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  Over 75? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Rover 75 diesel estate auto. It has done 120,000 miles. The gearbox has failed and would cost about £2,000 to replace. It's a lovely car but I'm...
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  Cutting the crass 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in need of some assistance. My mother is looking to change her 2006 Clio automatic and needs a car of a similar size. She wants something premium,...
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  Shifting gears 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your reply to BP in Saturday's Telegraph. Are you suggesting for Swindon production of the Honda Jazz there is a possibility that...
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  Diesing out the dirt 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a FIAT 500 diesel (which she loves) and we took it in for a first service at £149. I didn’t check the oil after the service to ensure it had...
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  Inheritance taxi 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In December 2008, in the teeth of family opposition, my 85 year-old father, who is not very well off, bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0T automatic hatchback,...
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  Cooped up 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Cooper D auto, which is a great little car and lots of fun. However, to be practical, I really need something not quite so mini and a softer...
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  Diss-be-lever 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be very grateful for any advice. I would like to buy a car with small body dimensions and a great automatic gearbox because most of my driving...
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  Shoulder bolster 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter will be 17 soon and I am starting to think about a suitable car. Due to a shoulder condition she will be limited to an automatic. I would prefer...
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  Ramp consumerism 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our 80s. She is partially disabled and uses an electric scooter for mobility. Our automatic Honda Jazz has served us very well for...
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  What's the best crossover/SUV for £20k? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £20,000 to spend on a new crossover/SUV. What do you suggest I buy?
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  Mercdes E200 gearbox problem 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The automatic ‘box on my Mercedes-Benz E200 sticks between third and four gear, but changes if you put your foot down or go over a pothole. What's going...
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  When will showrooms reopen? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When are car showrooms in the UK going to be allowed to reopen?
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  Which city car suits very low mileage use? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Which city car suits very low mileage use?
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  How much should an MoT cost? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What is the expected price to pay for an MoT?
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  When does my responsibility for a leased car's insurance cease? 20 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At what point in time does my responsibility for a leased car's insurance cease?
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  Problem areas on the previous shape Nissan Micra - what should I look for? 15 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any known problems with the Nissan Micra automatic 2009. Is it a K11 or K12?
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  How much is my 57-plate Vauxhall Corsa worth as a part-exchange? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How much can I expect in part-exchange for a 57-plate 1.4 Vauxhall Corsa automatic with less than 10,000 miles, in metallic and very clean?
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  Should I allow my Lexus RX300 automatic's brakes to cool before using them to hold the car stationary at traffic lights etc? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought an automatic Lexus RX 300 (2003, facelift, 5-speed auto). In many ways a silly concept, I am delighted with it, because the large number...
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  Should I hold my CVT gearbox on the brake? 20 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Having replaced the earlier model we now have a Jazz CVT which does twice the mpg on narrow hilly Cornish lanes. I drive as economically as I can but wonder...
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  Can we return our Nissan Juke for failing to achieve its quoted mpg? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel...