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  Recommend a reliable car for £6000? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My auntie is looking to spend around £6000 on a car. Reliability and low running cost are important. What would you suggest?
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  Is low mileage good on a used car? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife insists on low mileage, but I consider average, say 10 to 12,000 per year, is best. Who's right and why?
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  Is the new Kia Rio a good idea? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is this car worth considering if I drive approx 8000 miles annually and are the usual servicing requirements needed? ie cam belt particulate filter and...
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  Need a reliable small car 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a petrol manual 4/5 door car for 4K/5K miles. Reliability and economy are important to me. What models/manufacturers should I look at?
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  Is premium fuel worth it? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a BMW 120i convertible (having reached that time of life!) and was wondering what difference Shell V-Power fuel would make as opposed...
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  ix35 or ASX? 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy an ix35 or ASX? I live in a rural area and do about 18k a year. Looking at the ASX4 or ix35 Premium. Love the styling, need 4WD, mpg is...
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  Wint some, lose some 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering investing in winter tyres for the coming season. Clearly the driving wheels are critical, but as it is much more costly, is it important...
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  Jazz blues 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Will Honda ever sell a Jazz with a 1.5l engine in the UK or are they terminally convinced the only people who buy the Jazz in the UK are OAP's?
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  Is my Mitsubishi L200 belt or chain cam? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know if my Mitsubishi L200 Triton is belt or chain driven? My husband says chain, but a Mitsubishi mechanic has told me that all L200s...
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  Why are EVs not more streamlined? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  It amazes me that the current lot of electric vehicles do not seem to even pay lip service to streamlining to save battery. The front of a large number...
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  I'm no longer able to drive - can I insure my car for two named drivers? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’m no longer able to drive after a stroke. Can I insure my car for two named drivers one of which has a car wile the other is named on two other vehicles?...
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  Car warranty conditions - can I use an independent garage? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Honda Jazz online from a dealer 300 miles away. On checking locally, the nearest dealer is 12 miles away. However, there is a Honda...
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  An economial estate car suitable for rough roads 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I do a lot of driving on rough, gravel roads as I spend a lot of time in South Africa, and am looking for an estate car that will survive them....
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  Need to buy a small 4x4 - what do you recommend? 31 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a old Range Rover which has been brilliant. However, I don't really use it as much as I use to and I still need a four wheel-drive that I can use...
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  Why won't Volkswagen UK help with rust problem on my UAE-import Golf? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have hit a brick wall concerning my 5-year old Volkswagen Golf. I bought this car brand new from Motorpoint, Glasgow. It was an import from the UAE and...
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  Not entyrely 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking round a nearly-new-used-car showroom yesterday and could only find one car with a pair of tyres on the same axle that matched. These were...
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  Eire today 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16 valve GLS that is coming up for 12 years old and am looking for a new or nearly new car as a replacement. I would like something...
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  What small yet comfortable car would you recommend? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Mercedes S-Class for years, but now that I am in my late 80s I want a smaller car, but with comfort as near the S as possible. Of course...
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  Can you recommend a sporty car for a 10 mile commute? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car for a 10 mile commute. Fuel economy isn’t important. I have always wanted a Mazda RX-8, and second hand prices are great value. However,...
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  Can a car warranty be transferred? 13 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  When a car is sold within its warranty period does that warranty 'travel' with the next purchaser?