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  Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem...
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  What are the benefits of low profile tyres? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I often hear that low profile tyres are a silly fad, but in my limited experience I feel that the car actually is more responsive and steers better. The...
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  Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good...
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  Can I change my Skoda Octavia's tyres for better ride comfort? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance is great in all respects apart from one. The ride is painfully hard so I would like to change the tyres which are...
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  Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best...
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  Downsizing from a V70 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute...
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  I'm very pleased with my new C-Max diesel, which drives superbly. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed to a new C-Max 5-seat 1.6 diesel. This is my first diesel and I am grateful for several tips via your column, particularly the...
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  Blue about colour choices. 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in the process of buying a new car. I note with some amazement that several manufacturers only offer one base (non-metallic) paint colour. This...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting...
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  Is it common for 2006 Ford Focus models to suffer transmission failure? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic Ford Focus is just four years old with 54,000 miles on the clock. Last week I lost all power, the car wouldn't drive properly. The dash showed...
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  Amazzed 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A conundrum. It’s time to part with my nearly 8-year-old super Mazda 626 GSI SE that’s been faultless and consider a replacement. Any ideas? I’m 6’, 65...
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  What's a nice looking car for £2000? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a nice looking car for around the £2000 mark? Any ideas of what's a good buy and what to look out for in terms of mileage, etc?
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  Afford Moredoor 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Honda Civic 1.6 Sport 3 door hatchback registered November 2003. I bought this nearly new on your recommendation in exchange for a Ford...
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  Maximin 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We're a retired couple who run two cars. My husband drives a Hyundai i30 and I have a MINI One. We've had both cars nearly 3 years. However, I think I've...
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  Shock absorbent 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2008 Mazda 6 estate, which I am very pleased with. I only have one problem with it and that is I often receive an electric shock when...
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  Keen old Saaby 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to trade in our old SAAB and get a double cab pick-up. We will be using it for collecting wood, round hay bales, travelling across fields,...
• Mazda 3 Takara 2008 - Mot advisories on car I want to buy 1 May 2025 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a cheap automatic and have put a small deposit on a Mazda 3.  I'm begining to get cold feet though.     It orginally failed the Mot with this lot: Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e)) rear axle/subframe heavily corroded Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))   It was re tested after a bit of work and passed leaving these advisories: Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))   I really don't know whether to go a head and buy it.
• Mazda 2 - Insurance claim: what would you do? 15 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  Hello, I will try to keep this as succinct as possible. I bought a car (Mazda 2, 2011, 1.3L petrol manual, ~42k miles) about two weeks ago. I drove it home, used it one other time, and the next time I found it the driver side window was smashed in and plastic panels around the ignition had been slightly lifted.
• Mazda 6 diesel SPM CD 120TE, check engine light blinks - codes P0304 & P0342 13 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I'm the owner of Mazda 6 diesel SPM CD 120TE, 89kW, 10 years old, 170k km. Last week yellow check engine light started to blink for few seconds and the engine behaved strange i.e. I couldn't accelerate the car for these few seconds.
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  Why do used car salesmen try to sell so many unwanted add-ons? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently decided to update my car and, having seen a suitable car on the forecourt of our local Ford dealer, I arranged a test drive. This was fine and...