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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible,...
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  My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to...
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  What do you think of the iShift system fitted to the Honda Civic? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC EX fitted with an iShift gearbox. This does not have a torque converter but a clutch, as...
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  What should I be wary of when buying a used Toyota Prius Hybrid? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buy a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid automatic with cruise control and have noted that they have a standard manufacturer's warranty of 100,000...
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  Grand tourist 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are after a good car for long journeys, including touring Europe; something that we could drive 400 – 500 miles per day and still enjoy a...
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  Taxing work 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you advise me as to the best car to buy for use as a mini cab? I need an automatic to save on my clutch leg; however, I've been getting conflicting...
• All - Changing to Automatics 14 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  HJ seems to be fielding numerous questions in the DT Motoring Section and here about the new Jazz i-shift and people complaining about "jerky" gearchanges,...
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  What's causing a lack of power from my 260,000-mile 2002 Skoda Octavia? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia automatic 1.9 TDI with 260,000 miles. There is no power when accelerating and it's very slow to change gear upwards, and sometimes...
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  Advance and be noticed 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife who, at eighty two, is soon to take an Advanced Driving Test with the Institute of Advanced Driving, plans to change her manual Jazz for an auto....
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  Over 75? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Rover 75 diesel estate auto. It has done 120,000 miles. The gearbox has failed and would cost about £2,000 to replace. It's a lovely car but I'm...
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  Cutting the crass 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in need of some assistance. My mother is looking to change her 2006 Clio automatic and needs a car of a similar size. She wants something premium,...
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  Shifting gears 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your reply to BP in Saturday's Telegraph. Are you suggesting for Swindon production of the Honda Jazz there is a possibility that...
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  Diesing out the dirt 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a FIAT 500 diesel (which she loves) and we took it in for a first service at £149. I didn’t check the oil after the service to ensure it had...
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  Inheritance taxi 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In December 2008, in the teeth of family opposition, my 85 year-old father, who is not very well off, bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0T automatic hatchback,...
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  Cooped up 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Cooper D auto, which is a great little car and lots of fun. However, to be practical, I really need something not quite so mini and a softer...
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  Diss-be-lever 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be very grateful for any advice. I would like to buy a car with small body dimensions and a great automatic gearbox because most of my driving...
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  Shoulder bolster 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter will be 17 soon and I am starting to think about a suitable car. Due to a shoulder condition she will be limited to an automatic. I would prefer...
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  Ramp consumerism 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our 80s. She is partially disabled and uses an electric scooter for mobility. Our automatic Honda Jazz has served us very well for...
• Skoda Superb (2008 - ) - DSG not as efficient as was promised? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  When DSG gearboxes were first available, they were claimed to be a great advance on old torque-converter automatics. Apart from faster and smoother gearchanges, the elimination of the torque converter was supposed to make them much more efficient, so that there would be no increase in fuel consumption or emissions.