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  What's the best used estate for £5k? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We've got £2000-£5000 to spend on a used estate with a reasonable sized boot. We're not bothered about brand as long as it is reliable and has decent...
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  Buying a first car - i10 or Picanto? 28 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a first car for my wife. She can only drive an automatic. I have decided we definitely want a proper torque converter auto. The front...
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  Replacement for Honda CR-V? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I very much like my Honda CR-V 2006 model automatic which has done 63,000 miles. I do about 11,000 miles per year and need to tow a 1346-kg MTPLM. At...
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  Which small auto for comfortable motorway driving? 2 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 1999 BMW 328 which I very much like, but needs replacing. The BMW is too large for me, and I'd like to find something refined,...
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  Thanks for advising left-foot braking when driving automatic vehicles. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It is rare that I use the left-foot braking advice that you give for driving automatics. However, I am sure it saved me from an accident recently when...
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  What spacious vehicle? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently own a zafira which I'm looking to replace, My work is parcel delivery (carry anything from packages to heavy parcels upto 17kg and 1.50cm in...
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  My FIAT 500 1.4 Sport has a very harsh ride - any ideas? 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My recently acquired 59 plate FIAT 500 1.4 Dualogic Sport has a very harsh ride. I assume this is because it has 195/45 tyres on 16inch wheels. If I replace...
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  Which automatic diesel MPV for comfort, carrying grandchildren and a dog? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently runs a 2007 SAAB 9-3 SW diesel autobox which has done 55,000 miles. If we replace this we are trying to build a shortlist. She has had...
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  Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements...
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  My Honda Civic automatic sometimes lurches forwards - how can I prevent this? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Civic Hybrid automatic. On two occasions the Honda has lurched forward from starting and I haven't had time to react before hitting something...
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  Buying a used car - what's your advice with a £7000 budget? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used automatic car (preferably approved used), priced around £7000 pounds. Need to do 12000 miles/annum (80% London high streets,...
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  Buying a new or second hand small car 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I think its time to change our W Reg Ford Focus Zetec automatic. It has done only 67000 miles and serviced always with a ford dealer. We...
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  Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic...
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  Buying an Isuzu D-max pick up 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to trade-in our trusty, much-used Isuzu Denver Rodeo (2004) for a new Isuzu D-Max pick up. We need the vehicle for daily road/track driving...
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  Downsizing our cars 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace: 1. My wife's Volkswagen Beetle 01 plate that was bought last year - as it consumes a lot of petrol! She only does school runs...
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  To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’? 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes B-180 CDI automatic, which I bought new in January 2009. It is my third Mercedes and was chosen over a saloon because of its compactness...
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  Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When...
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  Gears without tears 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We followed your advice and went to the Automatic Gearbox Centre in Luton. Despite giving them a very tight timescale, and them having to urgently obtain...
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  Can you recommend a reliable 7-seat MPV for my daughter? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son-in-law have two old cars but they really need to upgrade to a 7-seater. They do not have much spare cash but would like to know what...
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  Audi problem 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing on behalf of my Son, whose computer is "down". I am not sure if this is the right place on the website to do this. He has an Audi A4 Advan...