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  Cambelt change now on my Fusion? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just traded my Fiat 500 for an easy access Ford Fusion. It is an ex-Motability car, registered in 08/2009 and with 13,600 on the clock and a full...
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  Should I get my four year old car serviced by an independent garage? 1 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What are the disadvantages of having my Skoda Superb serviced locally now that it’s 4 years old? It has only driven 13,000 miles.
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  Should Toyota cover the cost of repairing my 8-year-old Avensis Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Avensis Verso. Recently my car appears to have developed the following problem: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/avensis-verso-2001/?section=bad...
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  Is leasing better than buying? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover...
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  Buying a one-year-old Avensis? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a one-year-old Avensis from Hills of Woodford who I understand is one of the Toyota approved dealers. The conversation that...
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  What should I look for when buying a W124 Mercedes-Benz? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My mechanic says that all modern cars are trouble, so I now long for an older and really well-made car with a dash clock that I can look at anytime I like....
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  How important are age and mileage on a used car? 26 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  If a car is 4 years old but very low mileage is it worth buying?
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  Can I add a named driver to my policy and then transfer ownership to that driver later? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a new car but it won't be ready until January. I want to transfer my old car to my daughter-in-law in December. Can I just add her to my car...
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  Can I reject a used car over a lack of parking sensors? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought an 11 month old BMW 1 Series from a main dealer. It was advertised as having front and rear parking sensors, but when I got home I discovered...
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  Can I say I'm the main driver of a family car to make insurance cheaper for my daughter? 27 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has received outrageous quotes to insure the old family car, a 2001 vintage 1.8 Ford Focus to drive herself. It was previously insured with...
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  New or old i30? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just done a test drive on a brand new Hyundai i30 1.4 petrol and it was extremely good. However, considering my budget is about £10,000 (with finance)...
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  Upgrading from an old A3 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just retired, I used to drive 300 miles a week. My now 14 year old Audi A3T never any problems until February when it had a new clutch kit fitted. Recently...
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  Medium sized old cars 12 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Am constrained by budget and looking to buy a medium size car about 10 years old to drive 6000 miles a year. Hatchback petrol to seat 4 adults. Am...
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  Dies sulk 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 1.8 TDCi Mondeo (fuelled with Shell V Power diesel) is only returning an average fuel economy of 41mpg. The car has done just over 1,000 miles. Is this...
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  New SORN regulations? 27 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Any comment on the new legislation re all vehicles have to be taxed unless SORN'd? Scenario: I buy another car but have not yet sold my 'old' car....
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  Replacement engine for four year old Volkswagen 8 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old Volkswagen people carrier bought brand new and serviced by Volkswagen. Recently it has been losing power and the dealer is charging...
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  Can you recommend a car which will be cheap to insure for our 17-year-old son? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago I was able to insure our 17-year-old daughter with a provisional licence on my own Morris Minor classic car insurance policy for a negligible...
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  Should I buy a used car that's only done 2000 miles? 24 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am after a used Mazda 3 automatic car. I have seen a 2 year old car with only 2000 miles and another 2 year old with 15,000 miles. Is it better to buy...
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  Driving in Europe - should I take an old car? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I bought a new Mercedes-Benz S350L, which I cherish. Problem is when I leave it in public car parks etc. I worry about dings and scratches...
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  Towing with an automatic Rover 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Rover 75 2.5l petrol automatic. It will be used occasionally to tow a small 2-berth caravan. It's 11 years old and done 60'000 miles....