer and they...
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  What is the advantage of low profile tyres on large alloy rims? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Changing my Volvo V70's winter 16-inch steel rims and Cooper ‘WeatherMaster Snow’ 205/55 R16 tyres back to the factory 17-inch alloy rims with Pirelli...
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  Why doesn't my local council fit time-controlled traffic lights outside a school instead of speed humps? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I presume that the proposal of road humps in Park Avenue, Stourport on Severn is made to ensure the safety of children at the new Primary School. I support...
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  Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its...
• Nissan Almera - Almera MOT Brake trouble!! 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi there,  I took my 1998 S reg 1.4 almera to get its MOT done today. I was reccomended the MOT centre by a colleague from work - as I am working away from home and was not sure of any decent local garages. I was very happy when it passed with no advisories :) It has a great service
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  I sold my BMW and it broke down on the new owner. What's the likelihood of being sued? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my car to a really nice guy who drove it round the block. I suggested going further to "open it up a bit" and he went a little more, but not far....
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  I agree that some police forces and safety partnerships appear motivated by earning revenue. 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Good to hear you on Radio 4's The Today Programme this morning. I have a good example of the revenue-earning motives of the police and safety partnerships....
• Nissan X-Trail (2007 - ) - J D power 2009 xtrail 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  one is no better than the old, in my opinion, although the wife things the cars a lot better. But at any rate both a decent to drive. Economy, i don't know how these owners drive, but 30mpg towing 1330kg, high 30's solo (max 42mpg old model) previously, and oddly with the heavier more powerful new