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  Non-stick van 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I (both aged 80) drive a Volkswagen 1.9 Golf manual diesel. A short while ago I asked your advice about changing to an automatic and your advice...
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  Recommend an automatic car with room for a wheelchair in the boot? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can anyone recommend a good automatic for me? I am the main carer for my elderly mother, who is quite limited in her movements. We have a Renault Megane...
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  My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily...
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  Cab forward 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Time has come to replace my A6 Avant used as a Taxi in the local area. I’m considering a Citroen C5 Tourer, Diesel Automatic. What would the best engine...
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  Max power 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 Automatic. The car has done 13k and the independent dealer is asking £6,999. I would have to...
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  Which car should I buy for a 130-mile daily round trip? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car for a daily round trip of 130 miles, and my criteria is reliability, economy and decent motorway performance....
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  Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast...
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  Are P38 Range Rovers becoming valuable? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are Range Rover P38 becoming collectible classics and are their value gradually increasing?
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  Can I drive a SORN car to an MoT? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it...
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  Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has...
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  Is the Mercedes A250e a good plug-in hybrid? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A250e. Is there something you would recommend which is better? The 44 electric miles is the attraction.
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  What's the best automatic for covering 20,000 motorway miles a year? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What medium-sized automatic would you recommend for motorway driving, up to 20k miles per year. I had a Mazda 3 1.5 petrol but it was thirsty. I'm looking...
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  What you do suggest as a reliable and cheap to run car for £4000? 15 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel...
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  Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding...
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  Which Mazda 3? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at an economical family hatch mainly for city driving with an occasional long distance motroway journey. So thinking about the Mazda 3..should...
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  Need an automatic with grip control - any recommendations? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me which manufacturers other than Peugeot and Renault offer a grip control system? We're struggling to find one with a decent automatic gearbox...
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  Are used Volkswagen Polos reliable? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my ageing Honda Concerto, because parts are now unobtainable. I am looking at a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE auto to replace it and have found...
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  Buying an SUV with auto 'box - what's best? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping...
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  What does Ford's PowerShift gearbox do? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m being offered a 2012 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCI with 16,400 miles on the clock for £16,841. Can you tell me if this has PowerShift and explain...
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  High pitched whine from clutch or gearbox 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord saloon has started making a high pitched noise when I apply the throttle. I’ve been told it could be: - wheel bearing - clutch bearing - automatic...