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  Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22...
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  Is a diesel MINI suitable for short journeys? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The first car I owned was an early Mini (about a year after they were first introduced), which I loved. Now, at the age of 82, I want to return to a Mini...
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  Are there any issues with the Citroen C4 Picasso? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a Citroen C4 Picasso petrol manual car. I travel about 10,000 miles a year with a few short trips and currently have a 2003 Renault Scenic....
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  Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or...
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  Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair,...
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  Which large SUV is capable of towing a large caravan? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a large caravan and would appreciate your advice on which large car would suit my needs and budget with which to tow it. I can go up to about...
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  Can you recommend a car with a flat floor and easy access? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor',...
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  Sister bought car - found to be damaged - what recourse? 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My sister has just bought a second hand MX5 from a main Mazda dealer (about 1 week ago). She has discovered that the bonnet and windscreen have small...
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  2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
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  1.6 Diesel Turbo Air Hose 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hello I have a Volvo V50 1.6D, nearly 4 years old, 64000 Miles, with a hairline crack in the in the Turbo Air Hose and its replacement is recommended....
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  Copping out? 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I understand from very reliable sources (ex traffic police) that very few traffic police operate in the evening and especially weekends, with the number...
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  A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
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  Buying a new or nearly new small car - what would you recommend? 19 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a single parent with a four-year-old child and very happy with her 04 plate, manual, petrol, Jazz, but wants to change it for a new or nearly...
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  Is £12,000 a good price for a new Ford Fiesta with a part-exchange for our old Puma? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at a 1.4 Fiesta Titanium in Sea Grey. The dealer is offering it at £12,000 plus our Y-reg Puma valued at £1200. I'd like reversing sensors...
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  Air of the dog 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda MX-6. My aircon is possessed by the devil. When I drive the car around town, the aircon works perfectly. When I drive more than 20km, normally...
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  Emitter impassable 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a lady driver and am hoping to buy a new car within the next few months. I have looked at the Mazda2, VW Polo and the new Fiesta. I have a low...
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  Reduction theory 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are reducing our two cars to one. I have a BMW 1 Series, three years old; my wife a Peugeot 205, five years old. Can you advise of any car about the...
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  Mini mum motor 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to change my car. I drive a 1.2 V.W. Polo and am looking for a new car similar to this. I only drive short distances i.e. around town and...
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  Convertible asset 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Due to an unexpected inheritance I find myself being able to buy the car I want. However, I would like to buy a convertible with an automatic gearbox and...
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  Min condition 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided on a MINI Cooper. Hopefully fun, but more practical than a Mazda MX5. There are two or three 2005 to 2006 Electric Blue and Hyper Blue examples...