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  Is there a spacious estate car around for under £3000? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for something which is able to cope with the odd long trip across Europe, and can fit a lot of stuff in the back (I'm a sculptor - think bulky...
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  Why do modern cars have colour-coded bumpers? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain to me why the motor trade is so keen to promote colour coded bumpers and side rubbing strips, to the extent that it is now very difficult...
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  Why is my daughter's Ford S-Max persistently leaking oil? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2008 Ford S-Max Titanium X with a 2.2 TDCi engine. The car has been back to the Ford main agent eight times now for oil leaks. The fault...
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  We're looking for a runaround and can't decide between the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta. 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking to get a 'runaround' which is suitable for transporting our new granddaughter and my wife's elderly mother. We think it needs...
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  Is this Audi A3 Sportback worth £9995? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A dealer wants £9995 for a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI with two previous owners and 65,000 miles. I need to check out its previous history, but is it...
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  Short haul 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to change our ageing 1.6 Mk4 Golf for a new/nearly new car. The car is used for short commutes of about 2 miles and has to be able to accommodate...
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  For those who wish to take Notes 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have been trying to decide on a new car for some time now, and are now looking at the Nissan Note automatic. However I was surprised to learn...
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  Cutting the crass 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in need of some assistance. My mother is looking to change her 2006 Clio automatic and needs a car of a similar size. She wants something premium,...
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  Powering down 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0TDCI and are going to obtain a newer car with a smaller engine. We both have mobility problems affecting getting in and out...
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  Family are territory 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking to buy a suitable vehicle for her family of 3 children and husband (MPV or 4WD, diesel or petrol). Reliability and running costs...
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  Ramp consumerism 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our 80s. She is partially disabled and uses an electric scooter for mobility. Our automatic Honda Jazz has served us very well for...
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  Paddle car 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a suitable car to fit two needs. My daughter and I go kayaking so we need a car to carry our two boats on the roof, they weigh about 17kg...
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  Axle springer 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 BMW 320d (85,000 miles) has just been diagnosed as having two broken rear coil springs. I vaguely remember reading something in your Saturday Telegraph...
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  When does my responsibility for a leased car's insurance cease? 20 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At what point in time does my responsibility for a leased car's insurance cease?
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  Which efficient seven-seater? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Fiat Doblo or a Citroen Berlingo Multispace seven seater for short trips around town?
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  Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the...
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  What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so...
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  A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need...
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  Why are Bosch fuel pumps in the Fiat Scudo and the Suzuki XL7 prone to failure? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Did you know that a Fiat Scudo combi (van with seats) 2001, 2.0-litre TD and a Suzuki XL-7 2004, also 2.0-litre TD, both have two fuel pumps, one of which...
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  My son needs a car that can take three child seats, what are his options? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My son has already has a daughter and is now expecting twins. What cars can fit three child seats side by side, and do these have to be Isofix fittings?