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  What could our granddaughter buy as her first car for £2000? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise what would be a suitable first car for my 18-year-old granddaughter who has passed her test? She wants to spend only about £2000. For that...
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  Looking for a Small cheap to run automatic car for my Mother - can you help? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for my mother. It needs to be an automatic and ideally not too big, but have five doors and good on fuel. She probably has a...
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  Buying a replacement for my Jaguar X-TYPE 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my X-TYPE Jaguar 2.5S in 2005, and have had total reliability since. It's a delightful car to drive except for the four-wheel drive system, which...
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  My new car leaks a little - can I reject it? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Bought Nissan Juke two weeks ago after heavy rain found water under back seat. Can I reject outright and ask for reund or new replacement? Or do I have...
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  Is this Golf a good bet? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter (37 yrs old) has a 1999 1.8 Focus which is getting ropey. She is now interested in a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI SE with 75K on the clock....
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  Gearbox oil leak on my Fiesta 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  There is an small oil leak through the joint at the bottom of the rear of the gearbox on my 2.5 year old Fiesta purchased new May 2009 with 16000 miles...
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  Need a safe car with space for golf clubs 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. My prime concerns are safety and solid build as I may be carrying a first grandchild in the car. It...
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  Lext car 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Lexus RX300 Navigator is getting old, like us. We love the comfort, space and style, but maintenance and repair costs make our eyes water. We do low...
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  Where can I get the security code for my Blaupunkt car radio? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car radio is a Blaupunkt some 14 years old. Recently I had a new car battery installed and this actuated the security coding system. I do not have the...
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  Spendsible choice 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need your help please. I have around £2.5-£2.8k to spend on a 2nd hand car. I do fairly low mileage – circa 8k per year. What should I be looking for?...
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  Electronic handbrake problem 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting a grinding/squealing noise coming from the electronic handbrake unit location on my Scenic 2004. The noise only occurs when I am stopping...
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  Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter...
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  Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old...
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  Problematic semi-auto gearbox 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Corolla semi-auto for eight months. It suddenly lost power and failed to select gears. First repaired at a gearbox specialist workshop, having...
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  Which £7500 car is capable of covering large mileages in comfort? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving about 650-700 miles per week (rarely on motorways) in my Laguna 2.0 auto petrol, and really need to change to a more economical...
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  Buying a second-hand LHD car in France 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure...
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  Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose...
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  Buying a car with outstanding finance - should I be worried? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a five year old BMW (private seller), but the advert states that 'finance will be settled on purchase'. Should I be concerned about...
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  Buying used car with cracked tyres 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of buying a six year old MINI Cooper. The car has its original tyres, which are badly cracked on the sidewalls, although there is plenty...
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  Is it worth changing from one old car to another? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend has a 2003 Renault Clio 1.2 Billabong, which is starting to cost more and more each year to maintain. We would probably only be able to match...