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  Should I keep or trade in my old Golf? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2001 Volkswagen Golf TDI. It has covered 101,000 miles and has a number of issues that need fixing. Currently, the DMF is vibrating and I have...
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  Is there an issue with oxygen sensors on the Toyota Aygo? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Aygo, purchased new in September 2015. Just before it was five years old it needed a replacement oxygen sensor, at about 17,000 miles....
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  Best small car for £7000? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to spend £7000 on a small car doing average mileage a year. I'd like a car that's one or two years old. What do you recommend?
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  What is a realistic price for my wife's 2000 BMW 523 SE? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought her BMW 523 SE Touring automatic in August 2000. Since then she has carefully cherished it, had it regularly serviced, done only 90,000...
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  Can you recommend a classic car for a 17-year-old driver? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am just about to come into my final year before my GCSEs, after which I will be entering VI Form and hopefully be learning how to drive as I am September-born....
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  A dealer has pulled a warranty he gave me on a car after being dissatisfied with my part-exchange. What can I do? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car today. I am really happy with it, though the "full service" he stated was only a quickie and I have a tyre on the legal limit, and just...
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  New car, old roads 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a 3rd Generation Prius T-Spirit in September. It is my 3rd Prius. Every aspect of the car has been refined and improved and it is a...
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  Why does Ford have no control over Ford franchised workshops? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have an 8-year-old Ford Ka that has always been looked after by a local independent garage. As it was eight years old we thought we should have it serviced...
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  Can I recommend Dr Tranny Lubeguard Instant Shudder for autobox oil changes in the Land Rover Discovery 3? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed in your column at the weekend some advice to someone about a judder and an autobox oil change. This is becoming a more frequent problem in the...
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  Flooded vent well has caused £3700 of damage to our 207 - what are our rights? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mother's 44 month old Peugeot 207 needs some serious repairs (over £3500 worth of work) due to the starter motor wire burnt in PSFI requires replacing....
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  What's the best hybrid estate car? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my 10-year-old Golf diesel. I would like a car with similar fuel costs and am told the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hybrid is good....
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  How much is a 20-year-old Ford Fiesta worth? 7 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have decided for health reasons to stop driving. I am trying to sell their car, what in your opinion would be a reasonable price for a Y Reg...
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  Can you recommend a car that will cope with work and family life? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed jobs and now work for myself as a market street food trader. I'm looking for a vehicle that can do two jobs: carry all of my equipment...
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  Why does my Volvo keep misting up? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my Volvo V70 (2002). The car keeps misting up on journeys and the only way to keep the screen clear is to use the air con demist....
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  Selling an old Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or not? 18 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to sell my 2006 Ford Mondeo, but cannot work out if it is worth fixing. It runs really well and has 80,000 on the clock. Problems are some scratches,...
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  Should a throttle body be covered by warranty? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Beetle is three and a half years old, has done a total of 9,496 miles (I have had the car a year and half, and when I bought the car it had...
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  Volkswagen Scirocco turbo failure 13 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI BlueMotion. It broke down last week with plumes of white smoke coming from the exhaust. It was towed back to...
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  Can you recommend a warranty plan for our 3-year-old Skoda Yeti? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our Yeti 1.8TSI 4WD new in September 2010 and have been absolutely delighted with it. We bought a Monthly Service Plan at £15.57 per month to...
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  Buying a Range Rover Sport - what to look out for? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a Range Rover Sport 3.0 HSE, and I'm aiming to secure an 11 plate with 12 to 20K miles on the clock. However I have a dilemma and it’s all...
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  Coolant loss in a 16 month old Astra 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 16 month old (from new) 17k miles Astra J 1.4 Turbo has started consuming coolant. The first time the warning "check coolant" came on I filled the header...