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  Handing over the Mike 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mother needs to replace her Nissan Micra variomatic as it is getting a bit long in the tooth. She needs a similar car, small but roomy enough...
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  Lightmare in Berkshire 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It seems now days that many cars are fitted with overpowered headlights, which are not necessary and are a danger to other road users. At one time I believed...
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  One car in place of two? 13 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu...
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  Why does my Audi A4 Executive's radio come on automatically when I start the car? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Executive saloon, bought new in September 2009. The radio comes on as soon as the engine is started. I have visited our local Audi dealer...
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  What could have caused pins and needles in my hands after driving a friend's Hyundai i30 long distance? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Each December a friend and I travel from Yorkshire to Scotland, usually in my petrol BMW 318 automatic. This year, because my car is a snow hater, we went...
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  One leg, or two? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  So glad you are promoting left foot braking, it's been my method for decades. I have used a range of manual change and automatic cars, and I have no problems...
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  Which large six-cylinder diesel automatic should replace our Saab Vector Sport? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I do a combined 30,000 miles a year; 25,000 myself, mainly medium to long distance motorway work and my wife around 5000 of more local mileage....
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  Cruiser control 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 diesel automatic for towing our caravan. It was registered in November 2008. I am getting quite reasonable...
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  Warp speed 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 406 automatic, petrol engine, new in June 2000 from a main dealer in France. After about 6 months and coming down an incline on a Spanish...
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  The right Hon 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  With reference to the email from FM printed on May 29th I have a love hate relationship with the Honda Jazz. The 08 Jazz I loved. The 010 I absolutely...
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  Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed...
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  Post ‘it’ Note 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We want to replace our from new 'T' reg automatic Rover 400 because of rust spots - roof, wheel arches and bonnet. Our daughter has mobility difficulties...
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  Civic duty 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought Civics for the last 20 years. My present one is 6 years old and the only reason I haven’t traded it in yet is because of a review I read...
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  Swindler 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a new Honda Jazz, either an automatic 1.4ES I-Shift or the 1.4 EX I-Shift and have a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic with 42k miles on...
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  Are Ford Powershift gearboxes still problematic? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Ford Powershift gearbox still problematic? I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2019 ST-Line 2.0 TDCI auto - should this be avoided?
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  Does the VW Polo 1.0 Turbo R-Line have a timing chain? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a brand new Polo 1.0 R line 3 cylinder Automatic. I can’t get an answer whether this engine is a belt or chain.
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  Is it legal to sell a car with only one key? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2015 Mercedes but have only been given one key. Is this legal?
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  Which car brands have the best reputation for reliability? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which car manufacturers are best for reliability?
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  I need to downsize my car, what do you recommend for £20,000? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a compact car with easy access to replace my Hyundai i30? I need something one size smaller as I'm struggling to get in/out of my existing...
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  Best estate car to fit fishing gear in? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small van or estate car to put my fishing gear in. It will not do more than 1,000 miles a year. I do not want to spend more £2,500 on it but need...