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  Seven up 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m getting a 7-seater on Motability. I need auto for my disability. Have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My 10 yr old disabled daughter needs to be in...
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  Which economical 4WD vehicle would you recommend for tackling mountains? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I climb, hike and mountaineer, and want a 4WD to haul me and my gear off road to the crags, as I'm 60 and can't walk 20 miles before climbing a mountain...
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  Can I have my Mercedes-Benz SLK200 serviced at an independent dealer? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear...
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  Why does my Ford Ka's engine stop when it should idle? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a really serious problem with my 1997 Ford Ka. I start the engine - no problem; it starts promptly and idles itself immediately. And it runs that...
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  De-knighted 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier is just coming up for its 8th annual service and MoT. So far it has been very reliable and incidentally the most comfortable...
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  Carry on cramping 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in a dilemma. I read your reply to the person about the caravanette. I am a 61-year-old female, entering an adventurous second childhood, who loves...
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  Matching numbers 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 53 plate Golf Match V and I'm thinking of changing it soon. I've spent over £1,800 on it in 14 months and I think it's time for a change....
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  Dealer Dolittle 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My brother has just telephoned to tell me that he had a cambelt replaced on his 10 yr old Mitsubishi 1.8 GDI Space Star by a main dealer three months ago...
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  Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for...
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  Elf and safety 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants a cute second car to bomb around in. I on the other hand would like a classic. We have agreed (compromised) that a late 1960s Wolseley Hornet...
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  Black death 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your thoughts on the following. I have a 2004 Corolla Verso. It had a main dealer service and oil change at 90,000 miles 7 weeks...
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  Date protected fact 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On 10 August 2009 I signed up for a scrappage deal for my Ford Fiesta and paid a deposit of £250 for a new VW. The dealer photocopied my Tax disc and...
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  Is it a good time to go all-electric? 7 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid, mostly used locally. I have up to £15,000 plus part exchange and would like to go all electric. With Covid and...
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  Can you recommend a sporty car for a 10 mile commute? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car for a 10 mile commute. Fuel economy isn’t important. I have always wanted a Mazda RX-8, and second hand prices are great value. However,...
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  Peugeot 3008 - new or used? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I can buy a new 3008 for £16,500 but I have test driven the same model used with 18,000 miles on the clock. The forecourt price for the used car is £12,400....
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  Jazztity belts 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you in May about the Honda Jazz I-shift, which I'd had for a month. I have now had mine since early April and done over 3,000 miles. A lot of...
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  Can you advise some rear-facing car seats for 9 months to four years? 12 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best rear-facing car seats for a Ford Fiesta. I need one for 9 months to four years old. Thanks.
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  Best car for taxi driver - Toyota Avensis or Prius? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy used (one year old) car to start my private hire job; however, I can't choose between the Toyota Avensis and Prius. Which is more...
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  Need a comfortable car for towing 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded....
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  Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model,...