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  Can I fit 15-inch wheels to my Lexus IS250 for a comfortable ride? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had the good fortune to be able to take your advice and buy a Lexus IS250, petrol, automatic and I'm not disappointed. The ride is very comfortable on...
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  Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen....
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  Time to change from the Nissan Note? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I purchased a Nissan Note Accenta 1.6 Automatic with 16" wheels and although only having done 12,000 miles have been very pleased with...
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  New Polo or used Golf? The GTI question. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Scirocco 210 GT which I love, but the very wide doors make exit difficult in car parks. I can afford a new Polo GTI or a year old Golf...
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  Should I change the gearbox oil on my Volvo? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Volvo V70 automatic which I've owned since new. To the best of my knowledge, the gearbox oil has never been changed. I can't find reliable...
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  What should a good van service include and how much should it cost? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my automatic petrol van in 2007. I have done over 90,000 miles and I have serviced it regularly. I changed the Cam belt at 70,000 miles and...
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  BMW 328i or Mercedes-Benz E-Class - which should I buy? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new car and, as I only cover about 6000 miles a year, I've shortlisted the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 250CGI,...
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  Who could repair the gearbox on my 2000 Honda Odyssey? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has bought a 2000 Honda Odyssey which was imported into the UK in 2004 for a 'scrap' price of £350. It goes well but has had a bit of trouble in...
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  Downsizing from a C-Class 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At present I own a 1998 C240 Mercedes-Benz but it is now costing a little too much to keep on the road. I may be on my fourth airflow mass meter (depending...
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  Which family MPV, and which fuel? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in...
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  Replacing an A6 with a CR-V 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A6 has now reached the time to be replaced, 200000 good miles. The replaced falls between Honda CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara, as my future mileage...
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  Which family car? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford...
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  Should I buy a Zafira? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an 08 or 09 Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira. Are there any problems of note with the Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira auto boxes? Which is better -...
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  Which secondhand luxury car would make a reliable purchase? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am of the opinion that 4-to-6 year-old luxury cars, well looked after, can offer years of high quality, low cost motoring. From a reliability point of...
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  Ford C-MAX automatic transmission trouble 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Had a loss of drive at start up in my 1.6 TDCI C-MAX, travelled 6 miles at high revs with 'transmission malfunction' light, then failed to make a hill....
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  Kia Soul advice 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market....
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  Why don't all manufacturers fit Bluetooth to cars? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why relatively few manufacturers fit Bluetooth as standard on all their models? It seems that for most new cars you either add it as an...
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  How do I run in an Audi A4? 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take delivery of a new A4 Auto 2.0 Petrol and wondering about running it in. I am due to drive to Ireland - mostly motorway and fast 'A'...
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  Why is our Hyundai Getz only returning 27mpg? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you think my wife's Hyundai Getz 1.4 CDX automatic is giving such poor mpg? It averages just 27mpg and although it is only used around town we are...
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  Should I use the Honda Happiness Accident Assistance service in case of an accident with my new Honda Jazz? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic, my second in a row and as you say ""a very nice little car”. In view of recent letters in your column,...