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  Should I get winter tyres for my C-Class? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Driving my Mercedes-Benz C220 in snowy weather is a nightmare. Should I buy an all-wheel drive car or buy snow tyres? I do a lot of driving on motorways...
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  Which SUV to carry dogs and handle off-road driving? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need an SUV to take two humans and three dogs on regular trips up and down the motorway to Devon (190 miles each way) and capable of driving on windy...
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  Wint some, lose some 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We live in rural Devon and, after the last two winters and based on your advice, I am looking to get a set of winter wheels and tyres. Both my wife and...
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  Will my friend's new Volvo S40 diesel be susceptible to DPF faults? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is buying a new Volvo S40 Drive diesel. Is this model susceptible to the problems with particulate filters that seem to feature so strongly in...
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  What's the most fun model to drive in the Skoda range? 17 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I realise "Skoda" and "fun to drive" is an oxymoron, but as a Skoda fan - current car a Fabia 1.2 TSI Monte Carlo estate which is due to be traded in next...
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  Exchanging foreign licence for British, can I still drive? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am a UK citizen and recently returned resident. My foreign driving licence expires soon. I applied to the DVLA for a new licence six weeks ago but have...
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  My licence expires soon. Will it be automatically renewed due to Covid? 24 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I will be 70 on October 8th and will need to renew my licence. I have been told that the licence renewal time has been extended because of Covid (as was...
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  BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing...
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  Can I recommend the IAM's driver training for older drivers? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I hope this may be useful to older readers who are still driving. To help older drivers to maintain confidence in their driving, the Institute of Advanced...
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  Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I...
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  Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method...
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  Does my 2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D SR have stop-start technology? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an '09 plate Toyota Yaris. It's a 1.4 D4D SR. When browsing it the dealer, they stated it has Toyota Optimal Drive/stop-start. There...
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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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  Is the Prius+ higher than the standard Prius? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Your review says the new Prius+ is higher, wider and longer than Prius hatchback, but can you say whether the Prius+ has a higher driving position than...
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  Is there an electric pick-up or tipper on the market? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I work for a Parish Council and want to replace our pick-up which is four-wheel drive (a necessity for some of our sites). The Council are keen on going...
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  Which are the best convertible cars? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which car is better to own and drive - a 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible diesel auto or an Audi A3 2.1-litre TDI Cabriolet?
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  Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the...
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  How fast should I drive my Toyota Yaris on the motorway? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Yaris 1.0-litre petrol. Could you tell me what is the best rpm to shift gear? Also is 50mph or 55mph the optimum on a motorway?
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  Over 70s refresher driving course 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago one of your readers wrote praising the benefits of a refresher course for older drivers. Can you please remind me of the company recommended?...
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  Winter driving in Germany 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to hire a car in German this Christmas. The hire firm is telling me winter tyres are extra. Hasn't the law changed in German making winter tyres...