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  Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will...
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  Buying a small daily car - a Micra? 6 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am looking to spend around £4k for a small, reliable, economic car (with low insurance) which will have to carry out a 50 mile a day round trip commute...
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  Buying a Golf VI GTI 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a nearly new (or new) mk6 Golf GTI and trade-in my BMW 120d SE 3 door, metallic black, leather, with 42k miles. I have got it down to...
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  Buying a reliable used family saloon 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm helping a friend replace her car, she's a mum with two primary-school-aged children, doing average mileage, but mainly short local distances (1 to...
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  Would you recommend an Auris hybrid for an elderly driver? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You recently commented on driving your Father's Auris hybrid, and I think I remember your remarking on the smoothness of the autobox. We currently run...
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  Recommended small car 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2001 Ford KA, which is now for sale online. In the past I have tended to buy second hand cars that are a couple of years...
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  Aircon Sinner 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the letter from your correspondent regarding the illness he picked up from his car's air-con. However, of far greater concern...
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  Immortal cars with towbars 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3,...
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  Where does the money from speed cameras go? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been dunned for £60 for speeding by an unmanned camera, all, apparently, in the interests of road safety. This raises the question of who...
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  Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She...
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  Engine choice for Channel Islands low speed use 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Guernsey (low speed limits but steep hills and no salting permitted because of run-off to our resevoirs so 4WD perhaps desirable), annual mileage...
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  Can you recommend a small, versatile, economic car to tow a small trailer? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am recently retired and despair of finding a car that is basic enough for me. My priorities are versatility for carrying loads, safety, economy, and...
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  Parts and servicing in Europe 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst recently on holiday on the Continent, I had cause to have the radiator replaced on my Mitsubishi Shogun SWB at a fully franchised Mitsubishi dealer...
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  Can you recommend three reliable cars for under £2000? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest the top three cars for a penniless student? Budget £2000, low insurance and reliability are important, but space would be useful as I carry...
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  Beef: jerky 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A family friend has recently replaced a much-loved last generation Toyota Corolla automatic with a new Yaris MMT. She is extremely disappointed with her...
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  Paying alloymoney 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005/55 Ford Street Ka has done 45,000 miles. A week ago failed its MoT and needed a broken offside front spring and front arm replaced due to corrosion,...
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  The white one 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My father recently passed away and my mother (aged 80) now lives alone in an area that is prone to some snow in winter (maybe 4 to 6 inches). She does...
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  Figure rolled? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a lovely 1991 Nissan Figaro earlier in the year from an import company in Bristol, they gave me very good service and I have no complaint, however...
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  Familyer territory 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for an MPV for a family of four. Something around 3-4 years old. Looked at Zafira so far. Would like to look at Verso but no luck finding...
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  Distance relative 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive 25-30kmiles per annum and have a 2003 Citroen C5 2.0 SX petrol, bought last October now with 59k miles. Not long after purchase it became...