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  Buying a small car – what would you recommend? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my thirsty Vectra with a small car. Mostly town use but occasional motorway work so thought 1.1/1.2 engine best and must be 5...
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  Should I replace my diesel Qashqai with the petrol version to avoid DPF problems? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a Nissan Qashqai 2.0-litre manual diesel. Long runs are now less frequent and I am considering changing to the petrol version to avoid...
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  Small cars with removable rear seats 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My present car, a Mitsubishi Colt CZ3, has removable and slideable rear seats, as did my previous car, a Mercedes A Class. Can you please advise me...
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  Quick cars for younger drivers 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to invest in a used car when Im 19 as I have a big drop in insurance. I was wondering what the fastest car I can get hold of for my age with...
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  Will the Renault Megane Sport Tourer tow my 750kg boat and trailer more economically than my Laguna ST? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a Laguna Sport Tourer 1.9 diesel to tow a small yacht. The all-up weight of the boat and trailer is about 750kg. I am considering replacing...
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  Adaptor plug 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving automatic cars for more than thirty years and have found that your advice to left foot brake to be a great advantage. My reason for...
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  Higher purchase 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having difficulty in sourcing a vehicle with a high seating position. I am disabled and need a high seating position and relatively easy access. I...
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  Lock, stock 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You recommended www.keyrepair.co.uk to a reader with problems with the remote key fob for a Renault. I had similar problems with the key fob for my Volvo...
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  Higher cars 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our eighties and are looking for a small car that has higher seats, making it easier to get in and out. So far we have only found...
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  Retro-sceptic 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a 06/06 plate Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 auto with 16,000 on clock for £5,995. What do you think and what would compare? I can go up...
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  March mellow 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am now a widower in my mid seventies and still wish to do a certain amount of convenient motoring, short and long distances. It seems to me that the...
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  Twenty grandad 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am retired and find myself in a situation whereby I need to convey my two grand children in car seats along with their mother. Therefore I need a car...
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  Drive-in move me 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After my stroke two years ago, my husband purchased a Renault Kangoo 1.6 petrol, automatic, Lewis Reed conversion with ramp to transport me in my electric...
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  Sofa so good 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  All too often I get frustrated when, on paper, a car meets my perceived requirements only to find the seating is uncomfortable and the back seats are like...
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  One to one? 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a company BMW120d that is coming to the end of its lease. To be honest, I have not been that impressed. There has been an element of...
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  Left on the shelf 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In one of your columns you gave advice to someone who wished to buy a used LH drive car here for use on the Continent. I have friend who needs to do this,...
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  Lumbar jack 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please help. We have a member of staff that has back problems and needs good lumbar support. She has so far rejected the Ford Focus and a VW Golf....
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  Why are my sidelights not working? 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Any ideas on why he near side sidelights on a Renault Kangoo Van 2010 will not work?
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  What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with...
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  Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k...