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  The DVLA has no record of my classic car - how do I get it registered again? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 since early 1966. The reg is GXE 537C but it has been off the road for many years. I am aiming to sell it but...
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  Will my car be classified as a Cat D and will that affect the used value? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 11 month old car has had its front and rear bumpers replaced after a low speed shunt where the airbags were not deployed. The insurance company of the...
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  What's a good car for driving in winter? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I know it is high summer, but can you recommend a winter runaround that can be used on untreated rural roads? My current car is a BMW 5 Series estate which...
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  Is there any cheaper option to insure my two teenage children on my car? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 18 year old daughter 18 and 17 year old so, both with provisional licenses. I want to put them on the insurance policy so that they can learn...
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  Which large used cars have low insurance and depreciation? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I expect to be working in the UK for about a year and want to buy a used executive saloon while there, then resell before leaving. What models combine...
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  Mercedes C63 AMG fault 10 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 18 month old C63 Coupe 507 Edition and the car has a judder from start off. The car has been into three Mercedes dealers and off the road...
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  Can sump plugs fall out? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2007 Mazda 6 was driven 150 miles on the A1 with no apparent problem. No unexpected warning light came on. The car was parked at its destination....
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  Upgrading from a Toyota Aygo - what should we buy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs to upgrade her three-door Toyota Aygo. She would like to keep small, but safety is important as she’ll be driving our two year old grandson...
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  Buying a Qashqai that missed a service? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Nissan Qashqai+1 1.6 petrol. The car is in excellent condition and only 18 months old. However the car missed the first service and has 30k...
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  Buying a car for comfort - what would you recommend? 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a five year old, 56,000 mile Lexus IS 250-SE and am looking to change. My key priority is comfort. I have my current vehicle to trade plus £30,000....
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  Should I buy another Hyundai i20? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had to replace both the rear calipers on my Hyundai i20 before the car was 2 years old. I live too far from the dealer to see if their warranty...
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  Car for my son for about £6,000 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son has about £6000 to spend. He does about 8 to 10,000 miles pa. He wants a medium (e.g.Focus) sized car for commuting and pleasure. His priorities...
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  Moving winter tyres from car to car 1 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought another Dec 2012 Jazz 1.4 ES and I am wondering if I can put on my previous car's (2004) three-year-old Nokian winter tyres 185x65x15...
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  Child seat in in a Mazda MX-5? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would you recommend fitting a forward facing child seat to a Mark 2 2004 Mazda MX5? I have read numerous forums recommending turning off the front passenger...
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  Does my Fabia need a replacement cam belt? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2 1/2 year old Fabia is due for its 40,000 mile service and the local Skoda independent garage tells me that the cam belt also needs changing. Checking...
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  Does coasting downhill use more fuel than remaining in gear? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Some tell me that coasting downhill in neutral uses more fuel than remaining in gear. However, the MPG computer in my 1992 Corrado G60 says otherwise....
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  Goodwill on a failed Citroen C4 shock absorber 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 Picasso failed its first MOT having just turned 3 years old. It failed due to a serious leak on its rear offside shock absorber. The...
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  VSA module issue on a Honda Accord 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Car went into Honda garage Aberdeens for repairs and when they went to reset code the VSA light came on, and I have been advised that I have to pay £1,600...
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  When should I sell? 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As we do 25,000 miles each year, a couple of years ago we bought a 5 year old Citroen C4 diesel for £5000 with 61,000 miles on the clock. Now, after...
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  Buying a new small economical car -what would you recommend? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 11-year-old Astra which is costing too much. I am thinking about a small car which won't cost more than £8000 OTR. Ideally something...