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  Why did my car hit my neighbour's house? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V70 was parked on my home drive when I started the engine put on the brake and selected DRIVE from PARK, After doing this the engine raced the...
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  Mazda 3 - DAB not even an option? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is considering a new automatic 120PS petrol Mazda 3 in Sports Nav leather trim, to drive for 7-10 years. Amazingly it seems this brand...
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  Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as...
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  Gearbox problems with Subaru Forester 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have begun to experience some strange, intermittent episodes of reluctance to move up the gears whilst accelerating in our 2010 Subaru Forester XS automatic...
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  Mixing Tyres 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last April I purchased a 2010 Honda CRV 4 x 4. I now need to fit two new tyres. When I took delivery the vehicle was supplied fitted with three Dunlop...
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  Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an ageing Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 V6 estate. The car is 13 years old, with 186,000 miles on the clock and I need to replace it. I need a good motorway...
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  What's the best 4x4 with a V8 engine? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used 4x4 with a V8 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Fuel economy is not an issue, but reliability matters. I have up to £10,000...
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  Peugeot 2008 or Nissan Note? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a smaller car that will also be able to cope with the occasional long journey. It needs to be comfortable (interior and ride), quiet,...
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  Air con failure on 2011 Honda - should the dealer pay for repair? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2008 CRV 2.0 Automatic as an approved used car from a Honda dealership in 2011. Recently my air con stopped working. Upon taking it to get...
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  Need a used 4x4 with five seats - any recommendations? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are a large children's home in a small village in Sussex. We currently have four cars, but now need a 4x4 to get the kids to school in the winter months....
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  Can I clarify a consumer's rights when making a private purchase? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In your reply to problems with this private purchase you stated that there are no consumer rights (I assume you meant under specific consumer legislation)...
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  Any experience with Renault's CVT gearbox? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come to trade in my trusty Astra 1.8 automatic, I have my eye on a 3 year old Megane Coupe with CVT gearbox which is listed at a Renault main...
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  My car might be off the road waiting for a part for two months! 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Today I was told by the main Mazda dealer that the part required to repair the automatic selector on my Mazda3 TS2, bought new from the same dealer in...
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  What will we get when trading in our 2003 Ford Fiesta? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for advice on replacing my wife’s car. What should I expect for trading it in on part exchange? The car is a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 petrol...
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  Is buying abroad a problem? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second hand LHD car (preferably a 4-5 year old German diesel auto estate) which I will leave at my holiday house in France for use while...
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  Buying a long lasting car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before...
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  Can I claim from the Highways Agency for pothole damage to my car? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The lane we have to drive on every day is full of potholes and, despite several complaints to Highways, nothing has been done. We now have broken a road...
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  Renault Megane Scenic parking brake problem 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We had a battery problem and had to start the car by manually releasing the automatic handbrake. We rolled the car back and up a small slope. The brake...
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  Addison Lee or Ford Dealership 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across...