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  Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is considering buying a Dacia 4x4 to replace our three-year-old Renault Megane Estate. It will be used locally, to tow our two-berth caravan...
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  Droning noise from engine 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Got a new noise coming from my car as of today. At around 20 it sounds like someone blowing air down a cardboard tube. As I accelerate it gets louder to...
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  Should I buy a Mitsubishi Colt? 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On paper the Colt seems to compare favourably on price, specification and build quality with the i10, Splash and Note, but does not seem to be rated by...
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  Tyre Noise Problem - Insignia Tourer 11 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased a year old Insignia Tourer SE diesel auto. Its done 8,500 miles and is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 245/45/R18's. The road noise...
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  How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full...
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  Can I recommend Glassons garage in Camborne, Cornwall? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been using this garage for over a year now, and they maintain my old and fairly reliable BMW 3 Series. Pricing is good, service is excellent - very...
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  Tweenage crush 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be interested to know is there any value in a trade-in for a Vauxhall Vectra 1600, date of registration 27.11.98, S registration, 85,000 mileage...
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  What's the best used car for carrying bikes? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon need to replace a 1998 Mazda 323 that I have had from new. I would be happy with something similar in size noting that we do little town driving,...
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  Noisy diff - grounds for refund? 7 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also...
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  Rusty alloy wheels - what are my rights? 29 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a two year old Mercedes-Benz SL from a local dealer. The car has 9000 miles on the clock and I have noticed corrosion on the alloy...
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  High mileage Honda Accord - a good buy? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a spacious family car which will be used mainly for short journeys. I've seen a petrol 2012 Honda Accord Tourer with manual transmission....
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  Period number plate change 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've heard people say that the use of old-style non-reflective numberplates has been extended to all vehicles that qualify for Historic Vehicle class,...
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  Bought a new car, but no V5C - what should I do? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am worried about the ownership status of my six month old Kia Cee’d. I bought the car new from a Kia dealer, but they insisted on V5C retention for three...
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  Is a warranty void if serviced by non-approved dealer 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is interested in buying a one-year old Audi A3 from a car supermarket. They carried out the one-year service and stamped the service book. On...
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  What should I do with my old Saab? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1979 Saab 99, which has been garaged since new. It is not in working order, but the bodywork and the interior are in excellent condition. It may...
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  Recommend a small, fun replacement for my Renault Megane Elise? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my much-enjoyed Renault Megane Elise as it's now over 10 years old, but I don't know what to buy. I think all the medium cars are bigger...
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  Is Castrol Magnatec oil suitable for my Nissan Primera? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 6-year-old Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel. Its a YD22DDTi engine and the spec for the oil in the hand book is 5W-30, API CF-4, ACEA B1, B3. Tesco have...
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  What's the best cheap car for a young driver? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy?
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  Is the Volkswagen Polo a good first car? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 17 years old and am looking for a car to buy once I've passed my driving test. I have researched a bit and found that all-in-all, a Volkswagen Polo...
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  Could you please define what a survivor classic car is? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please define what a survivor classic car is?