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  Best used small car for my 18-year-old son? 29 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
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  Buying a retirement car - what to avoid? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of Volvo estates, usually bought at 5 years old with full histories, I am now retired and, while still needing to haul the occassional...
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  How can I trace my father's old car? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I’m trying to find the last car my dad had before he died. The reg was G473 WMO and it was a Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2. I've tried all search sites including...
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  What is the cheapest car for my 18 year old son to insure? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just passed his driving test, could you recommend a few small cars to insure? He has a budget of around £1000 for the car and I'm expecting...
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  Three year old car with 50,000 miles - buy or avoid? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small family car for around £7000, I've seen a two cars I like (Kia Cee’d and Toyota Auris) with around 50,000 miles in three years....
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  Car seat comfort in MPVs 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which cars offer the most comfortable and supportive seats (in the lumber region) for back sufferers?
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  What car should I replace my old 2008 Mazda 3 with? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner,...
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  Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
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  Lifter shifter 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some weeks ago you had a letter from the owner of a Honda Jazz I-shift who was struggling to use the gearbox smoothly. You suggested perseverance. My experience...
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  Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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  Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also...
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  Can I use five year old oil in my car? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 5-litre unopened container of engine oil, which is about five years old. Does oil deteriorate simply with age if kept in an unopened container...
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  Selling a 2002 Ford Fusion 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Trying to sell a ten year old Ford Fusion - would you still recommend sure-sell as the best option considering their charges?
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  Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? It's still a good runner, but I no longer need it.
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  Number plates, black and white style on classic car 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I thought I read somewhere that it's now legal to use black and white old style plates on cars newer than 1 January, 1973, maybe once the car reaches the...
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  MINI Cooper gearbox failure - should the dealer pay for repairs? 27 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Five months ago I bought a 2003 MINI Cooper from a dealer. The car was sold with 12 months warranty and last week the gearbox failed. The dealer isn't...
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  Do hybrids lose more money than petrol cars? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would an eight year old hybrid depreciate quicker than an equivalent petrol only car? And would it be worth keeping a hybrid car close to the end of it's...
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  At what age do tyres need replaced? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2003 Ferrari 360. The tyres are the originals, so 17 years old. They have around 2mm of tread left and cracks between the treads. The...
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  I am buying a new car - what is the best way to insure it until I sell the old one? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a car from my dad - a 2013 Volkswagen Golf - and then selling my current car privately. I expect to have both cars for about a month in total....
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  Should I buy a Citroen C1, Vauxhall Corsa or Volkswagen Polo for my 17-year-old daughter? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a car for my 17-year-old daughter who is learning to drive. We are budgeting on spending £5000 and thinking of a 2007/2008 Citroen...