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  Do you foresee any problem adapting to the automatic gearbox of a Verso Multidrive S? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having owned a 2003 Toyota Verso Spirit for seven years, we are looking to sell it. We have had seven years of trouble-free motoring, therefore our intention...
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  Ford S-MAX part unavailable? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The instrument cluster on my Ford S-Max (2008) failed 8 weeks ago. Since that time I have been without the use of a car. The car has done 60k miles. I...
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  Where can I buy a BMC o/s sill for a 1965 Austin A40 Farina? 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to rebuild a 1965 Austin A40 Farina but cannot find a new original off-side sill. The pattern parts are largely unsatisfactory and I have seen...
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  Replacement car for the in-laws 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they...
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  Need a small automatic 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Three months ago we bought a Toyota Urban Cruiser, we love the build quality and cabin space and overall design, but after years with automatics we have...
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  Buying a new Ford Galaxy - which would you recommend? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am undecided which model Galaxy would be the better buy, short and long term. I drive 10,000 miles p.a mostly local journeys but with a 180 mile round...
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  Can you suggest an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2003 BMW 3 Series 3-litre 6-cylinder has been a delight but needs to be replaced. With three teenagers and increasingly long trips on the cards,...
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  Recommend an automatic MPV to replace our Mazda Premacy? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I, both in our 70's, are looking to replace our ten-year old Mazda Premacy 2.0-litre petrol automatic with a similar MPV. Its successor, the...
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  Fault SL55 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a faulty SL55 that has cost me £76k, the garage in Brentford have had it for 8 months and are not giving any repair date or replacement. I have...
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  Why is my daughter's Ford S-Max persistently leaking oil? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2008 Ford S-Max Titanium X with a 2.2 TDCi engine. The car has been back to the Ford main agent eight times now for oil leaks. The fault...
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  Contact breaker 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a motorcyclist who likes to make eye contact with drivers waiting at junctions to ensure that I've been seen. However, lots of front side windows are...
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  Would you recommend a Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 to replace our Porsche Cayenne? 27 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace a Cayenne S as we have three small kids. Should we get a Q7, XC90 or Discovery? I am very confused. Could buy new or secondhand with...
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  Convertible asset 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Due to an unexpected inheritance I find myself being able to buy the car I want. However, I would like to buy a convertible with an automatic gearbox and...
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  Why do insurance premiums increase for over-70s? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For many years I've insured cars (Ford Mondeos) through a leading insurance company. I reached the age of 70 last year and my annual quote increased by...
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  Can I take my practical driving test in a car which was previously a write off? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I take my practical driving test in my own car which was previously a category S write off?
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  Do some editions of the Toyota RAV4 offer a 'conventional' automatic gearbox? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I read recently that some editions of the more modern Toyota RAV4 offer a 'conventional' automatic gearbox as an alternative to the CVT box. Is this correct?
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  How can I clean my Saab 9-3's roof? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How can I get rid of green mould stains on the soft-top of my SAAB 9-3. I'm reluctant to use bleach but scrubbing with ordinary detergent doesn't shift...
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  Buying a used A3 - how much? 28 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2005 Audi A3 2.0 litre Turbo quattro S Line model with 69000 miles. It's selling price is £7495. Is this fair price?
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  Downsizing cars 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old Mercedes S-class, I would like to replace it with a smaller and more economical car but with comfort good seats and and room to...
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  Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears....