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  What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated...
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  Volkswagen Golf ESP warning light 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased, privately, a Mk5 VW Golf 1.9 TDI on an 07 plate with a full service history just over one year ago. Approximately two weeks ago the ESP warning...
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  All consuming anger 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read that one of your readers was getting 62.9mpg from his 2002/52 Ford Fiesta diesel. We exchanged our 2002 Fiesta 1.4 diesel for...
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  Thaid cottages 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering...
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  Is an extended warranty worth while? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Discovery Sport is three years old at the end of January. Should I take out an extended warranty as offered by the Land Rover dealer.?
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  Can a Cat B write off legally be allowed on the road? 17 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a cheap car but the seller has said it was once an insurance write off. A quick check shows it was a Cat B write off in 2008. Everything...
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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns...
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  Buying a used Ford Focus - petrol or diesel? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read...
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  Mitsubishi Colt gearbox problem - any solution? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 diesel semi automatic has a problem. All appears normal when the engine is pulling but when decelerating on the overun, the transmission...
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  Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
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  Need to downsize from a 3 Series - what should we get? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our 2005 BMW 320d, which we both enjoy driving, with its rapid acceleration. Ideally, we would like a used car with a little more headroom....
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  Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
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  Brake discs worn after just 8500 miles 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Toyota Auris was requested to go back to the dealer following its first service as they wanted to check the brake disc due to possible corrosion....
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  Nosey Ford Fiesta - what's the cause? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but it sounds like it has got noisy tappets that don’t quieten, even when warm. I’ve read you can flush engine then...
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  Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
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  Where can my twins learn to drive cheaply? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a widow with 17-year-old twins who are keen to learn to drive. I do not want them to drive my 2006 Honda Civic and I do not have the patience or time...
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  My mum's insurers have written her car off without her agreeing to do so - what can we do? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 73-year-old mother's car was hit by an SUV that went through a red light. The driver admitted fault and said she was not concentrating (messing with...
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  Shrinking violet 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Car novice here. I'm closing in on my decision regarding a new car. Looks like it's going to be the Hyundai i10 1.2 litre. I just wanted to know your...
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  A Polo count-down 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling....
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  Diesenfranchised 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to you hoping to get some advice regarding a situation that I am currently in with my Audi A3 2.0TDi DSG Automatic. I am a 47-year-old mother...