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  Small, but perfectly foured 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my car in the spring 2009 and would like some advice on the new purchase. At present I drive a 2.2 diesel Nissan X-Trail. However...
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  i, i, sir 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In my search of your road tests I came across the Hyundai i10 and i30. I have yet to drive the i30, but sat in one in the showroom and have to say I am...
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  Tinys are a changing 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m now car downsizing and wish to get a small/medium hatchback in the £8k-£10k range. Since I am 76 years old, does it under current market conditions...
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  Cinquecentsoff 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I know you have written in the recent past that UK FIAT dealers have little or no room for manoeuvre on new car prices when it comes to the 500. However,...
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  Organ grinding 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What do you make of the information film currently on TV to promote the wearing of seat belts? In the scenario: a head-on collision between identical cars...
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  Crush tested 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have always been a very firm believer in the safety afforded by seat belts but I am intrigued by a portion of the current COI TV commercial that says...
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  Long driver, short list 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My shortlist for my next car includes Citroen C4, Ford Focus ECOnetic, and SEAT Ibiza/Leon Ecomotive. I am looking at manual gearbox, room for four adults...
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  Gone two the dogs 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have to change my beloved 07 plate MINI Cooper for a slightly larger car in order to transport 2 dogs. I want a car that is almost as much fun as the...
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  Waggoning the dog 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our most pressing need when buying a car, over above the usual issues of economy, safety, eco-friendliness, visibility, etc. etc., is how to accommodate...
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  Blind date? 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  If I can get a satisfactory discount, I am contemplating purchasing a new Ford Mondeo. I do not want a car that has sat out in the open for a long time....
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  Peddle to the Met 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our Mercedes Vito minibus will probably not pass the MOT in a few months' time so we are looking for a good second-hand minibus to replace it. Another...
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  Taking a back seat 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a Mum of two I, like most Mums, share the school run with other Mums. My husband tells me that I should not let my children sit in the rearmost seats...
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  Dater storage 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There are several BMW X5 SE diesels on the dealer network, all pre- registered 58 plate cars with only double-digit mileage. I need a six-seat car to replace...
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  Academic question 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am an indecisive academic requiring help. In 1994 after months of deliberation and investigation, I bought a brand new VW Passat Diesel Estate and declared...
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  Higher SEAT 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and...
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  Picks and shovers 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you...
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  Driving by the seat of your plans 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 SX which we have had since May 2004 and have been extremely pleased with. Current mileage on the SEAT is 39,000. We are...
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  Feet of engine-erring 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My mother's Golf is about 8 years old and has developed a chronic leak. The pool of water seems only to be in the front passenger seat footwell. The car...
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  Bench park 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a car produced now that incorporates a bench seat and a column gear change?
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  Inflexible attitude 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately, the time has come when, because of aged parents (with their normal aches and pains), we need to update either our 3-Series BMW or convertible...