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  2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
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  Stalling old BMW 525 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 old BMW 525TD automatic has developed an intermittent fault. Occasionally, from rest, when it is put into drive the engine stalls (if it was a...
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  Coming home 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are returning to the UK after thirty years in Canada. We are both getting on in years and we like automatic transmission. We have about ten thousand...
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  Tanks a million 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of sourcing a C220CDI or E220CDI estate from the BCA auction network but am undecided about manual as opposed to auto gearbox. I read...
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  Scam spam 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I appear to be receiving, daily, via email, notification of a speeding violation in New York State from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles....
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  When's the Lexus IS due a replacement? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping someone can shed a bit of light on whether you have heard when the Lexus IS is due for a replacement. I've read rumours on a couple of sites...
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  Broken springs 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The rear nearside spring on my 58-plate Mazda 3 Automatic broke during the warranty period. I understand from your column that this is not a common occurance...
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  Should I get an extended warranty? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Mercedes E220 automatic. I plan to keep it for the next 4 years. Current mileage is 33000 and I expect to do 10-15k per annum, so in 4 years...
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  Long time standing 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the...
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  Speedo repair on Mondeo 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend would like to know how much it's gonna cost to get our 2003 Mondeo TDCi automatic fixed please? It's recently developed a problem with...
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  Type of car 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you point me in right direction for another car? I am 72 and now do about 9000 miles a year. About 3500 is for going to France and the rest is local....
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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible,...
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  My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to...
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  What do you think of the iShift system fitted to the Honda Civic? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC EX fitted with an iShift gearbox. This does not have a torque converter but a clutch, as...
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  What should I be wary of when buying a used Toyota Prius Hybrid? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buy a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid automatic with cruise control and have noted that they have a standard manufacturer's warranty of 100,000...
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  Grand tourist 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are after a good car for long journeys, including touring Europe; something that we could drive 400 – 500 miles per day and still enjoy a...
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  Taxing work 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you advise me as to the best car to buy for use as a mini cab? I need an automatic to save on my clutch leg; however, I've been getting conflicting...
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  What's causing a lack of power from my 260,000-mile 2002 Skoda Octavia? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia automatic 1.9 TDI with 260,000 miles. There is no power when accelerating and it's very slow to change gear upwards, and sometimes...
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  Advance and be noticed 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife who, at eighty two, is soon to take an Advanced Driving Test with the Institute of Advanced Driving, plans to change her manual Jazz for an auto....