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• Mercedes G-wagen 8 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I am contemplating the cheaper selectable 4WD version built before 1990 but still around £4000-6000 for the later ones. I have my eyes on a LWB manual 5-cylinder 300GD but would the 280 petrol (automatic) be easier to live with. I nearly bought a very smart black diesel soft top a few years ago but had higher mileage requirements then and it was going to be too slow for everyday use. The VW Tristar I bought instead was a fantastic vehicle but had to go when the 2-year warranty expired and I was looking at hefty bills on my own (eg ECU under warranty £1300).
• strange idle on 'M' Fiesta 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Having once owned an old XR2 that did similar things, I suspect that these issues may be the fault of a duff automatic choke. Is anyone in a position to confirm my suspicions - she is taking it to the garage on wed to get it MOT'd and would like to get it fixed then, but is worried about just asking the garage to 'fix it' without having an idea of what may be wrong.
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  Why do the front brake calipers on my Jaguar X-Type keep binding? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I purchased a very clean low mileage (85k) 2003 2.5L automatic Jaguar X-Type from an elderly gentleman who had only used it for short, local...
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  Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ?
• 2017-2018 - Skoda Yeti advice 24 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  I have had some great advice and I think I have narrowed down my search to potentially upgrading to a Skoda Yeti Petrol.I am looking for a newer model 2017 to 2018.I an thinking of an automatic as well. there seems to be a lot available which is great and there are so many editions and types and also many which are higher miles and therefore cheaper. I find myself thinking I could go for a higher miles Karoq which would be newer for the same price as a lower mile 2027 Yeti.
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  What is a reasonable amount of time for an insurance company to process a theft claim? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is a reasonable amount of time for an Insurance Company to process a theft claim?
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  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports like the Toyota Elgrande?
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  Does VED on hybrids go up next year? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?
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  Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts?
• Mazda 3 - £12-15k reliable and comfortable daily 11 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    Will be doing 30 minute motorway commutes and usual town driving a few times a week as well. My priorities are comfort and reliability, and budgeting £12-15k. Would want an automatic considering a lot of time is spent in rush hour traffic. Considerations Ive made so far Mazda 3 (2019+): seems to get very frequently suggested on other sites; I really like its looks as well as interior with physical controls.
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  How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
• BMW 320i F30 - Car isn't fully stopping after sharp braking 12 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I brake but it still tries to move, I put the handbrake on and its still trying to move. What is this? It's a BMW 320i, used, 2012 model, its an automatic. I'm worried that I'm going to have an accident or get flashed/recorded and done for going through a red light, even though I don't fully go through it I get into the junction before the car eventually stops.
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  Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets...
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  How can I improve the headlight performance of my son's VW Polo? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My son has the above Polo and the headlights are not good enough to safety drive at night as they do not give a bright enough light. Could you please confirm...
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  What is a good car safety windscreen breaker to buy? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Car safety window breaking tool, any views where to buy from?
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  Will the DVLA give me the details of a hit and run driver? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?
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  Can I fit seat belt extensions to my car? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai Kona Electric is very difficult to fit the seatbelt into the clip on the driver's side. Would there be any problem if I bought a seat belt extender?
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  Do you have any feedback on fuel-saving devices? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any feedback on fuel savers that plug into a car's tuning system that are being marketed at the moment?
• Juke or yeti? - Best larger reliable car on a budget 24 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  I am considering selling my Yaris and getting a bigger slightly newer car such as a Skoda Yeti or a Nissan Juke I think I would get around £4,000 to £5,000 for my Yaris and I was hoping to get a newer car for no more than say £11-12,000.Ideally I would like an Automatic this time with some mod cons like heated seats parking camera bluetooth etc but I also want it to be very reliable and relatively cheap to run and maintain,thank you   
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  Can you recommend a used car for a £30,000 budget? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best second hand car for £30,000