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  Why do motoring websites promote diesel autos despite the bad press over diesel? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Car manufacturers are continuing to manufacture diesel cars despite all the adverse publicity about diesel. Nearly all motoring websites continue to recommend...
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  Can you suggest an auto that offers a nice ride and decent boot space? 1 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a very smooth ride and responsive acceleration. I've got £10,000 - £20,000 to spend on something automatic with a decent boot and five...
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  Can you suggest a dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm partially disabled and am hoping to spend under £20,000 to buy a work vehicle. Can you suggest a suitable dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately...
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  Focus automatic gearbox and clutch problems 8 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus (2014 model) developed a judder in the transmission when running slowly. The main dealer recognised a problem with the clutch mechanism (well...
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  Is my Audi Q5's S Tronic gearbox operating properly? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an ex-demo 2012 Audi Q5 with 2-litre diesel engine and S Tronic gearbox from a main dealer. I'm finding the gear changes are very...
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  Can you recommend an automatic alternative to the Honda Civic? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving Honda Civics for about the last 15 years or so and have loved them. My current Civic is well overdue for a change. But what has Honda...
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  Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want...
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  Which estate car? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate Ghia X which is extremely comfortable and takes everything I throw in it, but has not been very...
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  What is causing our Yaris automatic to lurch on gear changes? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2008 Toyota Yaris SR VVT Auto (1296cc). We soon noticed there was always a sudden power loss immediately after a gear change, causing a momentary...
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  How can we address sharp drive-off on our Ford Fusion automatic? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In November 2012 my wife and I purchased a 1.6 Petrol Zetec Ford Fusion automatic, registered September 2010 with a recorded mileage of 4400, which has...
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  A new medium car 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling my 2003 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression automatic (owned since new). I am looking to purchase a new, larger car with 5 doors and more BHP to transport...
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  Why are Volkswagen Beetles not imported into the UK in greater numbers? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Volkswagen has finally launched the 2012 Beetle, but it's limiting UK deliveries to 3000 this year, and is saying that the automatic version won't be available...
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  Buying a second hand automatic 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Focus 'W' reg petrol Zetec 1.8 with 73,500 miles, full service history, everything fully working and with a few corner scratches is due for replacing. She...
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  Which smaller 4x4 SUV for use in winter? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned since new a 1996 automatic two-door RAV4. After 15 years and nearly 100,000 miles I want to replace it with a small car for ease of parking....
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  I need a small, narrow automatic car to fit in my small parking space - any suggestions? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Toyota Yaris automatic for the last nine years and have been very satisfied with it, but the time has come for a new car. Since getting...
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  What cars are best suited to older drivers 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents live in rural Ireland, and are considering buying a new (or second hand) car. They've been Volvo estate drivers all their life, and...
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  Why can't we have hand controls for the brake and accelerator fitted to a manual car? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It looks as if we are going to have to have controls for the brake and accelerator attached to the steering column. No problem, there is a firm near us...
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  Please recommend a small 4x4 to replace our BMW 1 Series for use in snow. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are a retired couple and currently run a 3-year-old 2-litre automatic BMW 1 Series that proved to be totally unsatisfactory during the November/December...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic car with good suspension and a comfortable ride? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously...
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  Did you know that old Rolls-Royces had trouble with runaway automatic gearboxes too? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your tragic emails about runaway automatics reminded me of a true incident, circa 1960. A friend had a wealthy uncle who had an automatic Rolls-Royce....