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  What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and...
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  What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
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  Can you recommend a petrol, family car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £11,000 for a petrol family car (6000 - 8000 miles per year). It needs enough room for four adults and I’ve been looking at a minimum...
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  Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child...
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  Do you think this used car is good value? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'd value your views on Ford Mondeo (67-plate) auto petrol 1.5, please. It's got 26,000 miles on the clock and your valuation is very good, as its priced...
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  What's the best car for a family of five? 12 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will...
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  Which new cars come with a CD player? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new or lowish-mileage used car that's economical and has a sunroof and (ideally) a CD player. It must be good in the snow (assuming I...
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  What's the best small van for £14k? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have...
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  How will an engine upgrade affect my car at the MoT? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to fit my 1991 Mini Mayfair with a 1275cc carburettor engine from a 1980's Austin Metro. It was originally manufactured with a 998cc engine. From...
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  Buying a tall car - any suggestions? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Toyota Verso 1.8 for over four years and am about to change. We have loved the Toyota and may well get another, but I'm unsure how durable...
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  Audi A4 won't rev past 1000rpm 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Audi A4, which starts perfectly but wont rev above 1000rpm until I have waited approx one minute. Then it revs fine although a bit blows blue smoke....
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  Do 2011 Audi A4s have a clutch issue? 22 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My car, which is a 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE Technik 136 4dr, has just had its MOT. Everything was fine except that the tester stated that the clutch was...
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  Which car will take three child car seats in the back? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with...
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  I'd like your advice on which two to three year old car to buy... 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's thirteen year old Skoda Octavia was rear shunted recently and has now been written off by the insurance company. Now looking for a replacement...
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  Ford Focus diesel losing power 30 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN...
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  Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something...
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  What's the spiritual successor to the classic 911? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  About 18 years ago I bought an early Porsche 911 as a fun daily driver - now it feels too valuable for that role. What is today's equivalent? I want...
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  Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel....
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  Why won't my warranty cover my Audi A4's shock absorbers? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A4 is in for MoT as I write. At the beginning of the year I was given an insurance against MoT failure to the tune of £750. It says quite clearly...
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  Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...