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  Can you suggest an automatic car that handles potholes well? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a painful left knee, I need an automatic car. I currently drive a Kia Venga and I like the high driving position, although my husband says it’s...
• Looking for a new Compact SUV 4 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  I am mainly a weekend suburb driver although due to a recent office relocation I may soon start driving to work (lots of start and stop in heavy traffic). About 50 KM a day. I was playing around with idea of a Hybrid especially if I do start driving to work. I'd appreciate thoughts if the higher purchase price is worth it?
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  Should I go for a petrol or diesel if I drive 10,000 miles per year? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m buying a BMW X1 but I’m not sure which engine to get between the 1.8 diesel or the 2.0 petrol. I drive around 10,000 miles a year - probably 70/30...
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  I want a plug-in hybrid but can't park on my drive. What are my options? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a plug-in hybrid but can't park on my own drive. I do have off-road parking, but in a shared area. So I wondered if any progress...
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  I have £6000 for something reliable and stylish. Recommendations? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £6000 (could push for a little more) to spend on a car. I want a reasonably economical to run/repair model, but with a bit of punch and flair....
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  Will my DPF get blocked if I don't use my car while in lockdown? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Will it harm my DPF filter if I don't use my diesel car at all during coronavirus lockdown?
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  What small car is suitable for my ageing back? 13 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want...
• MINI Cooper - Mini DCT automatic 7 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  She's considering either a Mini Cooper or a Mercedes A180 petrol. Both would have to be automatics as that's all she can drive. I understand both cars use a 7 speed DCT automatic box which as far as I can tell is supplied by Getrag. I have read reports of the A class being slow to pull out from junctions. We did test drive the A class but they only had a diesel & I found that difficult to pull out smoothly.
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  Is a budget of £4000 enough to get a good first car for our son? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is currently taking driving lessons and is ready to drive a non-dual control car. We intend buying a Ford Fiesta for him circa £4K. Which model...
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  What car is easy to get in and out of? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My partner has been diagnosed with cancer and finds it very difficult to step in and out of her Mercedes C220 CDI. We're looking for a car that would be...
• VW Polo 1.2 E 2003 - 1.2 Polo Disapeering oil 26 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Anyway I rang the dealer as the car has 1 month warranty, and he said top it up to full and drive it back to dealship 50 odd miles. Oil was still full when I got there so he said keep driving it and keeping an eye on it. Im probably jumping the gun with this post and need to wait out the next week or so as I clock up the milage & keep checking the oil.
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  My nearest service station is 15 minutes away - how do I check my tyres when they're cold? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a country village and my nearest service station is about 15 minutes drive away. I find it almost impossible to check my tyre pressure when the...
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  I only drive five miles per day - would a hybrid car suit my needs? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car to do a round trip of five miles per day. I definitely do not want an electric car, but I would buy a small hybrid if it was any good. Would...
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  What are the consequences of doing low mileage in a diesel car? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a diesel BMW X3 2.0 but most of my journeys are short. What would be the negative effects on the car from my driving pattern? Are there...
• First timer - nissan 25 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Looking for something automatic and  petrol between 1.6 and 2.0litre that'll be half decent for city driving, plus useful on all the nsl's and DC's near Brighton, whilst also being suitable for drives to the likes of Windsor / Kent and occasional drives to Dorset and Manchester without being too painful when filling up.
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  Do I need to change the cam belt in my 2007 Renault Scenic after five years and 5000 miles? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Scenic is ten years old and has covered 17,000 miles. Five years ago, at 12,000 miles, I had a new cam belt fitted. It's now been another five...
• 2 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Regarding the item on the Suzuki Celerio's fuel economy, I can add the following... I used to drive a 2013 Kia Picanto 1.0L manual (same engines as Hyundai). I drive like the Pope's mother and the best that I could get out of it was roughly 55 mpg (averaged over 18,000 miles). This was a real disappointment as it was worse than my old 2006 Daihatsu Sirion and the wife's 2005 Aygo MMT (both gave around 60 mpg).
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  Why is my auto-stop system cutting out? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Hyundai Tucson Premium in 2016. Three months into ownership the auto-stop system is cutting off once a week, making it uneconomical to drive....
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  Replacing auxiliary drive belt on diesel Fiesta 15 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Ford Fiesta with a 1.8 diesel engine. The auxiliary belt has snapped and I am trying to replace it. However, I'm struggling with the routing...