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  What small car is suitable for my ageing back? 13 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want...
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  What's the best convertible for comfort and reliability? 6 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 75 years old and would like to buy a comfortable convertible as my last car. I'm not interested in speed but more comfort and reliability. I would...
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  What small automatic would you recommend for long and short trips? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks...
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  What automatic petrol SUVs do you recommend with AWD? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my 2012 Subaru XV for a new car. I've tested a BMW X1 and a Peugeot 3008 but have now found out that the 3008 is not AWD. I'm looking...
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  Are there any bad auto gearboxes? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any bad auto gearboxes? If so, what are they?
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  When should I replace the gearbox and diff oil on my Subaru Forester? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Subaru Forester 2.0 automatic which is approaching 100,000 miles. I hope to keep it for several more years. Would you recommend a complete...
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  Need an auto with high seating position 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  As we are older drivers, we wish to buy an automatic with a fairly high seating position (currently have a Vauxhall Zafira), parking sensors, and some...
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  Buying a high mileage X3 - manual or auto? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a 2014 BMW X3 2.0D with 120,000 miles on the clock. I intend to keep it for five years. Should I worry about the reliability of...
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  How much should I pay for a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Have seen a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa semi-automatic 1.2 petrol Exclusive for sale, with 17,000 miles on the clock, for £6500. Can you please advise me if this...
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  Buying a SUV auto - Nissan or Jeep? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy either a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol automatic or a Jeep Renegade 1.4 multijet petrol semi-automatic, I only do about 10,000 miles, which...
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  Why do new cars always have their headlights on? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in...
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  Faulty Range Rover - should we keep or sell? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Our 37,000 mile, 2008 plate, Range Rover Sport has had a 'transmission fault' warning come up a few times. My local dealer did a diagnostic test which...
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  Squeaky tiptronic gearbox 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro (2010) with the automatic tiptronic gearbox. With 60,000 miles on the clock, I have started to get a short squeak...
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  Best automatic petrol - Lexus or Toyota? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have £10,000 to spend and am looking at either the Lexus IS250 auto or the Toyota Avensis V Matic. Both cars will be used and I will cover 6000 miles...
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  Can you recommend a petrol estate? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2.2 Automatic Vauxhall Omega estate with something of a similar-ish size boot, while still being an auto and petrol, as my commute...
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  Can you suggest a narrow car with sliding doors? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have very limited width parking and have at present a Suzuki Jimny 4x4. We are interested in a small automatic car with sliding doors as this would...
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  Which SUV do you recommend with step-up entry and automatic transmission? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am now in my 80's and drive a BMW 3 Series. This is quite low slung for entry and I am thinking of changing to an SUV or similar with step-up entry....
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  Which large automatic car will offer good comfort for a tall driver? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall chap with long legs and dodgy knees. My ageing Omega is in need of replacement but I cannot find anything with the same legroom or comfort....
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  What is causing a gearbox fault in my 1997 Mercury station wagon? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For eight years I have had a 1997 Mercury left-hand drive station wagon, 3-litre V6 with automatic 3-speed gearbox plus overdrive, which is also automatic....
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  How can I prevent my foot slipping in my Honda automatic? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven my Honda automatic since new in 1997 and covered 72,000 trouble and accident-free miles. Just recently, when moving the car, my right foot...