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  Should I be wary of buying a high mileage car? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 petrol Ford Mondeo with 151,000 on the clock. The vehicle is quite tidy but I'm worried as the mileage is high. What should...
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  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000 suitable for carrying a couple of dog cages and towing a small lightweight trailer?
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  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
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  Buying a used 5 Series - should I wait for the new model? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a one or two year old BMW 5 Series Touring 520i. I understand that the new 5 Series will be launched in 2017 (saloon in January...
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  Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty - why doesn't it cover broken springs? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Zafira Tourer with Vauxhall's Lifetime Warranty. The car is less than four years old, with 39k miles on the clock. However, when a broken spring...
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  Is the mk1 Honda Jazz a reliable car? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and...
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  Audi A6 Avant electric window problems 1 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2012 Audi A6 Avant, which I bought from a local Audi dealer when it was six months old. Today, the driver's side window stopped working. Should...
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  Best used family car for £5k? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has about £5000 to spend on a used family car. She currently drives a new generation VW Beetle which she loves so she would prefer something...
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  What would you consider is a 'high mileage' car? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What would you consider as high mileage in a car? Are some marques likely to be capable of higher mileages than others?
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  Need a replacement for Rover 75 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace my Rover 75. Ideally, I'd like a car with a similar level of comfort to my Rover (leather seats, air con) with similar handling and economy....
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  Should I repair my car before selling it? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a new Kia Cee'd diesel and propose to sell my 2007 Peugeot 207 SE HDi 90 privately. The car was bought from new, has full service history...
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  Can I recommend vinegar for removing smells from cars? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I note the email on Saturday 20 July regarding the smell of stale smoke in cars. An old and tested way to rid a vehicle of smells is to place a saucer...
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  Central locking problems with an old Leon 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an X-Reg SEAT Leon. When I lock the car with the key fob it locks all of the doors OK but when I walk away the car then unlocks its self and sends...
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  Is a Mercedes-Benz good long term car? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive 20,000 miles a year on a 120 mile round trip commute which is mainly motorway and have a 6 year old Mazda 6 diesel with 120k on the clock....
• Renault Scenic - recommend me a replacement car please 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
      I currently have a renault scenic (2003) bought several years ago, when it was two years old. I'm looking to replace early next year. My main requirement is to have something higher than a normal car due to a back injury sustained in the past. I do find my scenic very good in this regard.
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  Which small car offers better fuel economy than the 1.6-litre Golf? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother recently had her reliable old Ford Fiesta written off after a car hit her. She has replaced it with an S-reg 1.6 Volkswagen Golf, but is only...
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  Which small car is suitable for one passenger and three dogs? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A 78 year old lady who currently drives a Hyundai wishes to buy a small new car having room for one passenger and three small dogs. She would really appreciate...
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  A car for towing, dirt roads and regular driving 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting up an adventure sport business and looking to to buy a car for dirt tracks, towing, and normal driving. Looking to spend £5000-7000 2nd...
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  Buying a new small car 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace an 8 year old Toyota Yaris 1.0 3 door, which I've generally been happy with. Am happy with the size and level of comfort,...
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  Auto carp 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My cousin has recently bought a 3-year old auto Colt and has complained to the garage that the gearchange is jerky changing both up and down, and that...