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  Little belter 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This week I took my 2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport for its 5-year service and MOT. I bought the car new and it has 43,000 miles on the clock and has been serviced...
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  Access car 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 80 year old mother-in-law is driving a V reg automatic Scenic which has seen better days. She suffers from osteo-arthritis in her shoulders and needs...
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  Which medium-sized car would you recommend for a 70-mile daily commute including motorways? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a medium-sized car either new or a couple of years old. I travel 70 miles per day (half on motorway). I'm currently driving an Audi...
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  Wallys and vomit 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have 2 grandchildren: 14 and 11. They both suffer from sickness in my Astra (no, it's not my driving) but are happy in my husband's Saab and their parents...
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  My mum's insurers have written her car off without her agreeing to do so - what can we do? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 73-year-old mother's car was hit by an SUV that went through a red light. The driver admitted fault and said she was not concentrating (messing with...
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  Is an extended warranty worth while? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Discovery Sport is three years old at the end of January. Should I take out an extended warranty as offered by the Land Rover dealer.?
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  Can a Cat B write off legally be allowed on the road? 17 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a cheap car but the seller has said it was once an insurance write off. A quick check shows it was a Cat B write off in 2008. Everything...
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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns...
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  Buying a used Ford Focus - petrol or diesel? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read...
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  Mitsubishi Colt gearbox problem - any solution? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 diesel semi automatic has a problem. All appears normal when the engine is pulling but when decelerating on the overun, the transmission...
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  Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
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  Need to downsize from a 3 Series - what should we get? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our 2005 BMW 320d, which we both enjoy driving, with its rapid acceleration. Ideally, we would like a used car with a little more headroom....
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  Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
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  Brake discs worn after just 8500 miles 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Toyota Auris was requested to go back to the dealer following its first service as they wanted to check the brake disc due to possible corrosion....
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  Nosey Ford Fiesta - what's the cause? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but it sounds like it has got noisy tappets that don’t quieten, even when warm. I’ve read you can flush engine then...
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  Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
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  Where can my twins learn to drive cheaply? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a widow with 17-year-old twins who are keen to learn to drive. I do not want them to drive my 2006 Honda Civic and I do not have the patience or time...
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  A Polo count-down 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling....
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  Diesenfranchised 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to you hoping to get some advice regarding a situation that I am currently in with my Audi A3 2.0TDi DSG Automatic. I am a 47-year-old mother...
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  We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit...