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  Crusher, or Russia? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a brand new Skoda Octavia Elegance Estate costing £15,665 after a total Scrappage/Dealer/Manufacturer allowance of £3,500. This will bring a gleam...
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  Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on...
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  Widow’s wheels 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for suggestions. I am recently widowed, and need advice on choosing a suitable car. My husband had a Rover 800, which has been sold....
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  Under suspension 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2003 Vectra from new. All of the springs front and rear have failed in the last two years not to mention the shock absorbers. It is obvious...
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  Do I need to tell my insurer about my heart surgery? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had a replacement aortic valve during heart surgery and wondered if I am obliged to inform my moot insurance companies of the operation?
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  Can I keep my personal registration if the car is stolen or written-off? 8 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  For possible future reference, how can a personal registration be retained if the car is stolen or beyond economic repair after an accident?
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  How can I clean the wind deflector on my sunroof? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How can I clean the bugs off the mesh sunroof wind deflector?
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  What's the best 4x4 for narrow, rural roads? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, an emergency nurse, is moving from the south of England to the North East and will be commuting between hospitals. She is looking to buy a...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel car? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I will be looking and buying a used car soon. With all the emissions laws around, what will be best to go for, a petrol or diesel?
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  What's the best used, premium SUV? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace,...
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  What small city car has high seats to make getting in easier? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to change her ageing Ford Fiesta for a small city car with higher seating than the Fiesta to aid entry - any ideas please?
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  What's the best trickle charger for a Jaguar XK8? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar XK8 that will need a battery trickle charger over winter. It has a Yuasa YBX 3000 battery, 12 v 95 Ah 850 A. I would be grateful if you...
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  How heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence?
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  What is the law with children travelling in the back of classic cars without seat belts? 27 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me the law on children travelling in the backseats of a classic convertible without seat belts?
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  Is it a good time to consider buying an EV? 17 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good time to consider buying an EV? Or should I wait to see if they can improve further the range?
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  Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio....
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  Are turbocharged petrol engines reliable? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is a BMW 120i coupe "non-turbo". The latest 218 etc has twin turbos. In view of all the warnings you have issued over the years regarding turbo...
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  Why doesn't Volkswagen do a petrol Passat? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a new Volkswagen Passat, however no petrol engines are available and I am a little concerned about the SCR/DPF issues that are frequently...
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  Which used diesel car is best for £6000? 13 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used diesel car for £6000. It must be reliable and boast lively performance. I'd also like an automatic gearbox, but not essential. I have...
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  EGR Valve cleaning 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously owned a 2004 BMW 530d which was very a reliable car. I had to remove EGR valve a couple of times and clean it with carburettor cleaner. I...