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  Need a cheap, small car with automatic gearbox for £1000 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small cheap automatic for my 23 year old son to learn to drive in. Ideally £500 - 1000. What should I buy?
• Daewoo Lanos - Wheel bearing warrenty 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hello there Just before Christmas one of the rear wheel bearings failed on on my car (awful loud grinding noise, not just the humming of a old bearing). That particular bearing had been replaced at the end of July (2015) through the MOT. I had presumed it would be covered under warranty but the garage has told me it isn't and along with the bearing the axle stub joint needed replacing. £170 to fix.
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  Tyre issues with Ford Focus 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 2002 Ford Focus. The front tyres are worn on the inside and one of the rear tyres is worn on both side. The steering wheel is also...
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  Honda i-Shift - clutch wear? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In the Sat. June 8th Motoring Suplement you answered a readers question about a smell from their 3 year old Jazz like a burning clutch. You suggested that...
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  In praise of Motorpoint 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently purchased a 2-month old Fiesta from Motorpoint Newport. When we got home we noticed a minor gouge on the rear panel. Motorpoint asked...
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  Why has the motor trade changed from mechanics to men in white coats? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have attached an advert for a motor mechanic in the early 1960s that shows how the motor trade has changed to white coats and computers.
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  When do you change a timing belt? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When my wife booked her five-year-old Modus Dynamique DCI 88 E4 in for its annual service and MOT she was advised that the timing belt should be replaced....
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  Fiat Punto reliability 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic (Petrol) with 30,000 miles on the clock for my first car, due to its fairly good looks, low insurance...
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  Quiet, retyring person 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2-year-old Toyota Prius hybrid car and I find the road noise on tarmac is quite high. The tyres fitted are Michelin Primacy 215/45R17. Can you...
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  Could you forward this petition to reinstate the rolling tax exemption for classic cars to your readers? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please forward to all people you know who operate an older vehicle. This is a petition to reinstate the rolling tax exemption for vehicles over 25 years...
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  Fiat Punto ECU issues 5 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have Fiat Punto 1.2 petrol, my ecu has gone I got one from scrap yard with keys ket as well and fitted but it didn't start! It was cranking What else...
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  Missed a recall on an older car 30 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought a 1998 Chrysler Voyager. I don't think it's been in for any recalls at all. Would I still get it done and would it still be free? I've read...
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  Replace a Skoda Octavia estate - or extend warranty? 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering replacing an 8-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI estate but will also consider taking out an extended warranty to cover future repairs....
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  How can I protect my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' paint from bird droppings? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 18-month-old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate and have to park under trees. There is a constant problem with bird droppings (pigeons)...
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  Pharmasuitable 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my Land Rover Freelander diesel company car for a more tax-friendly 4x4. Budget around £12,000, with a requirement for a generous...
• I thought insurance dropped at 25! 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Ho hum, I have to say I'm a little disappointed, throughout my motoring life I've always told myself that the only good thing about hitting 25 would be that my insurance would drop. Fat chance! It's the same cost this year as it was last year even as a 25 year old and with an extra year's NCB! By the time I've opted to protect my NCB it puts over £100 extra on the premium pushing it up to about £750ish (I only remember car insurance to the nearest £50). So, now that I've discovered this I'm left asking the question, just what on earth is good about being a quarter century old?
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  DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Service Intervals ? 26 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just about to buy an 07 plate Ford Focus 1.6 LX and it was last serviced at 12000 miles at 6 months old. It is now 12 months since this service but only done 5000 additional miles. Should I get it serviced straight away as it is 12 months since last service, or wait until car is 24 months old (or 24000 miles if I reach that first) ?
• Modern, original fitment exhaust systems 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Here's a bit of a positive note for a change. I've been buying new cars on and off since about 1984. Lately, I've been pleasantly surprised by the longevity of the original exhaust sytem. The system on our 5 year old Jazz is still looking as good as new and the system on my 3 year old Panda is still fine.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Low Oil indicator always lights when Service due 13 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Twice now, the Low Oil indicator has come on days before I take it in for a Service (and about 200 miles since the Service warning stopped telling me in how many miles). Is this model just leaky or is my particular car bad at retaining oil? Is a Dealer likely to find a problem (and hopefully fix it) or do I need to buy a proper car (not at all impressed vs my old Mk4)? Also, PAS 'might' be slighlty stiffer - could this be connected to low/old (long life spec) Oil?