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  Which 4x4 pick-up do you recommend for high mileage work purposes? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new or nearly new 4x4 automatic twin-cab pick-up. I have searched the web and reviews for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Mazda...
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  Replacement for a Civic Aerodeck? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We retired a couple of years ago and now it is time for my Honda Civic Aerodeck automatic, bought new in 2000, to do the same. It will be a hard act...
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  Will the 2012 Honda Civic be available with a better gearbox than the i-shift we currently have? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Between 1985 and 2008 I had three petrol Honda Accords and covered over 500,000 trouble-free miles. Excellent. In 2008, aged 70, I decided to downsize...
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  Can you recommend a small car with easy passenger access and a low roof for my sister? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My sister is considering replacing her 7-year-old Toyota Yaris T Spirit 1.3 automatic with which she has been very pleased but she thinks it might now...
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  Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals...
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  Should I switch off my Audi A4's ESP to improve control in snow and ice? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (211) Multitronic in May last year. In winter weather I missed my old 2.5 auto X-Type, which had AWD and seemed much more...
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  To get the best advantage from left-foot braking an automatic, should your foot hover over the brake pedal? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In your Telegraph column you mentioned a test near Berlin that showed that left-foot braking was quicker because of the time lag in transferring the right...
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  What is my Cat D Toyota Yaris Verso worth? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired,...
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  Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is...
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  Lexible friend 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice with regard to buying a new or nearly new car I have a Lexus 300RX. Unfortunately I have recently had brain surgery...
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  What's a good replacement for a Skoda Yeti 4 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Skoda Yeti and I’m looking to replace it over the next year. It’s a wonderful car and I want to feel the same about my next one. Must haves...
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  I need a car with a better ride than my Golf, is a SEAT Arona a better choice? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my eight year old Golf for a two year old SEAT Arona in the hope of getting a more comfortable ride over our rough road surfaces....
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  Do I have to adjust the LED headlights on my Peugeot 3008 GT to drive in Europe? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot get an answer from Peugeot on what I have to do, if anything, to adjust the headlights on my 2021 Peugeot 3008 GT Premium for driving on the Continent....
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  Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement....
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  Do I need an MoT during lockdown? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new...
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  Can I end my lease early due to coronavirus? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I return my car due to the coronavirus outbreak? I can't afford the car now. I have about 9 months left till the midway point of the finance agreement.
• Any - Advice from HJ 30 May 2019 (Forum)
  Original Q & A Fatal at traction After a bit of gap I thought I would return to the subject of driving an automatic using only the right foot. Our American daughter-in-law came over for Christmas and asked how my discussion with you was going? I told her that you cited a case of a 92
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  How easy is it to retrofit automatic fog lights to a new car? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Seat Ateca S because I'm not prepared to wait the 20 weeks delivery time or pay the extra £4000 for the SE model. If I wanted to retrofit...
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  Which petrol auto would you suggest for a disabled passenger? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest some models that are petrol automatics and have room for a folded wheelchair, walking frame, etc in the boot? It needs a front passenger...