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  Should I buy my daughter a small car to learn in, and which one? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have an 06 Audi A8 automatic, but my daughter is now learning to drive. Should I sell the Audi and buy a nice car for both of us, or buy her...
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  What's wrong with the gearbox in my semi-automatic Toyota Yaris? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream,...
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  Can you help with a transmission problem on my automatic 2004 Ford C-Max? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Ford C-Max automatic and we have been experiencing loss of power on acceleration from first gear through the gears, and when accelerating...
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  Should we buy a Skoda Roomster or KIA Soul 2 for a Motability conversion? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled, and we use a Motability car. She is due to change her car early next year, and must order later this year. We have shortlisted two...
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  Hyped and seek 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving...
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  Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that...
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  IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving...
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  Beetle investation? 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 40-year-old unmarried daughter has had a VW Golf CL since new in 1994. The car lives in a heated garage and has done approx 25 thousand miles. In spite...
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  I-can 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  It was interesting to see the comments from a reader about the new Honda Jazz and its automated manual gearbox. I have now had a Honda Jazz ES fitted with...
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  3-piece sweet 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Audi A4 Avant TDI. Living in Central London running a furniture/antiques shop and with dogs, I want a workhorse. It must be...
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  Shifting circumstances 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've driven manual shift cars all of my driving life, more than 30 years so far. I'm 52. I'm thinking about exchanging my mid-sized manual for two cars,...
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  Do I have to retake my test if I am banned from driving for getting 12 points? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  If I am banned from driving for a year, after getting 12 points, will I have to retake the driving test before getting my licence back? I am 84.
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  What should I replace my Ford Fiesta with? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic with cruise control heated front seats and front and rear sensors. My wife drives this as well and we both like the...
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  How do I clean a gearbox oil spill on a brick driveway? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has leaked some automatic gear box oil on my brick drive. Any suggestions as how to remove, please?
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  Should I buy a Volvo C30? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Volvo C30 as a second car (60,000 miles, 2009 - 2012), would you recommend this model and which diesel or petrol?
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  What is the average wait time for a new Ford Focus? 5 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a new Ford Focus Active Auto 155PS Vignale. The dealer has told me to expect delivery for September. This seems a rather long time...
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  Can I defer my MOT during lockdown? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can I defer a due MOT test due to the lockdown?
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  Which car should I get for a short commute? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a short commute to work, however, once a month I drive to Devon (about 250 miles) and also to Scarborough (about 300 miles). I'd like some comfort...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, premium estate? 25 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you suggest a reliable, medium or large estate, preferably automatic. I don't mind if it has a bit of luxury.
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  Do I have to apply for my classic car to be MoT exempt? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1969 classic is already registered as an Historic Vehicle and has not been 'substantially changed', does this mean it is automatically exempt from MoT...