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  Drive shafted 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am appalled by some of the tales of dodgy behaviour by dealers. Here's one to add to the list. In February 2009 I bought a used 05 VW Passat 2-litre...
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  What do you recommend we replace our Honda Civic with? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2013 Honda Civic 1.8 EX and like the car, including the heated seats. We would like a car with a higher seating position but the width of the...
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  What's the difference between self-charging and plug-in hybrids? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend
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  I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with...
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  Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg....
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  Can you suggest a sporty replacement for my Mercedes-Benz SLK? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. I love its acceleration, looks and quality. However, I feel I now need a larger car with more boot space and rear...
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  My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised...
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  What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked...
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  Is it legal to overtake on the left? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Have I missed some change to the Highway Code and driving law whereby overtaking on the inside i.e. on the passenger side of the car is legal? I am experiencing...
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  Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with...
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  I bought a new car remotely and it was driven erratically on the way to my house. Where do I stand? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I completed the purchase of a new Toyota RAV4 solely by telephone calls. The Toyota Dealer is based in Liverpool and I live in Essex. I made an extra payment...
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  My car seems too worn for the logged mileage. Has it been clocked? 29 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS3 a year ago with only 12,000 miles on the clock. As a fella who has been around cars all his life, a couple of things about the mileage...
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  We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and...
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  Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? I have a BMW Z3 Roadster with 12 months MoT and 108,500 miles. What do you think it could reasonably command?
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  Can I change the classification of my pick-up to that of a passenger vehicle? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I passed through Rotherhite Tunnel in London and now face a penalty for an oversize commercial vehicle. My Mitsubishi is never used for commercial purposes...
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  Why are the gear changes in our Fiesta automatic clunky? 24 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  While my daughter has been on holiday I have been using her 2012 Ford Fiesta. I’ve not driven it for a while but have noticed this time that the gear change...
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  A car knocked me off my motorbike turning into a driveway - who is at fault? 22 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was following a car (which had been indicating left for a while) which appeared to be following the main road round to the right. I was taking the left...
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  How much weight can I carry in an estate car? 3 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am after a reliable and economical second-hand estate car with a big boot but, crucially, able to carry a serious amount of weight. If the rear seats...
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  What should I check before buying a kit car from a private buyer? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to keep my existing Skoda Fabia and buy a kit car for fun, perhaps a JBA Falcon or Marlin. What documents should I ask to see from a private buyer?...