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  Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that...
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  Which Hatchback? Petrol or Diesel? On a £4,000 budget? A car for life? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting...
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  High & low revs 1990 VW Scirocco 1.8 8v with weber carb 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having problems with a 1990 (G plate) VW Scirocco 1.8 8v which has a Weber carb fitted, a job done by a previous owner, and manual choke. It has only...
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  Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz,...
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  Chattering Class 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a series of S-Class Mercedes. At least ten in a row, all wonderful, and all petrol. Recently, against my better judgement, I bought an ex-demonstrator...
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  My Chevrolet Lacetti is suffering from an engine problem - can I return it to the dealer? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006/ 06 plate Chevrolet Lacetti 1600 4 door saloon from a reputable dealer local to myself. It had a genuine mileage of 14,000. Seven days...
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  Unintentional consequences 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota "sticking accelerator" incident reminded me of the recent report about a family on a USA freeway who were unable to stop their car. Eventually,...
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  Diesenfranchised 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent e-mail from a Volvo V70 owner in Eccles reinforces my belief that Volvo franchised dealers lack "imagination". I have owned from virtually...
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  Lumbered 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change from having a main vehicle as a 4WD. We live 700ft up in North Wales. Currently we have an Outlander 2.0 diesel. I am considering...
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  Per turboed 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I now own my third BMW, a 525TD 2002 E39. Lovely car, the nicest I have owned and bought nine months ago at 38,000 miles, I am the second owner. I initially...
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  Economical….. 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a demonstrator Mercedes A180CDI auto with 9,500 miles in late June from a main dealer and have put on a further 6,000 miles. The fuel economy...
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  Oz tallier 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you could offer me any advice on buying a cheap and reliable car to get me around Australia? I am in Melbourne on a working holiday...
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  Underbonnet spies 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Speed limit signs should be safety advisory indicators. It is sensible to have speed limits to protect road workers and/or children, but not sensible to...
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  I need a small and economical car for the ULEZ, what should I buy? 3 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace which won't pass the ULEZ emissions standard. I would like to get another Citroen van but am finding that they have...
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  I'm buying a new van. Should I choose a petrol or diesel engine? 8 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've run Ford Transit Custom models (2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre diesel models) for the last 6 years. Next year I'm considering downsizing to a smaller...
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  What's the best medium sized used van? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a medium-sized used van. I'm torn between the Transit Mk7 or the Transporter T5. I'd like it to last me at least three years maybe five at...
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  Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't...
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  What's the best used car for 120 mile commute? 18 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car with great fuel economy for my 120 mile per day commute. It must be reliable, comfortable and suitable for my family. Budget circa £8000,...
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  Which diesel gives the best real world economy? 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car with good real world fuel economy. I quite like the Mazda 6, Skoda Octavia and BMW 3 Series xDrive. Which would you recommend?
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  Bought a used car that's now broken down - should I sue? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand Volkswagen Polo for £995 from a local dealer a few days ago. The seller told me the car had a year’s MoT – is hasn’t. The seller...