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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?
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  Should I disconnect the DPF? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is your advice on disconnecting a DPF from a diesel car and running it without one?
• What to make of this MOT history 6 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Has it being involved in a major crash, where the speedometer was damaged?   As it is an import, can't tell if this is a crash repaired?       
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  Best SUV for driving in the snow? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best smallish car, SUV or crossover to buy for frequent drives between London and the Isle of Skye in all weather conditions?. Comfort and...
• V.W. Golf - Pound vs Euro Buying a new Golf in Europe 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I am hoping to find somebody with experience in purchasing a right hand drive vehicle in Europe , paying in Euros , and importing such purchased car to the U.K. Then registering , paying any due import taxes, getting such vehicle past any imposed safety checks , and bla de da de dah . Any body out there who hyas experience in such things please get in touch .
• Ex-pat car insurance needed - any ideas? 16 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I only need it for around 4 weeks while the import formalities are completed. I have followed up the suggestion regarding insuring via the VIN/chassis number in Austria but that's not a flyer. Any ideas - apart from hiring a car for a few weeks which has already been suggested?
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  Is there a bigger Ford pickup than the Ranger? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if there are two Ford pickup trucks on the market? I was travelling on the A25 when an enormous Ford pickup truck passed me, I thought...
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  A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed...
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  Buying a car with high seats 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have an A-Class Mercedes-Benz with cruise control and automatic transmission. The seat height is important - my wife is slightly disabled....
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  Which comfortable, petrol-engined manual car to replace our Rover 75? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to dispose of our treasured Rover 75 and downsize. We're thinking of replacing it with a Vauxhall Astra or similar. As we are in our 70s comfort...
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  What happens to ex-Motability cars after they're given back? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What happens to all the ex-Motabilty cars after the time comes when they have to be handed back? I am looking to replace our currant car and need a medium...
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  Converting a car from German to British spec 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion....
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  Small family car with good performance 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small medium size family car must seat 3 kids in back, economy not an issue due to limited mileage. Performance and style important,...
• Buying? a car in Jersey. 23 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  How is a used car valued for VAT if importing into the UK? What paperwork is required? Cost of a one way ferry for car or sell it to a dealer? Initial Google searches show virtually no hits on secondhand car sales. Anyone know any recommended dealers or franchises?
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  Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Elegance (diesel) - timing belt or chain? 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Skoda but I'm aware from reading Honest John's column regularly that the issue of timing belts/cams is important. Before I buy,...
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  Would the Nissan Primastar or Peugeot Expert Tepee make a better taxi? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee
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  Should I buy a 2007 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 2007 Nisan Tiida? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have shortlisted two cars - a 2007 Ford Fiesta Zetec with 18,000 miles and a 2007 Nisan Tiida with 35,000 miles. Both are the same price. Which one...
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  Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance...
• Rented a car now want to buy one... 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  To buy out there, you are looking at about AUD 35,000 (which looks like GBP 15 - 17,000) which in my books it a lot of car for the money. One option is to import one to the UK, but (aside from all the issues with import alone) I will bet that the corrosion protection for cars out there is nothing compared to what we get for cars built to UK spec. I dont even want to start thinking of parts availability...
• Mahindra coming to the UK 2020 14 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Mahindra have announced they plan to expand out of Italy and Spain in the next 18 months and enter the UK by 2020. Dacia take note I don’t expect Suzuki UK nor the importers behind Ssangyong UK to be happy about this