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  Are drum brakes too old? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying the new Ford Focus but I do not agree with Fords policy of selling the new model with rear drum brakes. The entire C segment...
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  Is it safe to drive my Hyundai Getz to the dealer with the 'Malfunction' light on? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3-year-old Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. The 'Malfunction' light is occasionally coming on and when I accelerate the power is "lumpy". The handbook...
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  Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new...
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  Why doesn't my warranty cover my Volkswagen Golf's prematurely worn clutch? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.5-year-old Volkswagen Golf. It's only done 26,000 miles and the clutch is starting to go. I have spoken to the Volkswagen garage, who informed...
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  Ex seption 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 74-year old woman, owner of a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa manual 1.4 bought new, which has done about 40,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. I foresee the...
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  Fuels and their money 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 5-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi diesel has covered 29,000 miles and will average 48 miles per gallon on a long run dropping to 43 on short runs....
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  What do you think of the new Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI 105bhp 7 spd DSG? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a new Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI automatic for my wife. I understand that they will be available in a few months time. Could you please...
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  Sweetest seven 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a good-sized 5-seater with occasional seats for 7 to replace my VW Touran. We have test driven both the Ford S-Max and Hyundai Santa Fe but cannot...
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  Is the Citroen C3 known for having sharp brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A year ago we purchased a Citroen C3 Rhythm 1.4 petrol. It was first registered in July 2008 and has now done 20,000 miles. On three occasions we have...
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  With some hesitation 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 6 year old Audi TT 3.2DSG, that I have had since new and still very much enjoy, except for one big problem. It stops without warning. At anytime,...
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  The cool wail 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The heater of my 5yr old Diesel 2.2 Nissan X-Trail T-Spec has never been much good and only starts to give out heat when the engine has warmed up after...
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  Short and girly 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 26-year-old female and would like to buy a small convertible car that looks quite flashy. I would like it to still be quite economical to run, lower...
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  Money-gran 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend alternatives to the Honda Jazz on which I might get a good deal? I had a drive in the Jazz 1.4. Nice car, more comfortable and a better...
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  What can be done to improve the ride quality/comfort of a car? 17 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What can be done to improve the ride quality/comfort of a car? I own a four year old Hyundai ix20 with alloy wheels and 205/55/R16 tyres. The ride quality...
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  Will I still be able to take advantage of a scrappage scheme if the MoT is about to expire? 29 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My current car (an older polluting diesel) is going to be scrapped in return for a significant discount on a new car. However in prep for the MoT in a...
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  Can I run a classic car as a company car? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a 1989 Citroen 2CV as a company car, to take advantage of the Classic car rules. The car would cost around £7000 so would be...
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  Should we buy a hybrid car? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend the best buy for us? We're after a new hybrid car for a retired professional couple? We do approximately 5000 miles/year. Most of our...
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  How can I check the history of a car that's been on a private plate? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car from a dealer which has been on a private plate. When I do an online vehicle check the old plate matches the car I am looking...
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  Mercedes-Benz CLS suspension failure 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The front suspension collapsed on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Grand Edition. Both shock absorbers and both springs need replacing. Main dealer also says...
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  What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these...