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  Past imposterble 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 1996, when the Driving Theory Test was first introduced, I was employed as chief invigilator at a central London Test centre which processed about 200...
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  Foot lose 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding left foot braking of automatics, my first licence was obtained in 1939 on two wheels, then in 1940 on four. Then the next 30 years of manual...
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  Speedy reaction 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your advice to KS who was speeding to his pregnant wife fortuitously comes after a report in the Daily Telegraph of a police officer caught driving at...
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  Which coupe has good rear legroom and all-weather ability? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to decide on a one or two-year-old coupe that I can use to drive long distance, especially to ski resorts in Europe, so 4wd would be an advantage....
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  Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder...
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  Right little learner 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In January 2009, I bought a nearly new car from Polar Ford, main dealer in Huddersfield. Its previous owner was Hertz. I thought it was a rental car, but...
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  Over my head 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just who are the jobsworths who operate the overhead motorway signs and how many accidents do they cause with their unnecessary messages? On recent trips...
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  Cushioning the blow 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Despite requests for a 20mph speed limit or that chicanes be provided, the main artery of our estate has recently been ‘blessed’ with seven pairs of the...
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  Taking Abarth 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my 2004 Golf 2.0 FSI with 40,000 miles for a smaller car (from reading your column, an Abarth 500, FIAT 500 or MINI Cooper), but I still...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance...
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  Will I be able to drive my Volkswagen Grand California after 2030? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating buying a new Volkswagen Grand California, which after adding extras will probably set me back over £90,000. With the end of petrol and...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, economical SUV with 4WD? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new/used car that is reliable and economical, as well as providing some form of 4WD option. I live in the countryside and my MINI has...
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  Need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a three-year-old Renault Kadjar diesel. I am looking to replace it with an electric car. Trouble is, I drive to Spain twice a year and...
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  Is £2900 a fair price for a 2007 Jaguar X-Type with 106,000 miles on the clock? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a 2007 Jaguar X-Type from a dealer. The car has cream leather interior and is in excellent condition in and out. The price is £2900...
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  What should I replace my trusty old Toyota Corolla with? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar...
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  Buying a used car - diesel or hybrid? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for five years and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Now, at 165,000 miles, I am getting the intermittent...
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  Bought a Toyota Corolla which broke down on the drive home - what should I do? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso yesterday for £4000. Sadly the car broke down on the drive home, with the gears slipping into neutral and refusing...
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  Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems...
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  I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and...
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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,...