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  Recently retired 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm recently retired after 25 years company car use now need to purchase a car (not new). Budget £10k. Five-year-old max, reasonable running costs,...
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  Should I buy a Ford Mondeo or BMW 320? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a two-year-old car to replace my 1996 diesel Ford Mondeo. I am looking at either a BMW 320 diesel or a Ford Mondeo Titanium diesel....
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  Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are...
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  Public enema 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What would be a dealer's comeback if someone sold him a car that has missed a service and needed a reconditioned engine to be fitted at two and a half...
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  Meany machine 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a cheap car (around £500) to use as a run around for about 6 months. Obviously I’m not wanting to spend much on the car during this...
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  Give it the hammer 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m emailing you to let you know about the excellent service I received from Central car auctions in Glasgow when selling my 9-year-old Honda Accord with...
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  Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.
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  Can I run my 1991 Scirocco on super unleaded and fuel additives? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco GTll. At present I am filling my tank with Sainsbury's Super Unleaded and adding a Millers VSPe Power Plus fuel additive....
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  Is there a better car than the Skoda Kodiaq? 1 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2.0 TSI Skoda Kodiaq on a contract lease. We have two kids, 8 and 10 years old and have appreciated the space that the car has given and flexibility...
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  What's the best petrol family car with a large boot? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have three children and would like a car that can give me good mileage but more importantly one with a big boot. I previously had a diesel and found...
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  Buying a car with space on a budget - any ideas?` 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car to replace my old Mazda 323 as I have a sneaking suspicion its about to cost me a lot of money to keep (suspension, tyres,...
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  If I buy a used Volkswagen from a non-VW dealership, is the warranty still valid? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy an under one-year-old Volkswagen from a non-VW dealership, will I be able to take it to VW if there are any issues under the original three-year...
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  Pizza delivery driver in need of a used car 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car for pizza delivery, my options are Kia Rio 2009 1.5 diesel and Kia Cee'd 1.6 diesel (2007). Can you tell me which car is best?
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  Which luxury estate car? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an Audi A4 or A6 Avant, or a BMW 3 or 5 Series Touring. I wondered if you had a strong opinions which is the best value for money and...
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  Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I...
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  How often should I change the automatic transmission fluid in my car? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 328i has done 66,000 miles and as it’s now 10 years old I wonder whether I should arrange for the automatic gearbox to have an oil/filter change?
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  Will using a non franchised garage for servicing invalidate my warranty? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car is 18 months old and still under warranty. Its service is due and I'm booked in to my local mechanic (not the Volkswagen franchise) because he's...
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  Which car for a couple expecting a baby? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son in law is just about to trade his 1.8 51 plate Golf for a small/mid range auto because they are expecting a baby. Probably looking at a 3/4 year...
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  Is my car overheating? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Volkswagen Golf failed. The problem corrected itself after 10 miles, but I’m worried there might be...
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  Best estate car for a taxi business? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a three or four-year-old Ford Mondeo or Skoda Superb estate for my taxi business. Are there any issues with the auto gearboxes,...