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  Gearbox failed after 32k miles - what should I do? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv (petrol) from new and have always had it serviced and MoT'd at my local dealership from where I bought...
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  My 1999 Mercedez-Benz S-Class has developed a serious rust problem - can you offer any advice? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It has full Mercedes-Benz service history and it is badly rusting. It has the 30-year Mobilo guarantee....
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  What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000...
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  Who is at fault for the light failure on my Mondeo? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had the AA out to fix my rear lights - they then realised that the parking lights weren't working and the bonnet catch wouldn't close, they fixed this...
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  Fiat 500 stop start failure 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Fiat 500 twin air on the 18 June. With 327 miles on the clock, the car broke down, was recovered after a 2 hour wait & the stop/start sensor...
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  Fraught Fiesta 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last October I bought a nearly new 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150. The car at the time seemed a good deal, had an extended years warranty and was classed as a...
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  Would it be cheaper to get insurance on a Group 1, new car or an older car? 8 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm preparing to return to the road after a DDI ban - first (and last) offence, incurred accidentally. Obviously insurance is going to be an issue, but...
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  I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it...
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  Failled steering rack on day old new car 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new car two weeks ago on the way home my husband complained of the steering feeling really heavy. We checked tyres and iDrive but could...
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  When should I change my Vauxhall Zafira? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've owned the car since new and it has been almost trouble free and...
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  Can I reject a car with cosmetic damage? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Just over three week after buying a car I found a mark on the roof about the size a 2p coin caused by prolonged contact with bird lime. I did not see this...
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  Will the Jaguar XF be a future classic? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Bearing in mind Jaguar's recent announcements about stopping production of all internal combustion-engined cars by 2025, do you think the facelifted XF...
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  Is a car more valuable secondhand if it's only been serviced by the dealer? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Volvo XC90 from new. It's now nearly six years old and is due its next service. It has so far been serviced by Volvo but if I have it serviced...
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  Why do so many cars struggle with water leaks? 19 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to avoid buying a used car with bad reputation for water ingress. I don't want to paddle again, like with my last motor. Lately, it seems too...
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  Is a budget of £4000 enough to get a good first car for our son? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is currently taking driving lessons and is ready to drive a non-dual control car. We intend buying a Ford Fiesta for him circa £4K. Which model...
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  The V5C of my new car is filled with someone else's details - how do I tax it? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a used car. I have the V5C/2 green slip but it is already filled with somebody else's name and address, plus it has an old reference number...
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  What small cars come with a sliding or panoramic sunroof? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Ford Fiesta, DS 3 and a Renault Twingo as I'm after a small to medium car with an economical engine that's about one year old. I would...
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  Why is my car slow when starting from cold? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDI (2004) is a bit sluggish when starting up from cold in the morning - it's only just started happening. I have to press harder...
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  What should I check when buying a diesel Renault Megane? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Megane 1.9 dCi. The car has around 83,000 miles and has been owned from new by a family friend. Over the past 10 or so years the...
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  Real MPG and real emissions 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Some friends are looking to change car soon. They are obsessed with emissions issues and look for low MPG cars with low carbon. Their current car (Smart)...