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  Which SUV? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want an SUV type vehicle, about 2 years old, with decent space and access, pothole friendly wheels, tyres and suspension and good reliability. I...
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  Which small auto? 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After the auto box failure on my wife's 2008 1.8 auto Astra, we are going to get it fixed and just get rid of it. We want to buy a replacement 1.4 / 1.6...
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  Are older cars really safer for younger drivers? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You've advised someone looking for a cheap car for their 17-year-old son to consider a small classic such a Morris Minor. I'm very concerned about this...
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  Who picks up this paintwork bill? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 03 reg Nissan Micra from a local dealer. About a month after the purchase a small patch of paint fell off near the rear number plate. This...
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  First car - what should I buy for my son? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son is 17 and I've told him that I will get him a car and insure it for a year - but at a budget of £9000 all in. Assuming the insurance is about £4500...
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  Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first...
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  Diesel cars - expensive problems due? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler...
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  Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are...
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  Downsizing from Xsara Picasso - what would you recommend? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a 2001/Y Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 and we are very pleased with the space and the comfort provided. As we are retiring shortly, we...
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  What's your opinion of the Honda Jazz's CVT gearbox? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market to change my Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS. I have had a test drive in the Jazz 1.4 ES CVT, and am quite impressed, although it doesn't have...
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  Does the Qashqai's Renault engine avoid DPF problems? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2002 diesel, and do a lot of journeys of only two miles and a few journeys of nearly 1000 miles. I assumed I could not buy a new diesel...
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  Qashqai or Golf? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have test driven the Golf 1.4 TSI and Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-TEC and love them. This car purchase will be for the next 5 years plus. We are husband and...
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  Buying a family car 24 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Nissan X-Trail (02) may be on the way out. We have 2 children and a dog and live in the Brecon Beacons. We need a good reliable car that does more...
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  Not automatically 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would...
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  Small economical car with good rear leg room 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a small to medium used car that is less than 3.5 years old for less than £10k and I want something that is all singing and dancing i.e. it...
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  Doesn’t figaro 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Mercedes CLK here in Lancashire and journey down to London. I fancy a small electric car to use in central London. I like the vehicle Andrew...
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  Electronic Key fob for Peugot 406 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Wife's Electronic Key fob that controls ignition and opens door locks has the bottom has fallen out. She has spoken to the local Peugeot agent and they...
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  Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class SE diesel suitable for lots of short journeys? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I often read your positive comments about the Mercedes-Benz C200CDI Classic SE base model, and your thoughts that this is a solid car probably good for...
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  Can you recommend a small, 'premium' car with more space than a BMW MINI? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother currently has a BMW MINI (her second) and she really likes the quality, quirkiness and reliability of the car. However it is now used as an only...
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  Which 3.5-tonne van has the greatest payload? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which 3.5-tonne panel van, new or old (preferred), has the greatest payload? The van will have to carry a lot of weight occasionally, so front-wheel drive...