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  What secondhand, ULEZ-compliant cars do you recommend? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a secondhand, ULEZ-compliant car to drive daily on the motorway. I have £8000 to spend. Which car would you recommend?
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  Should faulty air con be covered a used car dealer? 30 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought a car on Sunday from a secondhand dealership. On the test drive, the air con was blowing but didn't seem very cold so he assumed maybe it...
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  Why is blue smoke coming out of my car when I accelerate? 6 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my car the other day and all of a sudden the car starts producing blue smoke. It wasn't much but it was noticeable in the rear mirror. The...
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  I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual...
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  I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps...
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  I'm looking to replace my Daihatsu Terios - what would be a suitable new car? 24 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I love my Daihatsu Terios, which I have had now for about 10 years. I call it the Tardis as it is deceptively roomy. I'm now looking to buy something similar...
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  Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature...
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  Can you recommend a fun to drive, economical, small car for £10k? 16 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a SEAT Leon for the last four years: zero road tax and 60+ to the gallon but the visibility is dreadful and I cannot get out of the car without...
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  When will the UK have a standardised EV charging system? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When are we going to standardise the confusing muddle of charging EVs? When you go to a point you don't know whether you have to belong to a net, need...
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  I damaged my car on our driveway wall - do I have to tell my insurer even if I'm not claiming? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our drive is curved and bounded on one side by a low stone wall. Having missed it on thousands of occasions I have managed to scratch our car. I have no...
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  What does the future hold for petrol cars? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a...
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  Are there any seven seat hybrids? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a possible replacement to my current seven-seater Toyota Verso. Are there any hybrids? Fuel efficiency will be really helpful. If it drives...
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  What's the best 4x4 van? 24 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best 4x4 van?
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  What should we replace our BMW 1 Series with for a spacious boot, quality interior and a competent drive? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need to change our 3 year old BMW 118d M Sport for a petrol automatic with a better boot than the 1 Series, an easy lift hatch, and the refinement you...
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  Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however,...
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  Is the Yaris CVT reliable? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying used (65 plate) Toyota Yaris petrol with a CVT automatic gearbox. Are you aware of any problems with the Yaris CVT box - or anything...
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  Performance, economy, reliability - what do I go for? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, looking for petrol car that combines performance with economy as I'm currently driving a Mazda 3 sport 2.2 diesel 185 that provides all of the above,...
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  Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models...
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  Replacing X3 tyres - do they have to be BMW approved? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the front tyres on my BMW X3. However, I have been told that the tyres must be BMW approved and within 2mm of each other, otherwise it...
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  Can I reject my Nissan Qashqai over loss of power? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error...