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  What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying...
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  Ford Mondeo diesel - keep or scrap? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about changing my 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI for a Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2001, is this a good idea or am I mad to buy an older car?
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  Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 petrol reliable? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buy a Hyundai Sante Fe (2008 model) with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's the rarer V6 2.7 Petrol engine. Is this reliable?
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  Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old...
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  Need a comfortable car for a bad back 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had many operations on my lower back, which means I cannot cope with a car that has poor suspension. I also struggle to open and close the boot....
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  BMW X1 suffering Xenon problems 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a new BMW X1 five months ago with Xenon headlamps. Now that the nights are drawing in she is getting headlamp flashes from oncoming vehicles...
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  Does the C-Max have a CVT gearbox? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I had a bad experience with a CVT auto after the transmission failed. I am now about to buy a 2009 model Ford C-Max 2.0 petrol auto, but I couldn't find...
• Small automatic runabouts and rental cars 6 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I am overseas again, visiting my father who is wintering in the eastern Mediterrranean.  His rental car is a Suzuki Splash (auto).  Mine is...
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  Buying a 10 year old BMW 330d - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 10 year old BMW 330d. My price range is about £4000, but I would welcome your opinion, as you often advise the pitfalls of purchasing...
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  How can I adjust the suspension on my Renault Scenic? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2010 Renault Scenic Privilege (petrol, automatic), and I am fairly sure that I found a means of adjusting the suspension to give a...
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  Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend?
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  Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda CR-V? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties...
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  Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix35? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 and would welcome your advice, drawing, perhaps, on knowledge you have of...
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  What do you think of Esso's lower-priced premium fuels? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Esso is now selling 'Super' variants of petrol and diesel at significantly lower prices than the Shell or BP equivalents. Do you have any feedback as to...
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  Which cars use the Volvo 5-cylinder diesel engine? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently test-drove a Volvo V40 with the 5-cylinder diesel engine. It was great, but just a bit small for us. Could you tell me which other cars of any...
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  Uncomfortable Suzuki Swift seats - can I replace them? 12 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a lovely Suzuki Swift Automatic 2008 which drives beautifully. Unfortunately the driver's seat and back is extremely hard. I have...
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  What small load-lugger? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG hatchback. It has plenty of performance and the area behind the front seats is ideal for carrying quite bulky...
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  Will a CLK230 gearbox give me trouble? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second hand Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 Kompressor with tiptonic gear box (2002). It's done 126,000 miles. I understand that IF the gear...
• Vauxhall Astra 1998 1.6L auto - Problems with transmission (I think..) 27 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi   I have a 1998/9 (S reg) Vauxhall Astra, 1.6L, automatic
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  Have there been any problems with the Mercedes-Benz A180 CVT transmission? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having just paid a deposit on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A180 automatic, I'd appreciate knowing whether I made a good choice or not? I'd rather lose the deposit...