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  Citroen C4 - which engine? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a new Citroen C4 2012 with a manual transmission. The dealership only has a 92 hp/230 torque model in-house to test-drive but can...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Electric parking brakes make me uneasy - are they as effective as a handbrake? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at the latest Vauxhall cars and to my astonishment they have no handbrake, only a button. To me this is extremely dangerous as I rely...
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  Faults found in second hand vehicle bought less than 48 hours ago 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand minibus less than 48 hours ago. Queried sluggishness and black smoke coming from the exhaust with the buyer on the drive home (over...
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  Downsizing from an Accord 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently enjoy driving my Honda Accord iCDTI on my 40 mile round trip commute over a mixture of roads. I like the build quality, reliability, refinement...
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  Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types...
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  Should I switch from my manual Honda Jazz to an automatic car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a pensionable age female who is currently driving a Honda Jazz EX, manual transmission, which I think is absolutely wonderful. My brother in law keeps...
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  Small car for all uses? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a cheap new car to do all things... it'll be a compromise and your HJ review points me towards a Fiat Nemo. A Panda is just too small...
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  Which car to replace my BMW 520d will be more reliable and easier to handle in winter? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My current BMW 520d auto estate company car is due for replacement soon. I commute between Sheffield and Macclesfield at an average of 35,000 year. The...
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  Which economical car for 15,000 miles per year mixed driving? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the countryside and drive 250 miles a week to the office and back, mostly on B-roads, and also use the car for the usual things, including travelling...
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  Why do the police provide details of speeding motorists to private companies? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We know of the selling of vehicle keeper data by the DVLA to some interested parties such as parking enforcement companies. I did not know that the Police...
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  Considering a small automatic - what's out there? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to retire in a couple of years and will be moving from a very rural location to, most probably, a large town or city. Both my wife and I drive...
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  can you recommend a suitable, powerful replacement for my Octavia Estate vRS? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2005 'old shape' Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It has been a great car with plenty of performance, and is totally reliable and flexible....
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  Is it safe to fit only two winter tyres to a car for driving in snow? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a few disagreements with friends and colleagues concerning the fitting of two winter tyres only during the British winter. Personally I consider...
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  Did your correspondent really get caught driving at 54mph in a 50mph limit? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I find it hard to believe that your correspondent ES was caught doing 54mph in a 50mph zone, as the leeway guidelines are 10 per cent plus 2mph, i.e. 57mph....
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  Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years...
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  Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another...
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  Feetal position 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Being arthritic, on your advice I bought a Mazda 2 Auto. After 250 miles I have to say it is the best car I have ever had. Many thanks. From time to time...
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  Hangover cure 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CTDI which reverses up our drive easily. I recently test-drove the new Meriva. But because of its long front overhang...
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  What should I look for when buying a W124 Mercedes-Benz? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My mechanic says that all modern cars are trouble, so I now long for an older and really well-made car with a dash clock that I can look at anytime I like....