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  Buying a hatchback - Golf or A3? 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car. Must be automatic and petrol. I quite like the Audi A3 sports back (150PS) and the Volkswagen Golf Match Editon DSG 125PS. Both...
• Peugeot 306 1.6 Automatic Yr 2000 - Problems starting 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I went to start my car the other day and it went WAHH WU then nothing more, as if the battery were flat. I was in a hurry so I asked my neighbour to give...
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  Petrol or diesel Hyundai Tucson 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Hyundai Tucson automatic. However, reading your general advice you recommend petrol rather than diesel and torque converter...
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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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  Garage has broken car and now won't fix it? 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I left my car with a garage for blown exhaust manifold gasket. Said it was the head gasket so told them to go ahead. Now garage cann get car to start....
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  Saab servicing - should I stick with the main dealer? 18 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid Automatic 150PS model. With only one Saab dealership left in Ireland, should I keep main dealer service? Would other garages...
• Mercedes C class, Skoda Yeti - What to buy for longevity of ownership? 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Given that I only do @9000 miles a year I am therefore looking for a petrol automatic estate or crossover capable of seating 4 adults in comfort and with room in the boot for a labrador. Reasonable running costs would be good too, but I just want a car that will last if such a thing is still made.
• Suggestions of a good new car 4 x 4 5 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Other things that would be good: I prefer automatic because I often have sciatica in my left leg Prefer diesel, but not fixed in stone Xenon or led headlights I am sure there are other things I haven't remembered... I have the trade in price of this BMW plus a few thousand to spend, so not too much really.
• Volvo C30 - Car buying lack of thought /knowledge 16 Apr 2015 (Forum)
   The errors can be divided into two categories. The first category was stupidity.  I was looking for a four door, preferably automatic ( just like them).  However, I was taken by the looks of the C30 and convinced myself that two doors was O.K.  After a short while I realised that it can be very inconvenient but decision made.
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  Can you recommend a car with an upright seating position? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had an operation and my physio has said I need a car with an upright seating position, automatic with flat seat pan so hips and knees are...
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  Why does the engine fan continue to run after the car's switched off? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Skoda question: from time to time the engine cooling fan our new (2014) Octavia 2.0 TDi continues to run for an interminable period after the...
• Hyundai ix20 - What cars will take a 44ins wide load? 30 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I've been looking for a car that will take our two 22ins wide dog crates side by side. The Tourneo Connect will but we have to have an automatic and Ford have only made it in an automatic petrol version that's v expensive to buy and run. I thought a VW Tour an would do, but it has a steel 'lug' either side of the boot space which reduces width dramatically.
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  Buying my business lease car - can they refuse to sell it to me? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a business lease on a car for almost four years. I love the car so much I would like to buy it from the lease company. Initially they said they...
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  Can you recommend a new small 4x4? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new five-door hatchback or crossover, with an automatic gearbox due to my bad knee. The car must be comfortable on the motorways as...
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  Struggling to remove a timing belt 5 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed the harmonic balancer in my Volkswagen Passat 1.8 litre non turbo and had to remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulley -...
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  Buying a new car with light steering - recommendations? 5 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been diagnosed with cubit tunnel syndrome and will need a car with very light steering because of reduced grip in my right hand). Is rear or...
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  Why does my daughter's Ibiza refuse to start? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car often won't start because the battery is flat. She does a few short town-based journeys each week, and a monthly motorway trip home....
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  Volvo XC60 misfire 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2010 Volvo XC60 and find it hard to get any really truthful in-depth information relating to them. The problem I have is ether a misfire under...
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...
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  Which engine do you recommend for the EcoBoost Ford Fiesta or Focus? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an EcoBoost Ford Fiesta or Focus. It must be automatic. Which engines do you suggest? Also, which size wheels and tyres for someone...