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  How long will the battery last in a Honda Jazz Hybrid? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Honda Jazz Hybrid. My only concern is the lifespan of the batteries powering the motors. I intend to keep the car for 10 or...
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  Should I sell my diesel car? 3 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Should I consider selling my diesel Volvo XC60 soon as diesel is getting to be a dirty word?
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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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  Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Am I likely to have battery problems with a self-charging hybrid if I only do short journeys? Are hybrids the way to go in replacing a car that you intend...
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  Dealer won't fix my broken Range Rover - what are my rights? 3 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just spent £15,400 on a 2009 Range Rover from a trader. Within hours the car developed faults that I assumed would be covered in the change to the...
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  Buying a new car - how much should I pay for paintwork protection? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a new Toyota Prius and the dealer is offering a treatment of Gen 3 glasscoat protection at an additional cost. Is there an advantage...
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  Replacing Honda Civic VTI 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Honda Civic with a newer car offering similar performance and reliability. I've owned my current car for 16 years with no problems...
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  Are DPFs linked to EGR failures? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think there are links between the expensive failures of the DPF filter systems fitted to VAG group vehicles that do not routinely cover high mileages...
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  Warranty on a bulb? 28 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters Fiat 500 has lost its panel lighting across the left hand side of her heater and affiliated controls. The car is just under a year old and...
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  Is 'Gap' insurance for a new car worth the cost? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a new MINI Cooper Countryman and am being offered 'MINI Shortfall' gap insurance to cover the difference between purchase...
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  Driving an automatic car - why use neutral? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention the advantage of the Mercedes auto box is that the shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal. I have covered...
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  Which car offers ease of access and a comfortable ride? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our 70s and would appreciate your advice on the choice of our last car. Our budget is £4000, annual mileage about 6000. We have...
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  Buying a 'new' Audi A3 - built in 2008, registered in 2012 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi SE S Tronic from a main Audi Dealer which was manufactured in February 2008, but registered in November...
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  BMW 328i or Mercedes-Benz E-Class - which should I buy? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new car and, as I only cover about 6000 miles a year, I've shortlisted the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 250CGI,...
• Volvo C70 - Advice RE used car dealer 14 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  I collected it on the friday afternoon and drove it home from Birmingham to Coventry, then I took my partner out for a quick drive, I had covered a total of 41.8 miles and had the car for 3 hours before the cam belt snapped. i contacted the dealer who cam straight away to collect it and promised to get it repaired. he has now had the vehicle for three weeks and has apparently had to remove the head and replace all of the valves, valve seats and seals etc and has now said that as there warrenty does not cover cam belts i will have to pay £195 towards the cost of the repair and a further cost for new oil filter and oil.I would welcome advice on what to do now, i will have to pay for now as i need my car as i have been unemployed for a few months and start a new job on monday.Thanks Madguy
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  Service package - worthwhile? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought an ex-BMW 120M with 400 miles on the clock. I asked if Service Inclusive was still possible even though the car was pre-registered....
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  Suitable used high-mileage small car - what would you recommend? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a replacement for my 10 year old Ford Fiesta. I cover around 18,000 miles a year. Need 4/5 seats. Relatively cheap to run, but reliable....
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  Nissan X-trail-2.0 petrol TREK 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I should very much like a used Nissan X-trail 173 diesel, but I only cover a few thousand miles a year, so the DPF problems mean I should have to go for...
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  A dealer cracked my windscreen whilst MOTing my car - should they replace the screen? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car to a garage I've been using for many years for a standard MOT. On the whole, I'm happy with the service they provide and have not had any...