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  Is there a simple way of establishing whether my 1987 Jaguar is car is a Daimler 6 or a XJ40? 27 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a simple way of establishing whether my Jaguar is car is a Daimler 6 or a XJ40? Car was first registered on a diplomatic plate (Nov 1987) and...
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  In which VED band is my new Audi A4 Avant? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read your newsletter containing the new VED rates, but I am a bit puzzled about my car. A couple of weeks ago I purchased a new Audi A4 Avant...
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  Should I buy or lease a Ford Kuga? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Ford Kuga Zetec for £18,300, or would it be more cost-effective to lease? I am retiring soon and anticipate that I will log up...
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  What is the correct VED rate for my 2007 Alfa Romeo 156? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a 2007 Alfa 156 Selespeed Twinspark (1970cc). This is one of a small number of twinsparks that were sold by Alfa after the introduction...
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  What's the best way to safely sell a car privately? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your excellent advice about selling a cheap car. I placed one or two cards in newsagents' windows and already I have several people firmly...
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  Is my classic car with a modern engine ULEZ compliant? 22 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a classic British car that in need of restoring. It has had a "modern" engine transplant (at this stage I am not sure of the year of the...
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  Two houses, one insurance policy - which address should I use? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I co-own a house and have recently bought another in a different part of the country. During a year I guess I will be spending more time at the new house...
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  The vehicle description is wrong on the V5C - what should I do? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a motorcycle and when I checked the MOT status online it states that the model of the bike is different to what it actually is....
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  Why hasn't my logbook come back when I applied for it from DVLA 8 months ago? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I applied for the V5 in April with a V62 form and it's not come yet. Do you know what's going on with processing the document? The car is ready to export...
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  Do I need to tax and insure a car which is on SORN before I can sell it? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to sell my mother in law's car. It has been off the road on SORN for the last year. I have now had an MoT test done again and the car has passed....
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  MG Midget chassis number doesn't match V5 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Midget has just successfully gone through it's MoT, but the garage mentioned that the chassis number appears wrong on the system. I've tried looking...
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  Is a September 12 2013 BMW 7-Series the latest derivative? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My first question is whether a BMW 7-Series registered in September 2012 would be the very latest derivative of this series? Secondly, is £44,000 a fair...
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  How can I verify the CO2 rating of my Volkswagen Polo? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently privately purchased a 2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE 80bhp. How can I independently check the CO2 rating? The V5 states 156 grams per kilometre,...
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  When is new new? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered an Iveco van which was to be factory built, hence a 2 month waiting list. When the van was being delivered to the dealership, the engine blew. A...
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  Can I sell my daughter's car without her present to sign anything? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter moved away from home a while back and has no need for her car (which now lives on our drive). She has asked me to sell it on her behalf, which...
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  Motor Trade Newbie - Please Help ! 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently decided to become a part-time motor trader, purchasing from auction houses with the intention of selling on for profit. I have have in...
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  How do I obtain a V5C for a car that's a Cat S write off? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16 valve from a friend which has light structural damage and has been written off as Category S. But is very repairable...
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  A dealer forged my signature on the V5C to sell my car - what are my rights? 7 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I had a Jaguar E-Type with a dealer on sale or return. I've been notified by the DVLA that the car has been sold and they have amended my records. I have...
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  I bought a second-hand car that turned out to be faulty - what should I do? 7 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In November last year, I bought a second-hand from a dealer in London. It had so many problems and I was told by Consumer Affairs I could reject it. I...
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  How can I prove the sale of my son's Piaggio scooter? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son sold his Piaggio scooter on 20 May. I completed the details of the new owner and sent the V5C to the DVLA, leaving him with Section 10 V5C/2. I...