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  Petrol or diesel seven seater? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for...
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  Automatic decision 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central...
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  Why is my Volvo S60's door lock sticking when I try to unlock the car? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 Volvo S60 2.0T was serviced by a Volvo dealership earlier this week and I asked them to look at the front passenger door, which will not open immediately...
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  Why don't motorway service areas display which fuel brands they sell? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Advance signs for motorway service areas display the location, operator, main and subsidiary providers and facility icons, but not the fuel brand, which...
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  Can you recommend a small automatic 4x4? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a secondhand small 4x4 for my mother. It needs to be able to house two smallish dogs in the boot. She does about 6000 miles a year and...
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  Which 3.5-tonne van has the greatest payload? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which 3.5-tonne panel van, new or old (preferred), has the greatest payload? The van will have to carry a lot of weight occasionally, so front-wheel drive...
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  Curates eggs 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old L/H drive VW Passat TDI Trendline estate car. Low mileage had since new. Superb car and do not wish to sell but import into UK....
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  What do you think of the Renault Clio I-Music? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter would like to buy a Clio I-Music 1.2 but we can't seem to find much information about them. How do you rate this car?
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  Diminishing return 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If your garage returned your car after servicing, by special truck, and damaged it, what would you do? The car: a Bentley. The damage: Scraped the entire...
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  Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast...
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  Prop forewarned 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am debating whether to buy either a VW Tiguan, SE 2WD 2 litre TDI, or a Ford Kuga 2WD Zetec 2 litre TDI. I intend to keep it long term so re-sale value...
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  Emission unpassable 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read your reply to N.B. of Hurst, about the new Jazz I-Shift 'auto' option. Presumably Honda does not fit the torque converter box because of its need...
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  Common scents? 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I remember reading an article that stressed the importance of taking rest periods and remaining alert on long journeys. I cannot remember...
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  Z Z top? 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After more than 40 years motoring I have it in mind to enjoy myself with a second-hand Nissan 350Z. As they are not popular for economy and duty reasons,...
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  Africar 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is starting a three-year posting in Pretoria (South Africa) in early June and has special rates to purchase a vehicle. She is keen to explore...
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  Certifiable 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Could you remind people to check the details on their motor insurance certificates. For some years my wife has had 2 policies with Churchill in her name...
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  Should I take up the option of a courtesy car following an accident? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I take up the option of a courtesy car following an accident? The extent of damage to my Honda Civic has not been estimated as yet but, bearing...
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  Can I remove my car's daytime running lights? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The LED daytime running light (DRL) on the offside of my i10 is broken. Can I switch them off or remove them? My local Hyundai dealer said the part is...
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  Do tyres have to match? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My front driver's side tyre on my Toyota RAV4 has a slow puncture and I'm wondering how important is it to brand match, tread match etc. tyres when you...