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  Why is my new MG5 suffering from condensation? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought an MG5. The only problem is it’s bad with condensation but when I put the heater on it drains the battery. Can you help?
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  How many days grace do you get for expired road tax? 15 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My road tax ran out yesterday (the email was sent to my spam folder, so I obviously haven't seen it). I'm currently away without my logbook/V5C. Can you...
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  Do diesel hybrids have DPF problems? 19 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How do diesel hybrids cope with switching on and off, between diesel and battery, if they have a DPF fitted? Even a medium length drive might involve lots...
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  Should I buy a Suzuki S-Cross? 22 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Ford Focus and I'm looking for new/used car. I am considering a newer Focus or Suzuki S-Cross, could you advise me if the S-Cross is a good...
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  Should I buy a new Honda Jazz? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Honda Jazz for seven years now and am thinking of swapping it for an automatic, possibly a hybrid. I do very few long journeys but use my...
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  Which small electric car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical...
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  Who operate the best/cheapest public EV charging stations? 9 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have just committed to buying my first 100 per cent electric car. Who are the best/cheapest recharging stations for charging whilst out and about please?...
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  Which Volkswagen automatic gearbox should I avoid? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've read many times of problems with this Volkswagen DSG auto gearbox. Could you please remind me of the engine/auto combination to avoid?
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  Can I drive my car with power steering failure? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1994 Daimler Double Six (X305) with a serious power steering leak. I have booked it into a specialist garage but will it still be drivable with...
• Drivethedeal. 29 Nov 2020 (Forum)
    Personally I would factor in an extra two years of exetended warranty on the Fabia as I would have a DSG again - not sure if I'd do the same with the Jazz (which also only gets a standard 3 yrs warranty, as opposed to, say, a Toyota, or Hyundai at 5 yrs). And, by way of an alternative, the Fiesta automatic now starts at around £23,000 !! - with around £4,000 knocked off at some brokers.  That sounds a lot for a Fiesta. It's making that Fabia automatic SE hatch look cheap at a discounted price of not much over £13,000.
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  Why has DVLA not returned my V5 in six months? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I sent my new owner slip off to DVLA back in January, I taxed the car online and they take my monthly payment, so the car I sold taxed and it must be registered...
• Honda Accord - 2004 Accord v 2008 Mondeo mk 4 24 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  I should note that I'm a young driver so the insurance is ~1.5-2x more for the Honda. The 2004 Honda Accord 2.4L i-VTEC Executive is up for £2.7k, automatic, petrol, has had 1 owner, 85k miles and is at a (seemingly) reputable dealer. MOT hisotry is a bit more complicated and has upper susp ball joint wear, front radius arm play in bush. The 2008 Mondeo 2.0 Zetec is up for £2k, manual, petrol, has had 4 owners, 85k miles and is private.
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  Do you recommend disengaging the electronic handbrake to prevent brakes locking? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I read that it's advisable to disengage electronic handbrakes, on those cars having them, to prevent possible locking of brakes - especially where some...
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  What new hatchbacks would you recommend with a decent warranty? 28 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  After the lockdown is over, I am going to buy my final new car. I want a Ford Focus-sized hatchback, petrol, automatic with good reliability and a decent...
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  If I go to trade my caravan as part of an agreed part exchange, will I be ignoring Coronavirus lockdown guidance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm awaiting a call to go and collect a secondhand caravan from a dealer. I'll also take my current model in an agreed part exchange deal. If I go now,...
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  Is there any way of keeping warm in a classic car with no heater? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought his dream car, a Morris Traveller. He has no garage but can have it winter stored. His thoughts about this are the poor heater in the Moggy....
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  I'm looking for a car to transport my mum's mobility scooter - what do you recommend? 21 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a secondhand automatic car to transport my mum's mobility scooter. I would like a vehicle that has two additional seats in the back for...
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  What small car for £5000 do you recommend? 12 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my old 2003 Smart as a runaround. I need two doors, preferably four seats which when not used gives me a good space for a load. An automatic...
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  Why is the gear selector on my 1991 BMW 525 very stiff? 27 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently wrote to you about problems with a 1991 BMW 525 SE automatic. After a very robust drive in a hilly domain the selector of the gearbox selector...
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  What small yet comfortable car would you recommend? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Mercedes S-Class for years, but now that I am in my late 80s I want a smaller car, but with comfort as near the S as possible. Of course...