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  Titfer tattle 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  HJ’s HAT (Highly Approved Trader) Standard is a great idea, not before time. I would like to nominate Bird & Yates, which was a traditional very old BMC...
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  What's the best minibus for use as a taxi? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me of the best make and model of 6 to 8 seater minibus that is economical to be used as a taxi and for airport runs?
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  Where's the cheapest place to get a new MINI key? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After 13 years of use, the key which operates the central locking system on my MINI One (2001 modeo) no longer works. The whole button has collapsed. Where...
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  Need a premium compact diesel auto for £8k 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Mini One auto with a gearbox issue that isn't viable to repair. So I am looking to scrap it and buy a used small car or compact SUV. I have...
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  My used MINI is problematic, can I get a refund? 30 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought it in December (21st)) Ive since driven 1070 miles. ( (Most of that was just driving it home - dealer is 300 miles away) The power steering fails...
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  Will it be a classic? 5 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a Mini Roadster JCW 6 months ago. Great car and much fun to drive. Heard that it has been withdrawn from the range now. Will it become a classic...
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  Is stop start a disaster waiting to happen? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My first experience of a stop/start car was in a hired Ypsilon Lancia. Whilst it worked well, do you think that this is another motoring disaster waiting...
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  TYRE OPTIONS 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a new Mini Cooper SD Auto on the 17" Split Rims, 205/45/17, non run flat tyres and the ride is harsh and choppy. If I change to 205/55/16 tyres...
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  Which cheap diesel car? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking into cheap diesel transport that has no DPF or DMF. I see you have recommended the Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D before - does the Toyota Corolla...
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  MINImatic 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which, please, if any is the best MINI engine to combine with auto transmission?
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  Transvestright 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of the Opel Astra Convertible and Opel Tigra for a woman? Are they good cars?
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  Which dash cam do you recommend? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to install a dash cam in my BMW 218d Active Tourer. Which camera do you recommend as a good fit and which doesn't look out of place?
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  Do I have any legal recourse against a garage that didn't disclose my car had been damaged? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a MINI from an approved dealer 12 months ago, it was an ex demonstrator. It recently developed an issue with the air con. When I took it into...
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  Are you aware of an electrical fault with the 2009 Mini One? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine recently purchased a brand new 2009 Mini One as her first car. The car was fine until a couple of months ago, when it started to cut out....
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  We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running...
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  Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until...
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  Is my Hustler six-wheeler kit worth anything? 13 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hustler six-wheeler kit. Do you know what it's worth?
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  Insurance 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has driven a classic Mini since she passed her test seven months ago. However, with the Mini proving unreliable so we have changed to a Volkswagen...
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  Water ingress mini coupe 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been in garage since 9th Dec due to water in driver footwell . replaced door seals and tried to return to me still with water you could dip...
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  Buying a nearly new small car - what do you recommend? 22 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a nearly new car. It will primarily be used for commuting around 16,000 miles/year, mainly on good rural A roads. Ideally, I’d like...