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  Which city car auto is best? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter...
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  What's the best used 4X4 for £6500? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which...
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  Mitsubishi Outlander - does it suffer with DPF problems? 25 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 diesel suffer with DPF problems?
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  Best tyre size for Mercedes-C-Class? 31 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class automatic and the original tyres fitted were Continental 225/45/R17. Are these tyres and size still the best for this...
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  Ford Galaxy refuses to start 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 1999 Ford Galaxy 2.3 petrol automatic won’t start. I’ve turned the key, but nothing happens. I've tried charging the battery and using jump leads, but...
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  Road tax 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Subaru Forrester 2.0 XT AWD Automatic Petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount...
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  C220 auto or E220 manual? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My dilemma. The company is offering me a new Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI saloon or estate automatic, or a new E220 CDI manual. I like the idea of an auto...
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  Are HID lights an MOT fail? 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car failed MOT because; "HID aftermarket kit fitted headlamp aim beam image incorrect", the garage said it couldn't be adjusted, the original lights...
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  Breaking down abroad 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf TSI DSG will be three-years-old in May, with 19,000 miles. I am 73 and like my first automatic, but I am concerned it may fail. Each summer we...
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  Buying a new model VW Tiguan 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a new shape VW Tiguan automatic, however, I'm unsure as to the best engine to opt for. There is the seven speed Bluemotion diesel,...
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  Buying a used X-type 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I might be mad, but I love X Types! I'm looking for a replacement for my existing. It must be diesel, automatic and have leather interior. My budget...
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  Honest opinion on the Toyota Estima/Lucida? 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am viewing an automatic Toyota Estima/Ultima second hand. Is there anything i should know? Do they have any odd quirks? Are they reliable?
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  Taking Note 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have sought your views in the past about different models and would welcome your views on buying a second-hand (up to 2 years old) Note automatic. Also...
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  What's the most reliable pick-up truck in the UK? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need your advice on the most reliable pick-up truck. What model would you recommend?
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  Can new diesel engines keep the particulate filter clear? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that new cars such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport use automatic engine management adjustments to keep the particulate filter clear even if...
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  What's the best van for £1500? 30 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is setting up a small business: gardening, handyman and decorating. He has about £1500 to buy a small van and will appreciate your advice on the...
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  What's the most economical automatic for £7k? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a five-door, five-seat automatic that gives 45mpg + and is quite cheap to tax? Small to medium size car. Budget is £7000
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  How often do Ford Powershift gearboxes need an oil change? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Kuga with an automatic transmission that has covered 10,000 miles. Does the oil need changing soon as some suggest a range from 30000 miles...
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  Why is the start-stop function in my car not working? 5 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Ford Kuga, which has now done 4000 miles. Recently the start-stop function only works intermittently. The main dealer has said that I'm not...
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  Need a cheap and economical petrol car for long commute 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be embarking on a 170 mile twice weekly A-road commute. I will also be doing lots of motorway driving the rest of the time, so will probably...