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  Which petrol car for elderly drivers offers ease of access? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our seventies with clean driving licences. We also have creaking joints and blue badges. We do not anticipate carrying wheel chairs, yet. Due...
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  My recently bought Mercedes-Benz C220 has brake vibration - why? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a second hand C220 automatic. The car has 108000 and full MB history till 100000. I collected the car yesterday from the trader, who...
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  Which mid-size estate? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I travel 12K miles per annum. Lots of short runs of less than 5 miles, a daily commute of 12 miles each way, with the odd 50 mile journey. Need to replace...
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  Condensation in my car keys caused central locking fault. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might be interested in my conclusions for misbehaving central locking on a X-Type Jaguar. The problems were varied and not constant as to...
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  Is this a warranty repair? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic transmission needs a complete reconditioning. The gear box was dismantled at a specialist transmission place and they reported that the fluid...
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  Should I keep my 23-year-old Honda Civic or replace it? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been happily driving my manual Honda Civic for 23 years and it has done 67,000 miles. It is entirely reliable, sails through MOTs and doesn't depreciate....
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  Which small car for a disabled passenger? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which new small car would be best for my friend's occasional use in the Isle of Man? It should be suitable for a disabled passenger (himself) to enter...
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  My Skoda Yeti can slip out of gear when reversing - has this been improved on the new Yeti? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Motability Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI with the DSG automatic gearbox. I love the car but have found the gearbox unsatisfactory in that it can slip out...
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  Honda Jazz recall - can you help? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz (registered 3 Jan 2005) and have covered 76,000kms (47,500 miles) to date. I am now getting a noise at the back when driving at...
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  Mercedes-Benz ML or Jeep Grand Cherokee? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was about to replace my Mercedes-Benz ML with the new model when I became aware of the similar (almost identical body, different mechanics) Jeep Grand...
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  Which small automatic for my wife? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Here in the UK my wife is looking for something like a Polo petrol auto. VW agents do not always seem over helpful and autos seem rare. Could you please...
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  Mitsubishi Colt auto won't engage reverse gear 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The auto reverse gear usually engages first time but occasionally when I stop, leave the engine running putting it into neutral and then into reverse again...
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  How does the Honda Jazz's i-Shift work? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please explain how the i-Shift in a 2008-2010 Jazz works in practice? Do you have a choice between fully automatic and using the steering wheel...
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  Is an £1100 S-Type Jaguar a good buy? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1999 Jaguar S-Type Jaguar. It is a 3-litre V6 automatic. It appears to be the basic model with cloth interior, in good condition,...
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  Where can I check the part-exchange value of my Vauxhall Meriva? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 1.7 Meriva Design Diesel and am now looking for a Meriva SE 1.7 Diesel Automatic as a replacement. Can you give me an idea of the price I...
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  Dealer sold a faulty car - does "sold as seen" apply? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A colleague purchased a 2007 car three months ago from an independent motor trader. Last weekend the engine fell out, causing extensive damage and leaving...
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  How can I get a cheap Lexus? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent who buys cars with high depreciation is on the right track, but I've refined the idea even further. Go to your local Lexus dealer and...
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  Best new car to last a long time 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every...
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  Downsizing from an Octavia 6 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Skoda Octavia 2.0 DSG Diesel estate for the last 5 years on a lease from HSBC. It had done 60,000 and has had nothing wrong with it at all...
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  Problem unfolding 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 140bhp 4x4 DSG (which is a diesel automatic). It the 2010 model and is a 2011 reg. I absolutely love this car. It does everything...