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  Could a cheap second-hand EV ever exist given the limited battery pack life? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My most recent purchase was a three-year-old Skoda which cost just under £7000. I'd love to replace it at some point with an EV but I don't see how the...
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  Which small car should I buy as a reliable runaround? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My lovely 1994 Nissan 200SX with 99,445 miles, which I have found reliable, solid, comfortable and secure, evidently needs about £1000 of work - mostly...
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  Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable...
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  Moteworthy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is...
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  No ratio Hornblower 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Honda Jazz CVT-7 some time ago on your recommendation. I only use the CVT mode and never change manually. I now want a new car. The Jazz...
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  Paths crossed 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The fuel consumption of my February 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Aventura diesel has been carefully monitored driving on country roads at an average of 50mph...
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  What vans have a dry timing belt? 25 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Which small van (similar to a Ford Transit Connect) has a dry timing belt?
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  Can you recommend a hybrid SUV? 28 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have owned a petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT car since 2012. We like the high driving position as it makes access and egress very easy for people...
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  What hybrid crossover should we replace a Nissan Qashqai with? 17 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew, his wife and two children (aged 8 and 6) are moving from London to a leafy village in Sussex. They have £16000 to spend on a hybrid, plus a...
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  Will the batteries of EVs be expensive to replace? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  At some point in the future, the batteries on electric cars will need to be replaced. I have yet to see any indication of the cost of this. I expect it...
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  How can I re-programme a key for my car? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The remote functions on one of my keys for a 2005 Nissan X-Trail does not work. I have replaced the battery. It may be the circuit board is faulty or that...
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  What's the best small hatchback on a £1500 budget? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives and works in London and needs a small and cheap car for short local plus some longer journeys. A economical to run hatchback with space for...
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  What large, front-wheel drive van would you recommend? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Large vans all have their issues. What large, front-wheel drive van would you recommend? I already own a Ford Transit so something different please.
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  What is the best small car for short journeys? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What would you advise is the best small car to buy? Such as the Nissan Note/Micra, Peugeot 108, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, or Vauxhall Corsa. The car would...
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  What's the best double cab pick-up? 11 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new 4x4 pick-up with a double cab. However, with so many models on offer, I can't make up my mind. Which would you recommend?
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  Which SUVs are built in Britain? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL with something a bit smaller - and with Brexit looming would prefer to buy a car made in Britain. So, I have...
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  Need a practical first car 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car. Have been driving now for 12 years or so, mostly a works van, (Ford Transit) and never owned a car of my own. I am a...
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  PCP - can I trade in a car on a PCP contract with a different dealer? 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2014 Skoda Citigo on a PCP deal which comes to an end in a few months. I am looking to change cars and enter a new PCP deal, possibly...
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  Buying a used 4x4 for £5000 - what should I buy? 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used four-wheel drive vehicle with a budget of anything up to £5000. I don't need off-road capability but I do use some remote roads...
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  Why is my Mazda 3 jumpy at slow speeds? 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mazda 3 (2008 model) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Over the past few months it has become rather jumpy at low speeds. I remember on my previous...