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  Should I buy a Zafira? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an 08 or 09 Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira. Are there any problems of note with the Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira auto boxes? Which is better -...
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  Which secondhand luxury car would make a reliable purchase? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am of the opinion that 4-to-6 year-old luxury cars, well looked after, can offer years of high quality, low cost motoring. From a reliability point of...
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  Ford C-MAX automatic transmission trouble 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Had a loss of drive at start up in my 1.6 TDCI C-MAX, travelled 6 miles at high revs with 'transmission malfunction' light, then failed to make a hill....
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  Kia Soul advice 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market....
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  Why don't all manufacturers fit Bluetooth to cars? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why relatively few manufacturers fit Bluetooth as standard on all their models? It seems that for most new cars you either add it as an...
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  How do I run in an Audi A4? 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take delivery of a new A4 Auto 2.0 Petrol and wondering about running it in. I am due to drive to Ireland - mostly motorway and fast 'A'...
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  Why is our Hyundai Getz only returning 27mpg? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you think my wife's Hyundai Getz 1.4 CDX automatic is giving such poor mpg? It averages just 27mpg and although it is only used around town we are...
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  Should I use the Honda Happiness Accident Assistance service in case of an accident with my new Honda Jazz? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic, my second in a row and as you say ""a very nice little car”. In view of recent letters in your column,...
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  Auto carp 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My cousin has recently bought a 3-year old auto Colt and has complained to the garage that the gearchange is jerky changing both up and down, and that...
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  Trailer for sale or rent 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered at reasonable price a 2003/53 Nissan X-Trail, 31k miles, 2.5 litre petrol, automatic. What are the pros and cons of this model?
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  Vauxhall Curser 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa Design 1400 automatic. We like the car but we are not happy with the fuel consumption. The manual says it should...
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  Flawed Mondeo? 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have the excellent new style late 2007 2.0 litre diesel Mondeo with the 6-speed Durashift automatic box, 55,000 miles, fully maintained. I am thinking...
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  Juddernaut 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes ML320CDI has covered a relatively trouble free 165,000 miles. At its last service my local MB dealer says that there is a judder in second...
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  Not a good Sport 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having owned a Mercedes C220CDi previously, I am on the point of purchasing a twelve to eighteen month automatic estate. I would prefer the Elegance model...
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  Hit or myth? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  To counterbalance the negative feedback on VW I am pleased to report that I am a happy owner of a VW Passat. I bought my first Passat, a V5 automatic,...
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  Cars in New Zealand 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are moving to New Zealand. Most used cars there are imported with low mileage from Japan. Can you please recommend a used, reliable 5 door automatic...
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  Mondeo won't engage gears 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Mondeo V6 Auto. 74,000mls. Clean car with full history. I have owned it for four months and it has been absolutely faultless. However,...
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  Which automatic gearboxes are used by Addison Lee Ford Galaxies? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had occasion to use Addison Lee mini cabs recently. They run a fleet of Ford Galaxys and the drivetrain seems to be particularly smooth. Do you...
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  Need a seven seat 4x4 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please. She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the...
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  Economical small car with space for a wheelchair 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to...