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  Can you get automatic vans? 31 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I might buy a van because I have a few flats I rent out and I need to move stuff like cookers and furniture. I won't use it much. I don't drive a manual...
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  Economical mid sized car for long distance commute 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently moved to a job where I need to commute 25000 miles per year. I currently drive a Ford Focus 1.6L petrol. Could you please suggest something...
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  Smaller car - M-B A-Class or Citroen DS3? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive the newer version of C-Class and need to downsize. Like both new A-Class and Citroen DS3. M/B dealer says no deals on A-Class as new...
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  Gear selection difficulties - Ford Focus 4 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Engine has been out and separated from gearbox for other repairs, and now I have gearchange problems. When cold, first gear selection and first to second...
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  An £8000 Astra... 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a used car with max budget £8000, and my usage would be weekends in London and occasional long drive once in two months. Is a Vauxhall...
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  Ford Fiesta mis-sold 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a car on finance with my help. The salesman on the test drive pointed out that it had a heated front windscreen, which is essential...
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  What do I need to know about Micras? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to look for a car I've seen for sale in a magazine classified ad. It's a five-door 2005 Nissan Micra 1.2S with 73,000 miles on the clock. I don't...
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  Car Insurance for the elderley 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have now taken over responsibility for organising the insurance for my elderly Mother's car. She is 86 years old and drives a Honda Jazz (on your recommendation)....
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  Need a 4x4 with low load deck - any advice? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have four Labradors and am looking to buy a four-wheel drive car with a low enough sill to easily lift the dogs in and not to damage joints when they...
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  Kia Venga: Stop start not stop starting... 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife owns a 2011 Kia Venga, which has been back to the garage three times, as the ISG stop-start isn't working properly. The garage keeps giving her...
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  Lexus GS450h - Cat D bargain or lemon? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 2007 Lexus GS450h with one owner, and just 45,000 miles on the clock for £11,000. It looks and drives very well, but it has had its...
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  Do I need winter tyres for my trip to France? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I might be driving my car to the French Alps in a few weeks and I'm wondering if I need to buy 4 winter tyres? Also will I need new rims for them? Temperatures...
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  Buying a 1.8 TSI Skoda Superb - have you heard of any problems with them? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will be test driving a 1.8TSI (Skoda Superb) tomorrow and would be interested to know if the TSI engines in VAG vehicles are as troublesome as the TDI...
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  Citroen Berlingo diesel on veg oil? 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking about buying a Berlingo as a cheap holdall and for my kids to learn to drive in. Could I run the old 1.9D diesel on filtered waste veg oil, with...
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  Can you recommend tyres for my Focus which offer a softer ride? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently I am driving a 2007 Ford Focus with Continental Sport Contact 2 205/50 R17 93W tyres. Can you please recommend an alternative tyre that would...
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  How best should I get rid of my last car? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At the age of 92 with 75 years' clean licence, I intend giving up driving. I do not know how to say farewell to my lovely, reliable 1998 Volkswagen Passat...
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  Focus TDCI suddenly lost revs 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Focus 1.8 TDCI was perfect then suddenly lost revs. The glow plug light on the dash started flashing. I was able to drive home at about 50% revs maximum....
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  Should I buy a used 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A friend buys used cars and sells them on - he as just got a Mercedes-Benz A-Class W reg and has offered it cheap. Now to look at it's a nice car and...
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  Van won't drive after minor accident 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had an accident in my Vivaro 58 reg - only wing damage. The air-bag went off, it was replaced and repaired but now won't start. Fuel is getting to the...
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  Stalling Almera at low revs 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Nissan Almera 1.4 GL which has served me well for many years. It has now done 151,000 miles. Recently it has started to stall at low revs...