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  Will used cars face higher tax after April 2017? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a used 2006 bmw 530d. I am planning on holding on to the car for only a couple of years and would like to re-sell it after...
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  Problems with my Audi on full-lock! 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to apply full lock (or almost) to get out of my drive as cars park either side. I have noticed that the car jolts and makes a noise. The jolt is...
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  Does a car have to be insured or can it be driven legally by a non owner? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a newer second hand car and still have my old car which is taxed for another six months and I am no hurry to sell or scrap it. I...
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  Does the cam belt on my Fiat Panda already need replaced? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Fiat have contacted me saying that the cam belt on my 2012 Fiat Panda is overdue replacement. It has only done 30,000 miles. Is replacement really needed...
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  What's the best method for fixing a paint chip? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a very small paint chip on my two year old BMW 2 Series. It's only 2mm in size, what's the best method for repairing it?
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  Does anyone find the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI prone to flat spots? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Anybody else suffer flat spots at low revs in the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI or find it easy to stall at low revs in first and second gear?
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  A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because...
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  Simply obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In the past when older motorists like me hark back and wonder none of the major manufacturers produce a less complex car than is currently on offer with...
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  What's the best first car for under £7000? 18 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the first car for my daughter and can spend up to £7000. I will need to sell it on in 2.5 years so looking for something that may hold...
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  New insurance after a crash? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just crashed my car and the insurance company is more than likely writing it off. I'm not sure how it works with insuring the replacement. Will it be a...
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  Valetta parking 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway,...
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  What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son turns 17 later this month and I am looking for guidance on a first car. Our budget is £2500 and I am thinking Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mitsubishi...
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  Is replacing a turbo an expensive job? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old Kia Cee’d and my garage has just identified that the turbo is producing a whistling noise on acceleration. They also gave me the impression...
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  Why don't Fords in the UK get Sync3? 19 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Having recently returned from a two week driving holiday in America, my rental Mustang had Sync3, which is a great improvement over Sync2. I also saw Fiestas...
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  Which used car is best - Auris or Civic? 6 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend...
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  What motability car? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a...
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  Long delivery times 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month...
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  Should my daughter buy the Ford Platinum Warranty with her used Fiesta? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is buying her first car, a three-year-old Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with Sport and Tech Packs. The dealer is offering her the Ford Platinum Warranty...
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  Swirl guides 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 37-month-old SAAB 9-3 1.9 diesel that has done 30k+ miles. He bought it at 12 months old from Gordon Lamb Saab in Sheffield, which as since...
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  I'm about to go into 12 weeks isolation because of coronavirus- what should I do about tax and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78 years old and for the next 12 weeks will be in isolation. My car will be garaged and not driven in those weeks. Where do I stand with regards to...