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  When do I service my car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a VRS 2011 coming upto 12 mnths old. I was told it's two years before first service - manual says 12mnths or 12000 miles -I've only done 2500. What's...
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  Which small automatic car for a 91-year-old driver? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am 91 years of age and drive approximately 8000 miles per year. I run a Volvo V50 Automatic but am considering downsizing to a small, quality car that...
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  Tyre noise on Alfa Giulietta 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just swapped an Alfa Giullietta MultAir on 18 inch wheels (Pirelli P Zero 225/40) for a 140 jtdm on 17-inch wheels (Bridgestone Turanza ER300 225/45)...
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  Can you recommend a safe, economical automatic car with high seats and easy access? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking to change our Subaru Forester for a smaller car. We are both in our 70's so our criteria are: Safety and economy; comfortable...
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  Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
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  Buying a modern classic 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've come into some money and want to buy a great used car, but I hate depreciation. What cars would you recommend that are less than 10 years old,...
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  Tyre roar 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda with 40,000 miles went for a service. They rotated the tyres, moved the front to the back and vice versa. Since then the car drones, it reminds...
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  Buying a car that's good for back problems 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Need some ideas please. I have back problems and need a car that has height, so it's easy to get in and out of (and of course good seating), room for luggage...
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  What's a good car to replace my Vauxhall Meriva? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which...
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  Is there a good, small car for a learner driver that could also fit a wheelchair? 13 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a car that my 18 year old daughter can use (currently a learner driver) but must also accommodate her sister's wheelchair on occasion....
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  Can I return my problem car? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the car in September and I have had to have the brakes replaced. The garage replaced this at its cost four weeks after purchase as I got VOSA...
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  Skoda cars 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I notice in your review of Skoda cars you state that they are owned by VW. This is not true, they are are assisted by VW in their specification, but Skoda...
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  Colonic irritation 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read your advice about buying a personal registration to avoid cloning. I cannot understand how that will stop someone either stealing my number plate...
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  Volkswagen Golf infotainment system isn't working - what are my options? 13 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old low mileage Volkswagen Golf with full VW service history. The infotainment system has stopped working and VW want to charge me £2,500...
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  Do any manufacturers offer free insurance on new cars? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When searching for a good small used car for my 19 year old daughter in 1996, we found that the brand new Citroen Saxo came with two years free insurance,...
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  Discovered that my new car is actually two years old - what are my options? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year my partner and I both ordered what we thought were brand new Vauxhall Amperas for delivery in September (64 plate). When we got the cars...
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  Buying a nearly new small car - what do you recommend? 22 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a nearly new car. It will primarily be used for commuting around 16,000 miles/year, mainly on good rural A roads. Ideally, I’d like...
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  Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame...
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  Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have...
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  Should Ford contribute to the replacement of my S-Max's steering rack? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The steering rack on my Ford S-Max recently failed and cost me £1300 to replace. The car was just out of warranty by six months and only has 26,500 miles...