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  I'm looking for an economic, reliable, refined van - what do you recommend? 29 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an LDV Maxus, which I have been pleased with as a work horse. I'm looking for a van with more refinement, good fuel economy, road handling, safety...
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  Would an electric car cope with hilly terrain? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Honda Jazz CVT. My my wife, who has limited mobility, really likes it. However, we feel that with the type of motoring that we do,...
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  A new car for twins... 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking,...
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  Engine warning light on Mazda 3 27 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Seven months ago I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 diesel. It has 71,000 miles on the clock and is out of warranty. Yesterday, whilst driving down the motorway,...
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  Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about...
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  Can you recommend an economical car for a 21-year old for under £5000? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car. I'm a 21-year-old female and have had my driving licence since 2008. My budget is maximum £5000 to include insurance...
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  Can you recommend an economical, safe lease car for use as a city commuter? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I presently lease a Nissan Micra Tekna through the NHS trust l work for. The trust will not be undertaking any further leasing agreements when mine runs...
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  Shrink wrapped 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to seek your advice about the purchase of a new Volvo S80 DRIVe and would appreciate your views about the current quality of Volvo cars. I...
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  Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and...
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  I need to replace my Peugeot 306 with another car for short trips and occasional longer journeys - petrol or diesel? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned diesel Peugeots (309/306) for around 25 years and found them brilliant, doing 18-20,000 miles a year. Having now retired, my mileage is down...
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  Favoured Five 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I felt you may be able to point us in the right direction regarding the search for a replacement of our present car. I took it over from my father 16 years...
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  Forewarned 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some years ago your comments assisted my decision to buy a Berlingo in 2003. Subsequently, I upgraded to a C4 Picasso. I changed from the 2003 Berlingo...
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  Simply obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In the past when older motorists like me hark back and wonder none of the major manufacturers produce a less complex car than is currently on offer with...
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  Higher SEAT 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and...
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  Credit sleaze? 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2005 I returned a Citroen C5, which had come to the end of a three year lease, with slightly less than the agreed 45,000 miles on the clock. The...
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  What items do I have to keep in my car by law? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what items I have to keep in my car by law please? There two things I can think of which may be required, a warning triangle and two yellow...
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  Do new tyres for an electric car have less tread depth? 17 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my front tyres replaced and find the tread is only 6mm. The tyre company tell me that this is correct for an electric car. The tyres are...
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  Should I keep the air con on all the time in an EV? 30 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I had followed your advice to always keep the air con switched on, and to good effect in that with my vehicle owned from new for 20 years it has always...
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  Is it normal for engine bay to be partially painted? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I looked under the bonnet of my new Citroen C5 X yesterday, and was surprised that the engine bay is only partially painted in the body colour. It actually...
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  What are the rules for personalised registration plates? 20 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have read on the Government private number plate auction website that a private plate must show the age of the vehicle. However, some plates do not seem...