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  What should I replace my faithful Honda CR-V with? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am having to think about getting rid of my beloved Honda CR-V. It is now 14 years old and has been the best car I have ever owned. I bought it when...
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  Reversal of misfortune 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read of a Volkswagen Golf automatic suddenly accelerating. I have an automatic Skoda Octavia and it is virtually impossible to reverse...
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  On a downer 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are considering becoming a one-car household. Presently I drive a mostly loved 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC 5-door (recognised problems...
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  Automatic gearbox is slowing me down 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Scenic 1.5 DCI automatic, which is 13 months old and has had no major problems so far. I do however have a nagging concern about the auto'...
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  My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened...
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  What is your opinion on the Dacia Duster? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Hyundai Matrix automatic which is two and a half years old with 19,000 miles. Since we both appreciate relatively high seating we thought...
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  Megane auto gearbox problems 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving on the motorway at about 70mph when there was a loud clunk, the car lost power down to below 50mph and revs increased. This has happenened...
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  Mercedes-Benz automatic gearbox failed after 27,500 miles - where can I get it repaired economically? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A170 from new. The automatic gearbox has failed after 27,500 miles and the Mercedes dealer has said a complete new...
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  Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and...
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  Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000...
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  Power straggle 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you have had any comments about the double clutch automatic gearbox that Ford is fitting in place of the conventional epicyclic gearbox with...
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  Discordant Jazz - transmission confusion 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Like you, for eight years I have been an avid Honda Jazz Fan. However, having recently bought the new model with the new I-shift I am in despair. It is...
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  Should I buy my daughter a small car to learn in, and which one? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have an 06 Audi A8 automatic, but my daughter is now learning to drive. Should I sell the Audi and buy a nice car for both of us, or buy her...
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  What's wrong with the gearbox in my semi-automatic Toyota Yaris? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream,...
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  Can you help with a transmission problem on my automatic 2004 Ford C-Max? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Ford C-Max automatic and we have been experiencing loss of power on acceleration from first gear through the gears, and when accelerating...
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  Should we buy a Skoda Roomster or KIA Soul 2 for a Motability conversion? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled, and we use a Motability car. She is due to change her car early next year, and must order later this year. We have shortlisted two...
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  Hyped and seek 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving...
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  Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that...
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  IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving...
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  Beetle investation? 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 40-year-old unmarried daughter has had a VW Golf CL since new in 1994. The car lives in a heated garage and has done approx 25 thousand miles. In spite...