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  What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!
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  Is there a better alternative than a Skoda Kamiq out there? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Kamiq (an excellent motor) but am ready for a change. I don't know whether to wait for the new updated 2024 Kamiq, or to go for something...
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  Will the DVLA give me the details of a hit and run driver? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?
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  Can you recommend a used car for a £30,000 budget? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best second hand car for £30,000
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  Can you recommend an EV estate car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son needs to change his car. At present he is running a Volkswagen Golf estate and needs to change it for a similar size and spec electric vehicle....
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  Should I buy a Toyota Yaris or a Toyota Corolla? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a hatchback for mainly work travel (15 to 30 miles per day). I am interested in a Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross and Corolla. I would like to get...
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  Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode? 3 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine...
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  I made a stupid mistake and put the wrong fuel in my car. What should I do? 9 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I filled my diesel Nissan Qashqai with petrol. What’s the best course of action?
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  Do you have any advice about driving to charge a flat battery? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  If I take my car for a decent motorway run to charge battery, do you have any advice about speeds, gears, putting heaters on etc?
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  I want to replace my estate with a crossover. What do you recommend? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to purchase a small SUV to replace my Volvo V50. I am 73 and having read your review, I'm wondering whether the Honda Jazz would fit the bill.
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  Do I still accumulate no claims if my insured car is SORN'd? 16 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I have an insurance policy on a now SORN'd car, do I get to keep the remaining no claims bonus after transferring? If my policy runs out while on the...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much...
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  Is it necessary to let a small turbo petrol engine cool down before turning it off? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is it necessary to cool down a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost engine before turning it off? If so how long is it necessary to run the engine for?
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  If my car passed its MoT but has pitted brake discs should this be on my certificate as an advisory? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If my car passed its MoT but has pitted and scored brake discs, is this supposed to be on my certificate as an advisory?
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  What sporty looking but reliable car would you recommend on a budget of £8000? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I would like something a bit sporty looking, low tax and insurance, reliable and economic for under £8000. What models should I be looking for?
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  Is there a driving course for older drivers who want to refresh their knowledge? 5 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be 70 very soon. I feel the need to update my driving skills (and to have an independent opinion on my competence, or lack of it). I got my license...
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  What's causing the noise coming from my engine when I accelerate? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi Q3 140 TDI is four and a half years old, with a full five year Audi warranty. It has developed a low clatter, at about 2000rpm and noticeable particularly...
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  Should I drop a gear to increase the revs on my Volvo S80 to clean the DPF on long journeys? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo S80 D5 and regularly do long journeys but not at more than 3000 revs. Should I drop a gear to keep revs up to clean the DPF?
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  Which Citroen models will get the new suspension system? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that Citroen has patented a new suspension system that will be introduced this year. I am thinking of changing my C5 Tourer which has the hydro-pneumatic...
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  Why is my Ford Fiesta losing coolant? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2 is losing coolant. There has been no overheating, fan kicks in and goes off as normal. Also no mix in oil and no water pump no...