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  When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
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  Driver refuses to admit crashing into my car - what should I do? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A driver of another vehicle reversed into me while I was stationary. The other driver is now denying the collision took place and the accident management...
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  What is a good small PHEV? 31 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2016 Mini Clubman and with the back seats down we can easily fit our three large dogs in. We would like to change to a plug in hybrid,...
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  Can I trace an old car if I know the reg number? 15 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In the 1970s, my wife and I owned two Austin Mini. How do I ascertain whether or not they have been scrapped, still on the road or declared SORN? I can...
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  What's the best hot hatch for £6000? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a reliable sporty'ish hatchback with average/good fuel economy. I have £6000 to spend. Any suggestions?
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  Heated front screens 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We now live in Dorset after retiring and moving from Chislehurst. We get a lot of frosts in the morning and the wife likes the Ford because of its...
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  Is the mileage rate for electric vehicles different? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm taking part in the Mini E trial and will occasionally use the car for business use. Under the company policy I currently claim back 22p a mile and...
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  No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,...
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  What do you think of the new compressed air-powered Mini CAT? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons and make the car go....
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  What should we buy to replace our Ford Fiesta? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We wish to change my wife's car - a 2012 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Our minimum requirements are a small car (about same size as current Fiesta), five doors, automatic,...
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  Taking Abarth 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my 2004 Golf 2.0 FSI with 40,000 miles for a smaller car (from reading your column, an Abarth 500, FIAT 500 or MINI Cooper), but I still...
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  How will an engine upgrade affect my car at the MoT? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to fit my 1991 Mini Mayfair with a 1275cc carburettor engine from a 1980's Austin Metro. It was originally manufactured with a 998cc engine. From...
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  I have £6000 for a fun, economic and reliable car - any suggestions? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £6000 to spend on a used car. I'll use it for a daily 25 mile commute in rush hour and, as my wife has a Volkswagen Up!, it will be our main...
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  What's the best petrol automatic car to buy? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I may already have my ideal car, the Hyundai i10 torque converter auto and chain cam. Are there any new cars at a reasonable price that have torque converter...
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  I need a used automatic small SUV, what are my options? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a secondhand automatic compact SUV for my daughter. She likes the Nissan Juke but have seen bad reviews for automatic problems. Our budget...
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  What car comes in the most interesting colours? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in the Kia Niro PHEV but I'm disgusted at the choice of colours. Is there another make that would give me everything the Niro offers:...
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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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  What MPV has removable back seats and a large boot? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which cars are best for a single person? I currently have the Citroen Berlingo and love that I can remove the rear seats and leave them in the garage which...
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  What used automatic? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to trade in my 54 plate MINI Cooper for a small or medium sized car which is economical and reliable. It must be automatic. I do long distances...
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  Which cars are made by British workforces? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar X-Type to sell (value £4000-£5000) and around £20,000 in cash to buy a new car. If it makes sense to do so, I would like to factor into...