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  Scratched screen - will the garage fix it? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought one-year old, 4600-mile, Mercedes-Benz E-Class from Mercedes-Benz Used Retail. I drive it home and put in garage, and three days later...
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  Why has Toyota abandoned the Yaris' digital speedo? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Toyota Yaris and was disappointed to read that Toyota has since abandoned the digital speedo. It is so easy to read and, when driving abroad,...
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  Can I get a B-MAX/ Focus with Powershift? 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like a B max (1st) or a Focus (2nd) with the new 1.0 eco boost - but with the Powershift dual clutch auto box. Do you know when they will be out?...
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  Best route to selling 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have two very different cars to sell and would appreciate your advice as to the best route for each. A 13 year old Rover 214 in exceptionally good...
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  Do children over three years old need to be in a car seat in the rear of a vehicle? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Do children over three years old need to be in a car seat in the rear of a vehicle, or can they use the standard seat belt without a car seat? I'm reading...
• How old is your battery ? 22 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Google says batteries last up to 5 years but sometimes only 2-3 years. I have never replaced the battery in my three (well-serviced Jap) cars (9 years,...
• Is Citroen Air Suspension Reliable? 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  A question regarding Citroen's hydro-pneumatic suspension, It seemed to be that with the old BXs, that when the mileage got high, the car got a little old and the suspension gave problems it would mean big bills. Is it still the same with the modern Citroens (like the C5), or is the system now more reliable at high mileage?
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  The subframe of my car is cracking from corrosion. Does the manufacturer have any responsibility? 12 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK from 2006. It's done 100k miles and is generally reliable. However, it needed the brake pipes replaced due to corrosion...
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  Are newer cars really safer? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford Focus new in 2003 intending to keep it for a long time. Now 10 years on I am wondering if safety and crash protection has moved on enough...
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  What's the best small car for an 80-year-old driver? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 80-years-old and have driven since I was 20. I now want a smaller car with good all-round vision and sprightly acceleration. What do you recommend?
• Crash worthiness of classic/old cars 8 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I think scally wags are about at this time of night. Question is, does anyone remember having a bump in the seventies/seventies era car and how did it/you stand up? I'm trying to weigh up the added risks of driving my old Allegro vs My 1999 Rover 620ti (itself not the strongest of cars I'm led to believe) What are the implications of an Allegro or such like being hit by any 1993 is onwards (airbagged) type cars?
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  Buying a small car for my wife - what would you recommend? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have about £6,500 to spend and would preferably prefer it to be no older than three years old with relatively low mileage. What would you recommend ?
• Old Parking tickets on your new car 27 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I'm glad to say that this has never happened to me but having watched the highly entertaining Cops Cars Bailiff type programmes recently it made me think. If...
• Audi TT - 18 mths old - corroded disks 23 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  An Audi TT with 14K on the clock has corroded front disks - not worn but rusted and as such give grinding noises. According to the Audi dealer who sold...
• Are the goalposts moving faster? 7 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  For some models this is not much longer than the original warranty. As the perceived life of a car shrinks, will typical owners see it as less worthwhile spending to maintain cars? Soon we shall have to copy the Japanese and export old vehicles just to move them on.
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  Steering wheel vibration at all speeds on 9 month old Audi A1 petrol car 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Audi refuse to acknowledge that a problem exists even though the vibration is apparent with just a foot on accelerator while stationary. It is very pronounced...
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  Newer car for oldies! 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At present we have a 6 year old Toyota Yaris. It's been reliable but we want to change it in. We're 82 and 75 - both still fit and able to drive and we...
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  Trading-In - what if the dealer misses a problem? 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  If a dealer is given the chance to test drive an old trade-in, and does not ask specifically whether there are any problems with it, does he have any legal...
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  Why are some insurance companies excluding cover for old age? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I thought other readers might be interested to know of my car insurance experience today and wonder how widespread this attitude is. I am a fit 81-year-old,...
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  Buying an old diesel 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap...