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  Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or...
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  Which company car? 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to have a car through work so to some extent the purchase cost is not a consideration. More important is economy and tax. However I drive...
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  What of real fuel economy figures? 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Many readers complain about the difference between published and actual MPG's. Until something better is developed, I think the current Euro test is good...
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  Thanks to the AA Breakdown Repair Cover, my Isuzu Trooper's oil pressure fault was repaired free of charge. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over...
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  White smoke when starting in the morning 17 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Mondeo the morning it smokes slightly and it has a misfire, but once I drive about 500 yards the car runs great, no smoke or misfire, then...
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  Road and tyre noise in the Mazda 2 1.5 Sport 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I asked you what car to buy for retirement that was as much fun to drive as my much loved Mazda MX5 one of the cars you recommended was the Mazda...
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  My Vauxhall blew its exhaust packing out - why? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Vauxhall 2.5 CDI Petrol Estate just coming up to 90,000 miles. I was driving at about 70mph on the motorway recently when it felt a bit "out...
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  What was the experiment car you showed a year ago with a hinged front frame? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in my 80s and have left behind those long drives both here in the UK and the continent and have settled down to using the car you recommended, Hyundai's...
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  Smelly Prius 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I test drove a 2 year old Prius today. Lovely car but very bad smell coming from passenger side, where my wife sat. Neither I nor the...
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  Estate for big dog and camping family 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 56 Mondeo ST Tdci Estate with 46k on the clock. I'm looking to change for something with the same driving dynamics and load...
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  Can you recommend a safe, cheap to insure car for an 18-year-old? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you advise me regarding a car for an 18-year old man who has recently passed his test. His parents require a safe car (good crash test results)...
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  Can you recommend a car with light steering for an arthritis sufferer? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend the best car for someone who is registered disabled with severe arthritis who has limited power in her arms? Her present car is an...
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  Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks...
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  Poor acceleration from my Peugeot 807 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 807 2.0hdi 136hp. On test drive it seemed to have good acceleration. It was given a basic service and cambelt change before i picked...
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  Which winter tyres should we fit to our Toyota Auris hybrid? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have recently changed from a 4x4 to a Toyota Auris Hybrid and, given your advocacy of winter tyres, are looking to have them fitted. The dealer has...
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  Buying a Jaguar X-Type 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but...
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  Excessive fuel consumption on a Focus 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year my fuel consumption reduced by about 5 to 10%, I check the consumption weekly and do the same journeys each week. I changed the air...
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  Steering issues on a CR-V 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  CR-V had issues from new with wheel alignment finally resolved at aprox 28k. Honda just advised in reply to me concern re juddering in the steering...
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  Buying a family saloon 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm new to this site and must apologise if my question has been answered. I need to buy a family saloon car as we are expecting our first child. The car...
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  Stalling old BMW 525 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 old BMW 525TD automatic has developed an intermittent fault. Occasionally, from rest, when it is put into drive the engine stalls (if it was a...