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  Can you recommend an economical estate car to replace my ageing Corolla? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 64 years of age and need a car. My wife has a new Fiat Panda Eco Active so shopping is sorted. My annual mileage has now dropped to around 10,000 with...
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  Do all cruise controls work like the system in my 2007 Lexus IS250? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might like to comment on the way the 2007 Lexus IS250 cruise control operates when resuming from a speed below that saved in the system....
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  Low level lighting 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  To add to the discussion regarding daytime lights, I used to drive with front foglights on, but recently a Police car drove up beside me at traffic lights...
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  Are head gasket failures common on the 2007 Peugeot 307? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage last week replaced the thermostat housing unit on my Peugeot 307 1.6 semi-automatic 2007 model, after I woke up one morning to find huge...
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  Why does Volkswagen wait for the DSG transmission oil to cool to 30 degrees before changing it? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2007 Volkswagen Golf to a main Volkswagen dealership for an oil and filter change on my car's DSG transmission. The garage rang an hour...
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  Slightly vogue 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned...
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  Is this Porsche Cayman S a good purchase for £27,000? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Porsche Cayman S. The car in question is for sale at a respected large local independent in Aberdeen who specialises in...
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  Winter fuel 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My regularly serviced 2005 1600cc Ford Focus automatic has never given a high mileage per gallon - usually about 28-31mpg for short and medium journeys...
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  Xen and the art of motorcycle concealment 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am amazed that I read so little in your column about Xenon or bright white headlights. Anyone who drives at night will be well aware how dangerous and...
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  Toya will coax 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I aim to trade in a Toyota Yaris GLS Automatic 3 door hatchback 1,299cc petrol, metallic blue, 150g/km CO2, registered 27-09-02, mileage, 21,000 (1 long...
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  Campaign for humane lights 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz front lights at night on many models look tacky and sadly it is not Mercedes fault. The owners and drivers should give them feedback but...
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  Expat advised 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m an expat living in Cape Town. I’m thinking about buying a Ford Ranger 3-litre TDCI manual but have concerns about the Turbo and Dual Mass Flywheel....
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  Unkindest cut 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last Friday my wife purchased a 9 months old Audi TT automatic with 4,500 miles on the clock from a main Audi dealer in Liverpool. Yesterday, Sunday morning,...
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  Winter warner 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I travel several times a year to Germany on private leisure trips. I keep my car and its tyres in good order, and have a great deal of experience of continental...
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  Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably...
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  Nissed opportunity 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my 1995 Nissan Almera. It has done 176,000 miles. I drive 9,000 miles a year. I would like a higher drivers seat and at least a...
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  Transrefusal 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 E39 530 Diesel Automatic owned from new is going in for service soon at 105,000 miles. (I need another 200k miles and it won’t owe me anything.)...
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  Reduced circumstance 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my 80th year, my husband has recently died, and I must for reasons of economy and size change my Volvo V70, 2004 automatic Estate, 28,000 miles,...
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  Nursing honed 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a district nurse and looking to renew my work supplied lease car. I currently have a Toyota Verso. I still need a moderately sized car with the option...
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  Do the brake lights show under regenerative braking? 11 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's car has s strong regenerative braking mode. When slowing down at a junction or whatever do the brake lights get illuminated?