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  Can I use an independent garage for my car's first service? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite...
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  My son wants to buy a classic car in Morocco and drive it home to the UK - what are the pitfalls of him doing this? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home...
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  How much is my grey import Mazda Eunos worth? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Could you suggest a selling price range for my sports car? It is a Japanese grey import Mazda Eunos 1.8 first registered in UK in October 1998. I had the...
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  Best used estate? 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used mid-size estate. I have been reading your answers to similar questions, and it seems you recommend the following: * Ford Mondeo *...
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  Discovered that my car was first registered in Cyprus 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford CC1 in 2010 and this was registerred by the Wright Car Centre and DVLA on 1st March 2010, I was advised I would have a 2 year warranty....
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  Max tax 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son recently bought an imported Toyota people carrier. The vehicle is shown as first registered (abroad) in 2000 but not registered in the UK until...
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  I want a Volvo 850 T5-R - what are the pitfalls of buying a Japanese import 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When I was a cop in the 90s, I considered the Volvo 850 T5 to have been the best ever police patrol car, and always hankered after buying one. Bringing...
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  Should I buy a Honda CR-V imported from Cyprus? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a C-Class Mercedes on lease hire and the car has to be returned shortly. We are in the market for a replacement and have about £20,000...
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  Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf Mk7 or the new Mazda3? 19 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a new car - driving experience and fun are important (along with practicality). Which new car gives the best driving experience the new Golf...
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  Am I legally required to convert my speed from kph to mph? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering importing a 2003 Volvo XC90 into the UK. It is LHD and the speedometer is only calibrated in km/h. Will this be legal?
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  Why isn't insurance risk rated against shoe size? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  If insurers are no longer allowed to charge women lower car premiums than men under EC law, why don't they use shoe size instead? It is highly-correlated...
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  A car with a large boot 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend as a replacement for our aging Nissan Primera. A large boot is important. We've driven automatics for 20 years but are considering,...
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  Buying a car from motorpoint 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any potential pifalls in buying a car from Motorpoint ?
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  How can I export my Ford S-Max to Singapore? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to export my one-year-old Ford S-Max 2.5T to Singapore. Do you have any advice and can you recommend an agent to help me ship and import the...
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  Can you recommend an extended car warranty? 28 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Velar is coming up to four years old and I’m thinking of taking out a warranty, is there any particular company you’d recommend?
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  Will the Great Wall Haval M4 be coming to the UK? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In Malaysia recently I tested the Great Wall Haval M4. It was exactly what I would be looking for in my next car - a torque converter auto, proper hand...
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  Does a service plan start from the date of first registration or the date of sale? 31 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My friend bought a Citroen C3 in September with 10 miles on the clock. Now, at 1200 miles, the dealer has told her its due for a service. On top of that,...
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  A car I bought turned out to be an import - what can I do? 26 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was never informed that a 7-month-old Discovery I bought was an import and now two years later this has affected the price. The vehicle was purchased...
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  Is my classic car tax exempt even though it was imported to the UK in 2006? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen T25, manufactured by 1981, first registered in Germany in 1983 and then in the UK in 2006. As my V5C reflects the date of first registration...
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  Looking for a spacious petrol manual car 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a petrol manual car. Needs to be quite large, comfortable on occasional long motorway trips and strong enough engine for easy overtaking....