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  Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable...
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  Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking...
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  No response from 3rd party insurance 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My unoccupied car was hit in a car park. The third party filled his report accepting blame but advised me he was instructed not to admit liability. My...
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  Where are global car manufacturers getting air conditioning compressor valves now that BPE Hoddesdon has closed down? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In late 2009 I emailed you that Barnes Precision Engineering (of Detroit) was closing down its small factory in Hoddesdon, Herts, which I was told was...
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  Nissan Note 31 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My lady wife discovered the delights of black ice on the A1 last week (she is fine) and Aviva have written off her PT Cruiser. We were thinking of changing...
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  Did you know that foxes can damage the ABS cables of cars and cause faults? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a former police officer from Glasgow. One posting involved taking/screening vandalism reports from a large area of Glasgow. One year a small area had...
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  Should we replace our 2002 Jazz with the latest model? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE since 2002 and, apart from two fairly minor problems (an EGR valve problem, which you identified, and a rear wheel bearing...
• Looking for a new motor - feedback welcome 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  with pushchair etc. - needs to be reliable i.e. not French or a Punto - needs to be able to manage long motorway journeys comfortably when required. - needs to last 4-5 years or another 40k miles approx Cars I've considered: Honda Jazz 1.4dsi - economical and roomy, but not sure how this will manage at normal
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  Can we have our BMW X5's headlights adjusted for use on the continent? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are HM Forces stationed in Germany. We have just bought a right-hand drive BMW X5 and were assured by the seller that we did not need to buy continental...
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  Which car has the most comfortable seat for a multiple sclerosis sufferer? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner, who is 29, has been suffering from MS for about four years. Recently her back has got worse and has trouble with the passenger seats. She is...
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  Moteworthy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is...
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  Could you recommend a petrol car with a large boot to replace our Mazda 6? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was extremely concerned to read about the problems with the Mazda 6 Diesel as I have a TS2 Diesel Estate with a 56 plate. I check the oil every fortnight,...
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  No recollection 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm wondering if the furore over Toyota and Honda recalls may be a bit over the top. My 2006/56 Focus has had two recalls, one for loss of braking effectiveness...
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  Thaid cottages 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering...
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  French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,...
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  I want to change my Civic - advice please. 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my 5th Honda Civic, which I keep for three years and the time for a change is here. I like the Civic but the rear visibility has meant a few minor...
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  Maximus Austinius 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I realize that the Austin Maxi has suffered some derision in the past but I do not know why as mine is a nice looking car with plenty of room inside and...
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  Hyped brids? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My question arises out of the discrepancy revealed by all road tests I have seen between official fuel consumption figures of hybrid cars and those found...
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  One two many 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have three cars to sort out since my husband’s recent death 1. 2005 Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI Exclusive with glass roof. 45,000 miles. 2. 2003 Honda Jazz...
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  Bat man 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  6 weeks after buying my 2008 CR-V 2.2 EX diesel, I parked it at Gatwick Airport for a 2-week holiday. When we returned to the car, the battery was completely...