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  Need a car with supportive seats 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which make and models of cars have a reputation for good supportive seats? I drive a 2007 BMW 3 Series, but I am certain that the seat is causing my existing...
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  Replacing a V70 with something sportier 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Volvo V70 D5 AWD from new and after 8 years it has now done more than 170,000 miles. I would now like something sportier for about £15,000...
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  Which Fiat 500 model would you recommend? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I know you are very pleased with your Fiat 500 and I'm thinking of buying one secondhand. Which model would you recommend and what would you recommend...
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  Is the automatic Suzuki Swift any good? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We love our manual Suzuki Swift, but for medical reasons relating to my clutch leg we may need to move to an automatic. I understand you are a great fan...
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  Which estate car or MPV for a young family? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are expecting our first baby in June and we are in the market for a new car. We also have a dog and have come to the conclusion that we need...
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  Which MPV to replace our Ford C-Max? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Some years ago we bought a 2004 Ford C-Max on your recommendation which has now done 125,000 miles. Our needs have not really changed, but you no longer...
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  Mini or Polo? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am privately selling my Audi A4 (S line 2008, 40,000 miles, 2.0TDI, perfect condition) in order to buy two cars for the family. Firstly, how much should...
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  Buying a new small car for communting 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have always owned Nissan Micras but have just had my latest car written off. I need to replace this with something of a similar size. I commute each...
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  What's the best open top car for comfort and cruising? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest something frivolous for an old geezer to use for pottering around the Sussex lanes when the sun's out? I fancied a W107 Benz but you...
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  7-year switch 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 318 is over 7 years old. The annual Tax is now over £200 and the annual insurance is quite steep, due to my age. The car has never let me down and...
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  Used large family car 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Want to buy a used family car which can accommodate 3 children and have enough boot space to store their belongings. Need a reliable car which will...
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  Which single car could I replace my Renault Avantime and Fiat Punto with? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Avantime V6 and a Punto 1.1. I need to switch to just one car. I'm thinking about a Golf but which model? Or do you have an alternative...
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  First Car for 31 year old 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son has at 31 just taken and passed his driving test and is proceeding to take Pass Plus. He needs to buy a car for use in city centre (Birmingham)...
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  What are the pros and cons of the Ford Focus chain-cam 100ps and 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a 2007 1.6 Focus Estate. Could you please advise me on the pros and cons of the 1.6 chain-cam 100ps and the 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?
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  Do you have any tips for how to fit a rubber pad to the clutch pedal of my 2003 Vauxhall Astra? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an OEM rubber pad to replace the worn-out pad for my 2003 Vauxhall Astra's clutch pedal. However I'm having great difficulties trying...
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  Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips....
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  I've identified part numbers for faulty components related to Volkswagen and Audi ESP faults. 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John, I am sure you're aware of the esp fault on Volkswagens and Audis. Here are the Common Failing Part Numbers: 1K0614517H, 1K0907379K, 1K0614517J,...
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  Scotch miss 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My niece is 18 years old, having passed her test 15 months ago. She wants something with a bit more zip than her 1.0 litre 03 Reg Corsa (that is going...
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  Me and my galls 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Like me, my T reg. Mazda 626 2.0i petrol Estate is getting a bit long in the tooth and will soon need replacing. I do about 10,000 miles a year and it...
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  Short and girly 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 26-year-old female and would like to buy a small convertible car that looks quite flashy. I would like it to still be quite economical to run, lower...