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  Pyramid sale 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives and works in Sinai, Egypt and has asked me to suggest a replacement for her old Suzuki Grand Vitara automatic, a car that has given her...
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  Fast breed reaction 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a single mother with five children ranging from 17 to 3 years old. As her youngest is not yet able to walk, she is entitled to a Motability...
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  The cambelts are coming… 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some years ago you were very helpful with a cambelt failure on my Vauxhall Astra. As the car is now 12 years old and is expensive to tax at £190 per annum...
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  What's a good family friendly car on a budget? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 4 year old Suzuki Swift bought on finance but now needs a larger family friendly car with a bigger boot. She's looking for a second hand...
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  What would be a good first car for a new driver? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest make and model for a first car for a newly qualified 18 year old driver? Low cost please, including insurance (say less than £5k).
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  Electric cars - is it best to own or lease the battery? 16 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  If buying an electric car, is it best to own or lease the battery?
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  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold by that date - is this right? 14 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold/registered by that date. Does that mean there will be lots of pre-reg bargains, please?
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  If I buy a pre-reg car - will the dealer have already paid for the first year VED? 3 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy a pre-reg car from the dealer (less than 90 days old), will I need to pay first year car tax or will the dealer have already done this?
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  PCP buy the car or bail out? 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our PCP ends in November this year. Our mazda2 1.5 Sport 5 door will be 3 years old and will have done 18k miles. The conditions of the PCP were 24k miles....
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  What luxury used car? 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a passion for cars and appreciate aesthetic beauty and detail. I drive a 2007 BMW 330 D SE Coupe but my parents are quite elderly now and I can...
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  Is 4500 Euros a good price for a 1997 Ford Galaxy TDI? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in negotiations to buy a 1997 Ford Galaxy TDI with all the equipment like air conditioning. I don't understand cars much, so is this a good car? What...
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  Must I continue to pay off the loan on a car I'm scrapping? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old car which has a loan secured against it. The engine has blown up and the car is really only fit for scrap. However the outstanding loan amount...
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  Vexed demo 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Why can one not take delivery of a demo model car until it is 3 months old? I have just agreed a part-exchange for a car registered 31st March 2009 but...
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  Is a cam belt covered under an extended warranty? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10...
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  Scrappage after accident, why not in every case? 30 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A car crashed into the back of my rather old Toyota Hilux a few weeks ago. The other driver admitted liability and my insurer has written it off Cat D....
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  I replaced the bumper on my Mercedes SL but the fog lights don't fit, when did they change? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My car a 2002 Mercedes SL500 was stolen and crashed so I bought a salvage bumper and it fitted perfectly but the old spot lights didn't fit at all do you...
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  Which petrol car has the best MPG? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a 3-4 year old car. What is the best petrol vehicle that provides 55 miles to the gallon?
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  Should I be wary of buying a high mileage car? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 petrol Ford Mondeo with 151,000 on the clock. The vehicle is quite tidy but I'm worried as the mileage is high. What should...
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  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000 suitable for carrying a couple of dog cages and towing a small lightweight trailer?
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  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.