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  I was offered a very low trade-in value for my car - is this a common dealer practice? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I visited a main dealer to have some work done on the front brakes of my 2006 CR-V, which has done 113,00 miles with a Full Main Dealer service history....
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  I have a 20 year old car - should I be dreading the new MoT? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 19 year old Toyota Land Cruiser with almost 200K on the clock. I'm worried about the new tougher MoT. Presumably my old engine must be spitting...
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  What seven-seater could you recommend that's economical, reliable and safe? 23 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a young and growing family. Our 2009 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.9 TDI is now creaking at the seams and we're looking for a secondhand practical...
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  A driver almost hit my car and is taking the case to court - what will happen? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I was coming out of a parking space as a car came round the corner. Thankfully, I braked (was only doing 1mph/2mph) and the cars did not touch...
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  Toyota Aygo clutch failure after just 8000 miles 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mum had a horrible experience yesterday. She was driving up a hill and the car started rolling backwards! She braked and stopped, but couldn't get the...
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  Replacing a 1990s Jaguar X300 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my present Jaguar Sovereign (auto) from new in 1995 and it is now coming to the end of its useful life as an everyday car. I find it extremely...
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  What could be causing my BMW X3's ABS, DSC and xDrive systems to malfunction? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive...
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  Can you recommend a fun car for £25,000? 10 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new/nearly new car, budget up to £25,000. I do not transport, children, dogs or surfboards, therefore, have a very wide choice. I do...
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  My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does...
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  Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested...
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  Consumer rights following purchase of a classic Porsche? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Porsche 928 from a classic car dealer. It is a 1987 model sold with one year's MoT, so I knew that it would come with some problems that would...
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  Who should cover these repair costs? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 10 year old 100,000 mile Audi TT 225 manual petrol quattro for which I paid £5350 cash from a dealer. Having taken delivery I now...
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  BMW 3 Series convertible from the '80s; good first car, or am I mad!? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After an ebay hour spent looking at these online, I was wondering whether they would be affordable as a first car? My brother will be learning to drive...
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  Vehicle repairer missed damaged suspension 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My vehicle was recently hit by a third party which caused visible panel damage and unseen suspension damage. The 3rd party insurance (Saga) has been exemplary...
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  Was my accident due to a gearbox fault in my Kia cee'd? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 2008 KIA cee'd automatic which I've had since new. Last year, when attempting to reverse into a parking space, I put the car in reverse and without...
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  I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car...
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  What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for...
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  Why aren't people forced to wear high visibility clothing when on foot on the road? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After a couple of incidents I witnessed this week it is so clear to me of the benefits of always wearing high visibility jackets at a breakdown situation...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable automatic car with good access, as I have a bad hip? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 88 and am actively recovering from a replaced right hip. The need to be fully able to control the car in an emergency situation is prompting me to...
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  Trading in my old car for a new one, what should I get? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April. I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel...