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  Skoda Octavia buying advice? 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm test driving a Skoda Octavia estate 1.9 DSI 2002 with 180k on clock, it has a lot of service history and i've seen they go on for well over 300k. I'm...
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  Buying a second hand compact car 2 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a second hand compact executive car (or open to other suggestions). My budget is £15-18k, annual mileage 25-30k (mainly motorway), I...
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  Battery light on Ford Focus dash 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The battery light has come on my dashboard, then when driving the car the handbrake light also came on (obviously the handbrake is off), then the odometer...
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  Replacing my 2005 Renault Clio on a limited budget - what would you do? 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 2005 Renault clio and looking to buy a small but nippy car 2-3yrs old around £6000. I do a lot of motorway driving at weekends so I'm...
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  What's wrong with my Nissan Qashqai? 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci (2008) a couple of months ago with 38,000 on the clock. Everything was fine until a couple of weeks ago when...
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  Should Kia warranty cover a broken gearbox? 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 85 year old neighbour has a three year old Kia Picanto with 7000 on the clock. Last week it was towed off the motorway with no drive and the dealer...
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  Would a Hyundai i10 make a good first car? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently learning to drive and thinking ahead about what car to buy when I've passed.! My daily commute is a 10 mile round trip in heavy city traffic,...
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  Can you recommend a large company car? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I spend a lot of time doing motorway driving with my job. Given that I have a wife, three teenage children and a dog, what family/compact exec car would...
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  Is there a method for testing xenon headlamp aim? 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am ordering a new BMW M235i convertible. It is fitted as standard with xenon headlamps. As the car will be used extensively abroad, I need to ensure...
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  Buying a new A3 - will it be quiet? 3 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 14 plate Audi A5 2.0TDi SE coupe and my wife an 09 A3 2.0TDi Sport (3 door). My wife has to change her car and we would like to...
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  Can you recommend a good in-car camera? 15 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any driving tracking devices that can be used to prove fault in an accident? I was hit by a car that came round a blind bend, on a single track...
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  Buying a new car - Porsche or Audi? 12 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car. I want something with a bit of speed, comfortable to drive and as I only drive about 6-8000 miles a year something which...
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  New Skoda Octavia - which petrol engine? 7 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new family car, with size (boot and rear), practicality, comfort and reliability in mind, to keep for 5-7 years (budget 15-20k). With...
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  Buying a second car - what's best for £12k? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a second car, which is fun to drive and has a pleasant ride . Something with a bit of class would be nice as I’ll cover 3000 miles, mostly...
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  Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have shortlisted three which meet my needs (5000 miles p.a. mainly local/urban). Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium 5dr Hatchback Honda Jazz...
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  Can you recommend an MPV like the Meriva which is available as an automatic petrol? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner wishes to change her car and is rather taken with the Meriva (very practical, right size, high driving position, etc.) However, she would like...
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  Second hand Golf TDI for £3000 – a good deal? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the chance to buy a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI (auto) with 90,000 miles for £3000. Is this a good deal? I drive 20,000 miles a year (mostly...
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  Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well)...
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  Which automatic petrol car could I replace my Audi A4 with? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to change my 2010 Audi A4 TDI (170) and I would like to buy something with higher seating. I am considering a Honda CR-V or a Toyota New Verso....
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  Looking for an automatic family car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Cloverleaf) that is 2 years old. It's not very well built and I would like a car that is automatic (my wife...