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  Transferring numberplate from an old vehicle 13 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to sell a registration number from a motorcycle that has not been on the road for many years. How do I go about this?
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  Comfort zone 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife loves her Panda 1.1 Active. It is 5 years old and has been completely reliable, but the ride has become more jolty as the Dorset roads have deteriorated...
• Best old diesel auto 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Im getting closer to buying myself a car that is for my own enjoyment, about a month to go before I have the money I need. What I want is diesel ( suit...
• Insurance help needed 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I've had a Toyota Starlet and just bought a Volvo S40, called my insurance to change the vehicle on the policy and they're asking me to pay additional £509 for the remaining 6 months. Whereas I've rung other companies, including MoreThan with whom I've got another car covered and they've quoted me £539 for the whole year. What shall i do? Shall I just get a new policy with someone else and let the old policy on the old car until it expires or shall I call my current insurance company and ask them to cancel it?
• Dealer rip off or common sense ? 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Thinking about my recent thread on BiL's 330d (my old car). When I had the car all servicing was done by the book and the tab picked up by the lease company. Now it's in private hands BiL has carried on the credo of FDSH down to the recent coolant and brake fluid (he's a flyer so a bit....well you know).
• Is it wise to use 4 year old oil 15 May 2006 (Forum)
  Shortly I am going to change the engine oil in my Polo 1.4 tdi pd and I have two similar questions regarding this job. First I have an unopened 1litre...
• Advice wanted on selling 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I hope someone here can help me - I got lots of advice when I posted a question about buying my first car. My Dad died recently, and since my mum doesn't drive, we need to sell his car. Mum doesn't want to advesrtise it, and have people phoning up, and wanting test drives etc. It's a 9 year old Carina, so we know it won't be worth very much, but we don't want to be completely ripped off either.
• Expensive or cheap service 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am a bit worried about going for the cheaper option as it means the plugs will not be changed until the car is 5yrs old. Any opinions - am I about to be ripped off - it is currently booked in for the 40k. Thanks
• BMW V MB v Rover 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Ideally it should not be more than 4 years old and 60,000 miles. I know these cars aren't cheap to run but something of this ilk wouldn't be too bad on the pocket. I only do about 11,000m/yr so a two year old, 40,000 miler wouldn't be so bad as I'm planning to keep it for at least four years.
• Slack timing belts. 10 May 2002 (Forum)
  Customer asked for the timing belt to be changed at 36K (genuine mileage and original belt) because the car was 6 years old. While getting the bits for the job someone was saying to me it was a complete waste of money and only mileage could affect a belt. Well forget the technical for/against but the slack on the old belt was amazing.
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  VED Consultation Paper 20 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will be submitting my observation that there are 307,407 vehicles that are totally exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty under the pre-1973 Historic Vehicle...
• Would there be something with 24mpg on a 1.6 diese 1 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  I happen to see a 5 year old Honda CRV deisel for sale. The display showed it as 24mpg. Would there be something wrong with this car with such bad mpg?  
• Aluminium reflective numberplates 16 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Having had an acrylic number plate shattered (by a stone, presumably) I was wondering if: a)Aluminium Reflective number plates are legal on a year old car? b)Are they even available anymore?
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  Need a reliable used family car - any suggestions? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2012 Ford Focus estate that my wife wants to get rid of and replace with something with a higher seating position. We have shortlisted two cars: 2013...
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  Can you recommend a first car for a teenager? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best first cars for a teenage driver?
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  I need a reliable, sub-£10k vehicle to tow a horsebox. What do you advise? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a good tow car under £10,000 to tow a horsebox with minimum braked towing weight of 3000kg. Running cost and reliability are most important.
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  Can I tax a car without a V5? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a car without a V5C (it's in the post to former owner). Is there any way I can tax it? I do have the old V11 with various codes on it.
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  How do I reactivate my car key after changing the battery? 30 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the battery in my car key fob. How do I reactivate it now?
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  What car would you recommend for comfort, reliability and luggage capacity? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our 6 year old Jaguar XF Portfolio, which we like, is due for a change. Annual mileage is around 8000 - mostly short journeys, but 4/5 times a year 700...
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  What are your thoughts on the E36 328is? 9 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a '97 e36 328i sport coupe a few months ago and have been blown away by its combination of performance (brilliant harmony of engine, gearbox and...