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  Shifting circumstances 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've driven manual shift cars all of my driving life, more than 30 years so far. I'm 52. I'm thinking about exchanging my mid-sized manual for two cars,...
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  Driving band 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 33,000 mile 2003 Rover 75 2.5 litre V6 in to my garage, which has serviced the car from new, for another annual service. I was advised that the...
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  Auristocrat 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  No question, your weekly feature in the Telegraphic Motoring section of that newspaper is always a good read regardless of what make of vehicle you drive....
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  Folkswagon 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I always read your bit in the Telegraph and have now started to think about swapping my Volvo V50 diesel, which I really enjoy driving, though my wife,...
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  Breathing underwater 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please advise which 4x4 you think would be better for me. I live in a village and we suffer from flooding into and out of the village so I need...
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  Class car 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and...
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  Can I insist on insurance cover for potential buyers? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I know when selling a car the buyer has to have insurance, but this is usually only third party cover. All well and good for the third party in an accident,...
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  Best used small car for my 18-year-old son? 29 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
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  Can you recommend a small car that'll cope well with hilly terrain? 14 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a small automatic car. I have moved to the country and need something that will cope well with the steep hills around my house. I currently...
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  Is it a good time to go all-electric? 7 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid, mostly used locally. I have up to £15,000 plus part exchange and would like to go all electric. With Covid and...
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  How do we keep our hybrid in good condition during self isolation? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Looks like our Toyota Auris hybrid could be sitting on the drive for a few weeks now. Can I connect a normal trickle charger to the 12v battery? What about...
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  What is the grinding noise when I put my foot down on the clutch? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2003 Toyota Yaris. I've noticed a grinding noise when in traffic and when my foot is fully down on the clutch. I thought it had something to...
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  Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model...
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  Dealer won't repair faulty gauge - What are my rights? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My step-son purchased a second hand Alfa Romeo from a dealership two weeks ago. He paid an additional £400 for a 15 month warranty. As he was driving home...
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  Hill start problem 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm finding it difficult to do hill starts in my 2015 Ford Ka and am having to rev over 3000rpm and then slip clutch, otherwise the car feels as if it's...
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  Buying an new Audi A1 Sportback - petrol or diesel? 1 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, but I cannot decide between the 1.0-litre 95PS petrol or the 1.6-litre 116PS diesel. The diesel...
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  New driver in need of a used car - what should I buy? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first car but I'm undecided as to whether to get a 2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec...
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  Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look...
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  Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - is the 1.6 diesel rare? 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a two year old Nissan Qashqai (2012) from a non-franchise dealer. It is described as having the 1.6dCi engine rather than the 1.5dCi,...
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  Peugeot Expert showing engine management light 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Every so often the engine management light comes on my Peugeot Expert (2002) and the engine starts to make a knocking noise. Sometimes it only lasts a...