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  Inexpensive jeep 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon be changing my car and will have £25k-£30k to spend on a new or almost new vehicle. I live in a farmhouse that can only be approached by a...
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  Diesenfranchised 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to you hoping to get some advice regarding a situation that I am currently in with my Audi A3 2.0TDi DSG Automatic. I am a 47-year-old mother...
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  What car can you suggest on a £7000 budget? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £7000 and need a reliable used car. I and need it to have lumbar support (or a car seat that is designed for comfort and can support...
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  What 1950s luxury classic do you recommend? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’d like to buy a Rolls Royce or Bentley car of the late 1940s/early 1950s. What model/s would be a good choice for someone now well-past DIY, please?....
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  What fuel economy should I expect from my petrol Volkswagen Golf? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.5-litre petrol in exchange for my wonderful Golf TDI. I live in London otherwise I would not have sold such an excellent...
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  How do I prevent car theft? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought an automatic car and now I find out they're easier to steal than a manual. I don't have a garage or a driveway, how can I make my car...
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  My MoT test can't be done because of the lockdown - can I drive without the MoT? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car was booked in for its first MoT. The Hyundai dealer has now closed for the Coronavirus lockdown. Can I drive without the MoT?
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  What's a reliable used car for £7000? 19 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am seeking a car must be petrol, automatic with a full spare wheel and large boot, plus easy to get into for a person with short legs and mobility problems....
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  I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has...
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  Am I better off buying my new automatic Suzuki Vitara SZT 1.6 petrol before the April VED tax changes? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Am I better off buying my new automatic Suzuki Vitara SZT 1.6 petrol before or after the April VED tax changes? We are likely to keep for at least 5 years.
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on my Astra? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Astra J with the 1.4 petrol engine with an auto transmission. The car has covered 65k. I know that every automatic transmission, sooner or later,...
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  Buying a hot hatch - Polo GT or MINI Cooper? 28 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants to replace her ageing Audi A3 automatic. She is dithering between a new Volkswagen Polo five-door Blue GT or a MINI Cooper five-door hatch,...
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  As a manual driver for 52 years, I am struggling to learn to left-foot brake when driving an automatic. 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  While your advice to use both feet may be perfectly sensible for many drivers, for someone like me, 70 years old, an owner and driver of cars - mostly...
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  What's the whining sound coming from my Citroen C4's automatic gearbox? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 automatic and have noticed a distinct whining noise when the speed is in between 34-38mph. At 35mph the noise is...
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  Is it common for 2006 Ford Focus models to suffer transmission failure? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic Ford Focus is just four years old with 54,000 miles on the clock. Last week I lost all power, the car wouldn't drive properly. The dash showed...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have...
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  Can I use the heater in a hybrid Jazz before setting off? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  May change my 2019 petrol Jazz to a New hybrid model. Can I use the heater in the hybrid to clear the windscreen of ice before setting off as I do in my...
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  Does the 2022 Ford Focus automatic still have gearbox issues? 12 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating buying a 2022 Ford Focus with an auto gearbox. Have Ford sorted the earlier auto box problems?
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  What's the most reliable car for under £2,000? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?
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  What is the best petrol alternative to a diesel MINI Countryman? 6 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What small automatic petrol car do you suggest to replace my wife’s diesel MINI Countryman for £17,000?