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• Used Hyundai ix20 - dealer or franchise? 9 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    She is going to her local dealer tomorrow for a test drive to be sure it ticks all the boxes (high driving position, good boot space and capable of seating 4). She only does 5k miles a year so that means petrol.  She's also keen on an automatic which means it's the 1.6 engine or nothing. Because of the warranty I'm advising her to stick to Hyundai dealers only (so as to avoid any issues if she ever has to claim) but they don't have that many on offer across the whole of the UK up to her top spend of £9k.
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  What's the best way to give my paintwork a makeover? 4 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Ford Mondeo on a 60 plate. I'd like to give the paintwork a bit of a makeover - it's not bad but needs freshening up a bit. What do...
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  Why is my 1994 E-Class revving every 15 second? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2.0 is revving every 15 second without any input from my right foot. What's the issue?
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  Not everyone has a garage or driveway, so how would they be able to charge up their electric car overnight? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Many people do not have a garage or driveway, so how would they be able to charge up their electric car overnight? Not everyone is guaranteed to be able...
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  When is the best time to buy a new car? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Mazda 6 diesel with a petrol. When is the best time to look for a new car? The new 18-reg is due out in March, so should I wait...
• Ford b max zetec navigator auto - 12 month old Finance car Total loss 7 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Now I was asked to contact ford which I did but I contacted my dealer who said they don’t make ford b max in automatic anymore. Told insurance when they should’ve been contacted ford finance which I confirmed with ford finance.they are going down the total loss route regardless and not offering me a replacement car claiming it’s hit the 12 month mark anyway but I would say at the time of accident it wasn’t?
• Who knows - Advice on new car please 1 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi there. I am hoping someone can help. I currently have an automatic Hyundai Tucson which I love and does the job, however, the fuel economy on it is ridiculous and I am only getting aroung 370miles to a full tank. I have changed my job and have to travel twice the distance I did before meaning that I can no longer afford to run it so I am looking to sell it and get something different.
• Any - New 3 door petrol-boot for wheelchair 11 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  In any event 3 door easier access. ..they never have rear seat passangers anyways *must be petrol or hybrid automatic. No interest in electric. Do lots short journey so don't want diesel. Also get disabilty rebate on fuel * must have boot big enough for wheelchair. But not a deep boot..and not too high off ground...ideally level loading area.
• Nissan Qashqai - Nissan CVT - is it any good post 2013? 15 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Hi Folks As my previous post a few months back, we are looking to change car to automatic due to heath reasons in the medium term. We'd initially discounted the Qashqai CVT but in this weeks Agony column there is a post that has an answer stating "..The Qashqai has a CVT auto that between 2011 and 2013 wasn't  reliable.
• Audi A8 - Luxury motoring 19 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Having been through a series of PCP agreements I've decided to purchase my next car outright.  Looking to spend around £25k.  I'm after something luxurious, quickish, automatic, not "sporty" - I'm after comfort and speed.  I had a Jaguar XF in 2010 from new and to date it was the best car I have driven. I'm looking at Audi A8 / A6 saloons and for £25k you can buy a fairly new car (2 years old) in 3.0L diesel guise with less than 30,000 miles - main dealer prices.
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  I want an estate and I suffer with back problems - what car do you suggest? 30 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a diesel Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6. I don't do high mileage (average 10,000 per year) and ideally want another Estate with a winter kit,...
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  Would buying a Porsche Boxster in Macadamia Brown Metallic adversely affect the resale value? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've been thinking of buying a 2008 Porsche Boxster 987 in Macadamia Brown Metallic. It's a nice car but do you think this would be a silly colour to buy...
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  What do you recommend to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I love our 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan automatic with the 177PS engine. What vehicle would you recommend that will give the same comfort and ease...
• VW Golf MK6 - DSG gearbox 13 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  While doing this they told me they thought my gearbox which has only 40k on had a bearing issue. I hadnt noticed any issues noise or problems getting in gear however it is automatic. This went on for a whole day with them offering to send my gearbox away to be fixed butr couldnt quote me. They said my car was not even safe to drive which I find strange as I drove 150 miles Sunday with the DPF light on.
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  Which tyres are best for the Jaguar X-Type? 1 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.1 V6 petrol automatic has always been shod with Pirelli P-Zero 225/45 ZR17 and is now nearing a change. As it is never driven above...
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  Should I buy a used car with a DSG gearbox? 20 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  With the well publicised issues with DSG automatic gearboxes, is it even worth considering buying a second hand VW, Seat or Skoda? If yes what should I...
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  Land Rover Discovery Sport - why is the economy so poor? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Land Rover Discover Sport in January. I've covered 3300 miles, but struggle to get anywhere near the official 53mpg. In fact, my average...
• Smart headlight 8 Jan 2016 (Forum)
   Perhaps this is for the future driverless cars.  If not, I can imagine many young drivers coming to rely on their ‘automatic’ headlights and the resultant accidents. But, why does a driverless car need headlights at all ?   Can’t they have Daytime Running Lights so that they can be seen and rely on their radar.
• New car for Mrs Happy Blue? 24 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I think I could also tempt her into another Captur, as our family seem to like the one I have.   Any other suggestions?  She wants automatic, SatNav and a reversing camera and style/image is important to her, so suggesting a Kia Venga will not go down well.......Is a Mini Countryman a sensible option?  
• Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6 TDCi auto, 2006 - Yet another CVT gearbox failure question! 17 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My wife and I are the "lucky" owners of a 2006 Focus C-MAX 1.6 TDCi automatic which suffered a gearbox failure last Thursday with only a little over 51000 miles on the clock. We purchased the car back in October last year for a little under £5000. We've both been reading with disbelief the experiences of other people and the lack of customer care from Ford.