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  Recommend a small, economical runabout? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance,...
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  Upgrading to two cars - what should I buy? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my works lease car (Audi A3) with a family/work car which will cover 14,000 miles per year. I also need a small car for my 18 year old...
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  Which van is suitable for short journeys for use by a plumber? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son in law is just starting out as a plumber and is considering buying a Peugeot Partner diesel. Having read your page for a number of years I told...
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  Ultra economical automatic for a high mileage driver? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I do 33,000 miles pa mainly on my 110 mile per day commute along fast A roads and dual carriageway. I have a poorly left knee and am six foot tall with...
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  Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen....
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  How to stop us misfuelling? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On your recommendation, we've just bought a Yaris diesel. Many people seem to have filled their car with petrol by mistake. Although we've had diesels...
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  Buying new small car but want automatic gearbox. 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my wife's Citroen C3 with a new similarly sized car but require an automatic gearbox. Whilst impressed by reviews of Ford Fiesta, it...
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  Buying a car for new driver 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be buying my 17 year old son his first car, and some of the small insurable cars just don't look safe - and he is 6ft tall. My budget is around...
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  Can you recommend a fun and economical car? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to trade in my 2001 SEAT Leon 1.9 TDi soon and want to buy something that’s fun to drive and economical. I do low mileage and short journeys and...
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  What should I buy instead of a Skoda Fabia? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a new Skoda Fabia SE estate with the 1.2TSI engine and 7 speed DSG on order with the local dealer and with a £2500 part exchange for her Citroen...
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  A car for a four mile commute 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need to buy a medium sized car for the wife she only travels 4 miles a day to work so diesel no use. was thinking of a toyota prius but am worried that...
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  Which family MPV, and which fuel? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in...
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  Electric Handbrakes - are they legal? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last Saturday's Telegraph column discussed problems with the operation of electric handbrakes. The 1978 Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations...
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  Make me a shortlist? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting...
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  Which small cars have sliding side doors? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change our Mazda 5 for something smaller. My wife really likes the sliding doors, which make it easier to get kids in and out and they...
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  Which small car to replace a Ford Ka? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to replace her 40,000 mile 2001 Ford Ka. She believes the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 or Toyota Aygo might fit the bill. Also she wants...
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  £3,000 car for 18 year old 7 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old grandson passed his test last year. In April I will be buying him a small car. It needs to have low insurance, low VED and be economical...
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  Spare wheels and winter tyres 14 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz. My summer tyres are Dunlop SP2030 185/55 R16s on original Honda alloy wheels, and my winter tyres are Nokian WR D3 175/65 R15 (Directional)...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  Unused car 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Citroen C4 which will not be used very much this winter and want to purchase a car cover to protect it. What should I purchase? Also what...