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  Need a used MPG for £3500 - what should I buy? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have budget of around £3500 for a seven-seater automatic MPV. This will be used for 10 mile trips by my wife for dropping kids to school. I would like...
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  Can you recommend a family friendly SUV? 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive...
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  Can you recommend a no-nonsense car with lots of space for luggage and passengers? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having now retired I shall be looking for a secondhand car that will carry four people and luggage occasionally but is not in the big car league. I require...
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  Misleading advertisement 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a car from a franchised dealer. The car was advertised as 2 owners (I have a copy of the Auto Trader advert), which influenced my decision...
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  Audi A3 value 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Her indoors wants to change our 2003 A3 TDI Quattro for either an Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Tiguan or a Golf Estate. Please can you let us know how much...
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  Can you recommend a hatchback that is shorter than 4596mm to replace our Vauxhall Vectra? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are 76 and have enjoyed the comfort and trouble-free motoring of our Vauxhall Vectra Design for the last six years. We are thinking of replacing it...
• Japanese versus the rest. 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Everyone knows that they have an excellent reliability record, that they were renowned for copying other peoples designs and principles and making bland but efficient clones and were criticised for lacking that special quality that made the Italians and French special. (Apparently). So why don't the owners of Pug, Citroen and Vauxhall all drive Toyotas, Mazdas and Nissans? (Note I said owners rather than drivers - if your company is paying the bill I can quite see that you'll choose the one *you* want to drive rather than worry about the bills). We have a Yaris AND a Maestro so have a foot in each camp.
• Nippon pong remover 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  When the doors are opened a lemon fragrance assails the olfactories. I decided to try this on the Mazda hack, which hasn?t had its aircon touched in 7 years apart from the occasional burst of R-12 to top it up and lives in a tropical climate of high heat and humidity carrying all kinds of humanity on various errands.
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  I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250...
• Happy Blue's rental car blog 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    With all the luggage and a long journey I wanted a seven seater for space and comfort; so I reserved a Mazda 5 or similar.  I love it when rental companies upgrade you to a car that is less suitable for your needs than the one you ordered.
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  BMW Runflat Tyres 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited...
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  Advice on the best replacement for my V70 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hope that you can help. We currently run an 05 Volvo V70 D5 manual estate. The performance, fuel consumption, seat support and trust in the safety...
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  What Bluetooth reversing camera would you recommend for a motorhome? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Bluetooth reversing camera for my motorhome. I have read lots of mixed reviews regarding connectivity, signal loss etc especially...
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  Should I buy a used Lexus NX? 23 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £30,000 and have been searching for a used Lexus NX. I really love the car and the looks. The problem I face now is whether I should...
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  Can you recommend a small SUV for towing? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer...
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  Are dealer insurance packages worth the extra? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm picking up a new BMW shortly and the dealer is keen to sell me GAP insurance, smart insurance (for the bodywork), tyre and alloy insurance, and ceramic...
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  Are used BMW 3 Series really expensive to own? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I read about the BMW 3 Series being reliable, but servicing, repairs and - I imagine - insurance is a lot more expensive than for non-premium cars. I see...
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  Best small and reliable automatic car? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips....
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  Is the BMW i8 set to become a modern classic or a depreciating misfit? 10 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm quite keen on purchasing an early BMW i8 now that values seem to have plummeted to affordable used levels. But with BMW discontinuing this car in April...
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  What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that...