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  Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning...
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  Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and...
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  Can you help my find my perfect new car? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly need a new or secondhand car, but would wish to specify my needs which are: 1. Front and rear camera and parking sensors 2. Automatic...
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  Kia stop/start system? 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Kia Cee'd 3 1.6 CRDI Eco which I am pleased with on the whole but puzzled by the Stop and Go system which refuses to work when the conditions...
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  Small new car advice? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are over 70 and looking to replace our Zafira with a smaller car but one that is still fairly easy to access. There is such a wide choice and we're...
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  Export advice 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you solve a mystery for our family? Our elderly aunt and uncle, run a 1983 Mercedes W123 estate, 300 TD, auto, with air con. The car is built like...
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  Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible...
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  How can I stop my Volvo V70's air conditioning blowing warm? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volvo V70 with 153,000 miles. Recently the air conditioning started blowing hot regardless of what setting it was on, but by turning it off...
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  I want to reject my faulty secondhand motorhome but the dealer wants to repair it - where do I stand? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last Friday I collected a 2006 motorhome based on a Renault Master 2.5 with 25,000 miles from a reputable dealer. From paying the deposit to collecting...
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  Vibrating Audi A6 29 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got vibration at cold & idle at 1600-1800 revs, then tails away. When driving cold, it loses power at that rev range too. My mechanic has said...
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  How can I prevent condensation freezing on the inside of my Honda Jazz and Peugeot 207's windscreens? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any tricks to prevent a windscreen icing up on the inside during winter? If it's unavoidable, what is the best way of dealing with it as quickly...
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  Where can I get the best deal on a Citroen C1? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My other half wants a new 2012 99g/km Citroen C1 VTR five door with metallic paint, ABS, air conditioning, self locking and power steering. Any ideas where...
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  Some of the electrics don't work in our Ford Ka - but the fuses are fine. Any ideas? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The four switches for the air con, heated rear window, air circulation and rear fog lights have all failed at the same time on our Ford Ka. My step daughter...
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  Do you any tips for improving fuel economy? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Several months ago I purchased 2018 Ford Focus automatic. It's fine to drive but seems to use a lot of fuel. How can I reduce the petrol consumption? Turn...
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  Buying a new £20,000 car – what would you recommend? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a shoulder problem, she is finding gear change and handbrake operation a problem. It looks like we need a car with automatic transmission and...
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  Bob’s your uncle 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On 20th March 2008, having previously read a favourable report in your column, I purchased a new Honda CRV from Bob Gerard Ltd in Leicestershire, at well...
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  Indian reservations 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001/51 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's been a brilliant work horse but sadly is getting more and more expensive to keep on the road and the heating/air...
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  Which car would you recommend for keeping for the next three years? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car one can hope to buy at the moment for £2000 - a Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus or larger - with a view to owning it for three years?...
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  Is it true that aircon is supposed to be running full time? 28 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You say that the aircon in Skoda cars should be running all the time. Surely not. Is this peculiar to Skoda? Thank you.
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  Dealer can't fix the used car I bought 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 13 month old 20,000 mile Peugeot 3008 from Peugeot dealer 4 weeks ago. There were about 7 or 8 issues needing attention when I picked car up...