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  DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,...
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  Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my...
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  Does this part-exchange offer for my Volvo C70 against a Honda Jazz look fair to you? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 65,000 mile 2007 Volvo C70 automatic in good condition. I'm thinking of changing it for a more practical car such as a Honda Jazz 1.4ES CVT-7,...
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  Family car for living 1km up 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete...
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  I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars...
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  Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on...
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  Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with...
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  Our Audi A3 caught fire in the middle of the night - who can we claim from for possession damage and a hire car? 30 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's three-year-old Audi A3 caught fire on our drive at 4am (it was stationary and switched off at the time) and has been written off. The car...
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding...
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  Should I replace my Jaguar XF with a Jaguar XFR? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My main car is a 5-year old Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel. I have loved the car but with annual mileage now of only 7000 (it has 31,500 on the clock) I am starting...
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  Which used, all-wheel drive estate? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my beautiful 15 year old Audi A6 Quattro S Line. She runs beautifully, original engine, gearbox, clutch, almost no faults. But I...
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  Should I buy a classic Nissan Figaro or a Fiat 500? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a company car that my 22-year-old daughter can drive, but not after April 2013 as the insurance changes. I am looking to get a fun car (budget around...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than...
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  Why must I contribute to the repair of a faulty ABS pump on my Volkswagen Touran? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Touran just four years old - mileage 28,296. The car was bought by us new from a Volkswagen dealer and has been serviced by that dealer as necessary....
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  I'd like a Mercedes-Benz A-Class but am concerned about reliability - what else would you recommend? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving my 5th Saab (currently an old 95 auto estate) and I drive up to 15,000 miles a year. I'm thinking about changing my car for a small diesel...
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  Wet blank-it 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have valid VW Road Side Assist and VW Extended warranty for my 8-year-old VW Passat and the car is parked outside on my driveway. Unfortunately my Alarm...
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  Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side...
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  Alfa darling 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to share my recent experience if Alfa Romeo. I had a three-and-a-half year old Alfa 147 1.9 MJET 16V diesel that had done 53,000 miles and...
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  Feet of engine-erring 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My mother's Golf is about 8 years old and has developed a chronic leak. The pool of water seems only to be in the front passenger seat footwell. The car...