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  I'm tempted by a little Volvo 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice...
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  Is a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor a good buy at this price? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C180K Sport Coupe automatic with 44,000 miles at £6495 - which seems good value. Were the quality and rust problems...
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  Is the Mondeo auto box any good? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have looked at a Mondeo Titanium auto, I think they call it dualtronic. Are Ford autos trustworthy?
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  Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I...
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  Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start...
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  Buying a new small or medium accessible car 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new automatic (CVT) 5 dr small or medium car. It must have a low sill and must also be able to be adapted for hand controls which...
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  Can I remove my DPF? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As the owner of a 2011 520D BMW touring automatic I only do about 5000 miles a year mainly City driving. I see advertisements for removal of DPF, is this...
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  Maintaining my Rover 75 29 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 54 plate Rover 75 CDTi Automatic with 28,000 genuine mileage. I paid £4650 for what almost appears to be a new car. I intend to...
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  Is there a device that automates toll-paying on French motorways? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to France shortly and would quite like to have a prepaid or post-paid device for paying the motorway tolls. Can you advise of the best method?
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  A modern classic sports car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying something silly, fun and unusual. I have looked at: Maserati 3200 2001, Aston Martin DB7 3.2 2004, Jaguar XK8. Any other...
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  Replacing an old Civic 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Honda Civic R-reg petrol automatic has died. It's been reliable and suitable for purpose and done over 200,000 miles. Please recommend an equivalent...
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  Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide...
• Toyota Yaris MMT 2007 - Rejecting a used Car 11 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  My Father recently traded in his '03 Yaris Automatic for an 07 Newer model with MMT automatic transmission. He collected the new car 5 weeks ago and since then has taken it back to the garage several times as he was convinced the gearbox was faulty.
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  What are your thoughts on the Daihatsu YRV? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My friend is looking to buy a new car with a smallish engine. She has been looking at a 2003 Daihatsu YRV 1.3 F-Speed. What are your thoughts on this car?...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel Toyota RAV4? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a used RAV4 to replace my lifesaving, sadly departed RAV4. Could you advise on the better option, either petrol or diesel? My annual...
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  Dualogical? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend interested in buying a FIAT 500 Automatic, but they have seen some reports saying there are problems with this transmission. Have you had...
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift 1999 2.0 16v automatic - Stalling /erratic idle /engine management lamp 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Symptoms started occasionaly a few weeks ago but are now much more frequent.  The engine management lamp has lit up for a few moments...
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  Number fate 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Overstayed in a 'free for 2 hours' retail park car park: Fine/invoice £80, but £50 if paid within 10 days. Automatic number plating against registered...
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  Roughage with the smooth 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am moving to a country that has uneven road surfaces and potholes. Which vehicle would you suggest that I should take.
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  Jazztised 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 5-year-old Honda Jazz CVT, which has been extremely reliable and a joy to drive, but she is now thinking of a replacement automatic. What...