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  I need a small automatic car for my mother-in-law 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Mother in law has Peugeot 207 Auto 1.6 petrol. The gearbox is playing up and the overall finish of the car seems poor. Whats the most suitable replacement?...
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  Will a new XC60 D5 have a DMF and DPF? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a 2010 D3 Volvo XC60 auto for 30 months now on mainly short journeys with no DPF problems. I am thinking of changing to a new D5 manual. Is...
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  Should we buy a RAV4 or an XC60? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I have now retired at the age of 70 and would like your opinion on these two used vehicles, either of which will be the last we purchase:...
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  DPF problems on a Mondeo 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The car is used mainly for "shopping". Engine malfunction display and warning light came on and the car has lost power. 25 minutes run on motorway at more...
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  New car someone who's had back surgery? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Wife has just had major back surgery so needs a cosseting ride, easy access and heated front seats. She needs the car for her shortish journeys, a...
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  Strange braking issue with a Peugeot 406 7 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 406 has a braking issue which seems really odd. When braking quite hard the pedal goes down but the servo keeps on operating even as your...
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  Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find...
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  What extras are worth getting? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Many thanks for your suggestion of a Swift, Agila or i10 for an automatic. We've bought a Swift and are picking up on Thursday. We've been offered £299...
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  Can this Mercedes-Benz B180 gearbox fault be fixed cheaply? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has owned a 2006 Mercedes-Benz B180 diesel automatic from new, now showing 80,000 miles. A fault has developed where the car will not change gear...
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  Problematic automatic transmission 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on...
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  MPV for five adults under £7k 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized...
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  Old banger or recent model? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most...
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  Vibrating Jaguar S-Type transmission 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles. There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between...
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  Which smaller automatic estate? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am downsizing from a Legacy Outback with 185K on the clock for a smaller auto. We must have room for two dogs in the back so have looked at the Golf...
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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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  Used manual car for under £1500 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently hold an automatic license and have held it for about 1 year and have driven a 2000 (mk1) Ford Focus LX auto 1.6 for about 1 year now. I am...
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  Recommend a small family car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, our Ford Focus 1.6 has recently died (broken cambelt), and urgently need a new car. Like the medium sized cars, and need plently of boot space....
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  Thanks for your review of the Hyundai i10 - I bought one. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm writing to thank you for your column in Saturday's Telegraph and the car reviews on your website. Both have informed me with unbiased information and...
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  Delayed Delivery 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a VW Golf Match 1.6 DSG Bluemotion on October 18 2010 on behalf of my mother-in-law. I have been waiting and waiting. Today i have been told...
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  Disabled - needs high seat for easy access 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an elderly driver with bad arthritis knees and need a high driver's seat for ease of access and decent leg room. Must be automatic, with petrol...