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  Should I buy a Ford Focus or Honda Jazz, and how can I negotiate a discount? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy either a new Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz from a local dealer. I just want a base model with no fancy extras as I don't do a lot of miles,...
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  Which estate car? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate Ghia X which is extremely comfortable and takes everything I throw in it, but has not been very...
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  Which car to replace my Ford Mondeo? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000...
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  Replacing Nissan X-Trail 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan Columbia, Jeep Cherokee or Hyundai Santa Fe: which should I choose? All seem to have reliability issues. I really like the drive, where my bad back...
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  Citroen Sensodrive problem 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C2 (2003) with the Sensodrive gearbox and 60,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been sticking in gear and I receive the flashing...
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  Please recommend a good used estate car 1 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read plenty of sense in your Telegraph column over the years, could we ask for a bit for us, too? What would you recommend to replace a Focus...
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  No holes in warranty 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As your readers seldom seem to send good news about Volkswagen, I thought you might be interested in my experience. I bought a new Passat Estate in 2004...
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  Last days of disker 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my two-year old CR-V serviced at 38,000 miles. The Honda dealer replaced the front brake pads (the first time they had been replaced) but...
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  Insecurity 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a four-year old Ford Fiesta Zetec from an established dealer who we have used before. After payment he gave us only one key. When...
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  Oil changes on current Jaguar's 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Current XF's require you use Castrol Oil. This oil is only available from a Jaguar dealer. To change engine oil and filter costs £169.00. For the last...
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  New vs nearly new - what should I do? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've e-mailed you a few times about buying my next car and narrowed it down to a nearly new (6k miles, 1yr old) BMW 118d SE, a Hyundai i30 Style (126 hp),...
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  Looking for a reliable used hatchback with a large boot - what do you suggest? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our 70s. We have a 13-year-old Corolla with 120,000 miles on the clock. It has a magnificent boot that we can get two full sets of...
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  Why couldn't Nissan provide a replacement tyre for my X-Trail? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having been unable to drive my 2011 Nissan X-Trail for some months and the 12 month service being due, Marshalls of Bury St Edmunds collected and returned...
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  Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and...
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  Engine failure BMW320D Timing belt 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand BMW 320D E92 coupe with 140KM in December last year. It came with a full BMW service history. Unfortunately the timing belt snapped...
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  What estate or MPV should I buy to replace my Mondeo Edge? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to change my 2006 Mondeo Edge for an estate car or good alternative. As it will be my last vehicle I am looking for something with a high ride,...
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  Buying a car for back problems 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back...
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  I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini...
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  Aircon Sinner 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the letter from your correspondent regarding the illness he picked up from his car's air-con. However, of far greater concern...
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  Unexpected airbag deployment 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The clockspring in Crossfire 2005 with 25k miles failed setting off horn. Next day I took it into dealer and airbags deployed on mechanic`s face as he...