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  My first car was a four-wheel Isetta, but now I drive a Hyundai ix20. 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was most interested to read about your first deal. My first car was an Isetta - the four wheel model. Bought secondhand in 1960 it unfortunately caught...
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  What are the tyre pressures for my Polo 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having a little difficulty finding the correct tyre pressures for my wife's Polo. The manual's pressures do not relate to those shown at the filling...
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  Our Audi A4 is developing a DPF fault - how can I repair it? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My partner drives a 2006 Audi A4 2.0-litre diesel and the DPF light is now appearing on every weekend. The light very rarely appeared on whilst it was...
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  Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first...
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  Thanks for advising left-foot braking when driving automatic vehicles. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It is rare that I use the left-foot braking advice that you give for driving automatics. However, I am sure it saved me from an accident recently when...
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  Which left-hand drive car should we buy to take to Paris? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I moved to Paris recently and, because of this, our much-loved black 2003 Volkswagen Passat needs to be replaced as it is prohibitively...
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  Can I insure a car I won't drive for a while? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a car for my son who will be 17 in early October, he is named on the V5. I would like to cover it for fire and theft whilst it is sat in...
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  Farm tracks and low profile tyres 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have a neighbour with an A class Mercedes-Benz with low profile tyres fitted. We all live down a 250metre limestone farm road - my family think the road...
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  Which five-door car for £8500 for a young family? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For seven years I have owned a Toyota Celica and I love it. However, we have been lucky enough to have a baby girl and practically the Celica no longer...
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  Has there been a conclusive ruling covering undertaking on multi-lane roads? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your column on Saturday, under "Left right, left right" you covered the topic of undertaking on multi-lane roads. I recall this being discussed some...
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  Downsizing from Xsara Picasso - what would you recommend? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a 2001/Y Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 and we are very pleased with the space and the comfort provided. As we are retiring shortly, we...
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  A good car for a new family 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have recently had our first child, and as such now have significantly more stuff to lug around. We also need better access to the back of...
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  buying new car - recommendations for good mileage, environmentally sound, turbo feel, a bit funky 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have a 2003 Citroen C3 manual 1.4 diesel - which I love. However, it is getting a bit old and a bit small for our needs. I commute to work some 30 minutes...
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  Decent buy for £7,500 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving for 3 years now, owning a Peugeot 206 which has served me nicely. I have 3 years no claims with Aviva. Since my brother now drives,...
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  My Honda Civic automatic sometimes lurches forwards - how can I prevent this? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Civic Hybrid automatic. On two occasions the Honda has lurched forward from starting and I haven't had time to react before hitting something...
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  Should I carry all my paperwork in the car at all times? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is it necessary to carry documents such as driving licence, insurance certificate and MoT test certificate with us these days? Years ago, I heard of someone...
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  What's your opinion of the Honda Jazz's CVT gearbox? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market to change my Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS. I have had a test drive in the Jazz 1.4 ES CVT, and am quite impressed, although it doesn't have...
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  Which family car is appropriate for rural use? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, her husband and two children have recently moved from Glasgow to the Highlands. Their old runabout, which was fine for a city with public...
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  How best should I hire a car for driving in Spain and France? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am hiring a car through Ryanair in May for 10 days for driving in Spain and France. There is a large excess payable should one be involved with a claim....
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  Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic...