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  Is this service quote reasonable? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am coming up to the 3 year service and MOT on the S80 1.6D Drive, with a mileage of 22K. The main dealer is quoting £600 including the MOT, saying that...
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  E-Class suspension issues 5 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The front suspension rattles too much on the sharper pot holes, manhole covers, etc. My 940 Volvo seems better set. Did this series of E Class suffer...
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  Is a Renault Clio Sport Tourer a good buy? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly Volvo 850 estate (1994) is nearing the end of its life. We do not need such a large car, but an estate would be useful. I like the Renault...
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  DSG of Thornhill writes… 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group
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  I want a Volvo 850 T5-R - what are the pitfalls of buying a Japanese import 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When I was a cop in the 90s, I considered the Volvo 850 T5 to have been the best ever police patrol car, and always hankered after buying one. Bringing...
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  Suspension issues on XC90 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've had intermittent knocks and creaks from the driver's side front suspension. I left this until the car had its 4th year service today. It's done 30,400...
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  Life sentences 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You recommended recently that a Hyundai i10 would be a good car for me - and I am due to get mine next week. I read your column every week and you often...
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  What's a good car for someone with bad hips? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best car for someone with bad hips?
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  What's the best 4x4 for towing a horse box? 23 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What would you suggest for an SUV 4x4 with towing capacity of 2000kg to tow a horse box. My ideal car, a Volvo XC60, is like looking for hen’s teeth. Budget...
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  Can you recommend a reliable estate? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace a Renault Laguna Estate. I've looked at the Mazda 6 Tourer, Volkswagen Passat and a few Volvos and Audi cars. I'd prefer an automatic...
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  Which used estate car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and...
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  diesels 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second hand car - a smallish but stylish family hatchback - and am keen on diesel's mpg and torque but am mindful of the cautionary...
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  A6 or XC90? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have narrowed down my choices to the Audi A6 3L Quattro (2005/2006) or Volvo XC90 2.4D (2005/2006). We live in a rural area in France which has 6...
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  Use a clothes peg to secure parking tickets on your dashboard. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Parking tickets need never fall off the dashboard with the end result of a Penalty Notice. We use a Blu-tacked clothes peg to clip the valid parking ticket...
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  Buying a used estate car - what would you recommend? 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to downsize from our Volvo V70 and the V50 seems a logical answer but we would appreciate your advice as to what else to consider. It...
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  Can you recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4 with an automatic gearbox? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In an earlier email, looking for a replacement for my Volvo automatic, I asked you to recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4, but forgot...
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  Compacted Compact 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My friend, who is no longer in the first flush of youth, is considering replacing his P-reg automatic BMW 3 Series Compact, as maintenance costs are escalating....
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  What 4x4 is best to replace our Mitsubishi L200? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We have £15,000 to replace our 2008 Mitsubishi L200. We need four wheel drive, an integral boot rather than truck body, seven seats, reliability and plenty...
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  DPF regeneration and low oil 16 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my 2010 plate Volvo XC90 serviced by our local Volvo dealer. On returning home (seven mile trip) I checked the engine oil. It was black...
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  Which luxury car to replace our Volvo V70? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At some point I plan to replace our trusty and excellent 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto. I was thinking about a 2008 or 2009 E-Class estate or the new...