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  Is better to have a dealer service history? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI will be six years old in September, 35,000 miles. The MINI dealer service will be £180 including VAT. My local garage could do it cheaper but...
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  New Highway Code - when do drivers have to give way to cyclists? 11 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The new Highway Code states that drivers turning left and right must give way to cyclists coming from behind them. Does this mean drivers waiting at the...
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  Which used Toyota Prius hybrid should I buy? 28 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Many of us are being forced to consider changing petrol cars to used hybrids. Could you tell me which Toyota Prius models/years from 2008 onwards qualify...
• Any - Recovery Services - Not Even Same Day! 10 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  It ran for five miles and died with no power whatsover in a dark country lane. The car, nearly new, automatically phoned JLR who said I believe you have broken down. Yes she said. OK we will pick it up tomorrow! Somewhat nonplussed she phoned Green Fflag with additional family membership. We will be out in an hour; or maybe two hours; or maybe.....
• Volkswagen Golf - First car, 08 Golf Advice? 18 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    If it helps, besides 2 minor stone chips on the bonnet, the bodywork and interior is pretty much spotless from the photos. Also I've been told this is a high price but I'm not sure if this is because it is an automatic and some are unaware of the average higher prices (little to no DSG mk5 golfs under £3000) or if car prices are just relatively high atm? All in all, what are your overall thoughts on the car, the price, condition etc?
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  Which premium hatchback has the largest boot? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to replace a 2015 Mazda 3 with something similar. But we need a bigger boot, especially for two Spaniels. I'm a bit of a brand snob, and...
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  My car is parked off the road - do I still need insurance? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a vehicle undergoing repairs for several weeks it is taxed until 2022 but the insurance has expired. My previous insurance provider says the car...
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  Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids?
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  How can I listen to my USB music stick in my old Jaguar X-Type? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. On my previous Jags I have had a USB connection for my music stick but I cannot find a USB connection in my current car. How...
• Volkswagen Golf - First car, 08 Golf Advice? 8 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    If it helps, besides 2 minor stone chips on the bonnet, the bodywork and interior is pretty much spotless from the photos. Also I've been told this is a high price but I'm not sure if this is because it is an automatic and most people compare to the much lower average prices (little to no DSG mk5 golfs under £3000) or if car prices are just relatively high atm? All in all, what are your overall thoughts on the car, the price, condition etc?
• SEAT Alhambra 2013 - Battery/Door lights flashing - Alhambra 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Its been charging on and off via a Ctek XS 0.8 over the last week and its holding very little charge even after 13-14 hrs and also after a 50-60 mile trip. After the last charge both automatic door opening lights on the dash are now flashing. If i can, I want to sort this issue(s) myself to keep costs down as gf is v likely to be made redundant imminently, that said we have nearly 2yr old triplets so time is at a premium.
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  I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy? 23 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and...
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  How far can I go to get an MOT done? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How far can you drive for an MOT during the lockdown?
• FPN court summons for driving with No insurance !! 14 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm new to this forum and I'm searching for info regrading my dilemma but there's hardly any info regarding this on the web. On 30/09/2019 my cousin financed a new Audi A3. it was his first automatic car and he asked me to show him the ropes so he insured me on it temporarily  ( for a one month period ) at approximatively 9AM . The car was delivered  at 5PM with a complementary one week insurance on his name.
• ford cmx/ Xsara PIcasso/ Other mpv - Dilemna between cars... 6 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  This is what I want: Higher seating position (hence me wanting an MPV, just got rid of my 4x4 which was guzzling fuel) Automatic Reliable Good mpg  Max 3000/3500 pounds I don't do much miles, 8000 max a year so petrol would be best I think.   My choices, after doing some research online seem to be: CMax or Xsara Picasso or Megan Scenic (possibly a model 3) (although I am weary of the fuel consumption of older models)  Definitely no C4 Picasso due to the faulty auto gearbox   I have seen a few cmax (2006-2009) but there seems to be a problem with the suspension arms, a "disease" that costs 500 pounds to repair.
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  I do 60 miles per day. Should I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently do 60 miles a day to work and back, mainly dual carriageway and B roads. I was looking at buying a used Skoda Octavia Estate with the automatic...
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  Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for just one trip? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to collect my 3-year-old grandaughter and mother from the airport as a one-off journey. Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for one trip?
• Mazda 6 2.2d sport (2015) - DPF Malfunction warning - worth a manual regen? 22 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Following Mazda's helpful guidance, off for a run down the M23 I go, keeps revs between 2.5-3k. Halfway back the message turns into 'DPF Malfunction', so I presume this means the automatic regen failed. I call the local Mazda garage, who inspect it (well, probably plug in their code reader and charge £120 for the privilege) and tell me that the Throttle Body needs to be replaced and a manual regen tried, but this - after already leaving me £500 odd worse off - doesn't guarantee that it'll fix the problem, and the DPF might need to be replaced anyway.
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  Will touching an infotainment screen while driving be banned? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  With the restrictions on touching the screen of a smartphone while driving being considered, I assume all the cars with touchscreen controls for the radio,...
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  I have a Ford Kuga PHEV on order. Should I cancel due to the fire recall? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please give me your view about the news that Ford has suspended sales of this model due to fires affecting the High Voltage battery? I have one...