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  Do all Audi A3 automatics suffer from jerky pickup when accelerating? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0TDI 170 with the DSG gearbox bought from an Audi dealer nearly a year ago. I have had continual dissatisfaction with very jerky...
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  Should I get a set of wheels when I buy winter tyres for my Ford Focus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Ford Focus Zetec 2.0i automatic Titanium X. Am I better buying a set of winter tyres or going the whole hog and buying a set of new wheels...
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  What's causing my Land Rover Discovery 4 to hesitate when I try to accelerate? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Land Rover Discovery 4 diesel automatic, purchased new in March 2010, mileage now 5,000. On occasions when I have driven to, say, a roundabout...
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  Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently...
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  What's rattling in my 53-plate BMW 3 Series' engine? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've a 53-plate BMW E46 3 Series automatic diesel coupe (the 2-litre 320) which has taken upon itself to develop an annoying rattle. It doesn't lose power...
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  It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
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  What do you think of the EGS transmission and FAP DPF as fitted to the Peugeot 3008? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A short time ago I asked you about the relative merits of two cars my wife was considering as her next Motability car. These were the Skoda Roomster SE...
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  Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership...
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  Would selecting the sunroof and spare wheel options on a Skoda Yeti increase the CO2 emissions? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a brand new Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG (Automatic) with 2-wheel drive on 6 March, 2010. The order included factory-fitted options of Panoramic Sunroof...
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  Should I go for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 TD Classic or a 2000 BMW 5 Series? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 BMW 323i SE Touring but it's heavy on juice and my partner can't drive manuals yet. I have seen a 1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 TD Classic with...
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  Low pro-vile 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4-year-old BMW 320 diesel Touring automatic, which is fine in all respects and has behaved immaculately since purchased new. It is fitted with...
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  Would you still recommend the Nissan X-Trail as an excellent 4x4 vehicle? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When they first came out, you seemed impressed with the Nissan X-Trail. Now some time has passed, do you still hold them in the same high regard? I have...
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  Transmissional period 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 2010 I ordered a 2.0 petrol Nissan Qashqai Tekna CVT 2WD. This was to replace a car of the same specification as I had been very pleased with the first....
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  Satnavfaction guaranteed 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a sat nav and wonder if you are 'allowed ' to suggest a particular model. I just want a simple unit, easy to read, giving me...
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  Automated mangler 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Mazda 2 Capella automatic "died" after going a few yards. The AA couldn't fix it so towed it to my trusted garage. They tried 2 different diagnostic...
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  Ail List 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is a Mercedes A160 or A170CDI a good buy for a single mother of two who needs a good, reliable low maintenance car as a first time buyer. I also need to...
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  Prius conviction 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about using the scrappage scheme to trade in my 1993 E Class Automatic Mercedes. It has been a great car and has only done 82,000 miles....
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  Horse plower 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a horse vet. I do between 25k and 30k miles a year. I need a car that is reliable, economical and has a large boot space. 4 wheel drive is an advantage...
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  Wife and aughter 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of changing our Honda Jazz. The new model may be better in many respects but it just seems to lack that little something. We would like...
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  Braking, the rules 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Following upon recent correspondence in the IAM magazine, I would appreciate your view on the method of holding an automatic car stationary, with the engine...