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• BMW 1 Series - Reversing on the road 25 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  .  The insurance company say it is automatically her fault because she was reversing. Surely it cannot automatically be her fault when the pick up truck effectively clipped the kerb as it went round the corner and couldn't avoid putting an 18 - 24 inch dent in her side ahead of her rear lights. Isn't
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  Buying a car for £2500 - which is best? 30 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £2500 to buy a pre-march 2001 car for the tax break. I would want a medium to large car with four seats and automatic gearbox. I’m thinking...
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  Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be...
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  Which 5008? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Finally taking your advice (after a while) and downsizing from Caravelle and multiple cars to a Peugeot 5008 for family and small cheap car for kids. Which...
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  What is my 1996 Mercedes-Benz C230 worth? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I saw the article about the 230E and wondered if my Mercedes-Benz had any real value. It is a C230 Elegance 1996 automatic silver saloon in good condition,...
• Honda CRV - Used Honda CRV considerations 26 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  journeys every now and then. My search criteria have generated a range of vehicle options spanning Executive (leather trim & bonus gadgetry), SE and Sport models. All fall within the £4,000-£5,500 price bracket; some with automatic transmission, some manual
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  BMW with limp home mode fault 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has a 2008 BMW 5 Series 520D automatic, which he has owned since new. It has always been serviced on time by the local BMW dealer, but has recently...
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  What would you recommend instead of a BMW M5? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We've had three BMW 525i automatic cars in succession over the last fifteen years, and we love the ride, the space and the performance. I'm thinking about...
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  Will a Honda CR-V offer good ride quality on 18-inch wheels? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol automatic, which is fitted with 18-inch alloys. Noting your earlier comments on ride quality with...
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  Transmission fault 2 months out of warranty - what is a reasonable offer? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My main dealer serviced Qashqai+2 2L diesel automatic has a rear transmission fault requiring replacement. It was noticed two-months after the three-year...
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  Changing from a thirsty S-Type to something smaller? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 S-Type Jaguar - value say £500. It is well maintained and I love everything about it but it costs me £3600 a year in petrol at an average...
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  Can I fit 15-inch wheels to my Lexus IS250 for a comfortable ride? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had the good fortune to be able to take your advice and buy a Lexus IS250, petrol, automatic and I'm not disappointed. The ride is very comfortable on...
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  Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen....
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  Time to change from the Nissan Note? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I purchased a Nissan Note Accenta 1.6 Automatic with 16" wheels and although only having done 12,000 miles have been very pleased with...
• Automatic handbrakes - stupid stupid stupid 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I had never driven a car with one of these pushbutton electric handbrakes before this afternoon. A friend turned up in a courtesy car (VW Passat CC) diesel...
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  New Polo or used Golf? The GTI question. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Scirocco 210 GT which I love, but the very wide doors make exit difficult in car parks. I can afford a new Polo GTI or a year old Golf...
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  Should I change the gearbox oil on my Volvo? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Volvo V70 automatic which I've owned since new. To the best of my knowledge, the gearbox oil has never been changed. I can't find reliable...
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  What should a good van service include and how much should it cost? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my automatic petrol van in 2007. I have done over 90,000 miles and I have serviced it regularly. I changed the Cam belt at 70,000 miles and...
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  BMW 328i or Mercedes-Benz E-Class - which should I buy? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new car and, as I only cover about 6000 miles a year, I've shortlisted the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 250CGI,...
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  Who could repair the gearbox on my 2000 Honda Odyssey? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has bought a 2000 Honda Odyssey which was imported into the UK in 2004 for a 'scrap' price of £350. It goes well but has had a bit of trouble in...