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  Do all new electric cars have one-pedal driving? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  One pedal driving sounds like a genuine advance in ease of motoring. Are all of the newer electric cars so equipped? And is the feature available on any...
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  Which Volvo XC40 should I buy? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which used Volvo XC40 should I go for? I do mostly town driving, with half a dozen long trips per year.
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  Can my son's friend legally teach him to drive using his car? 18 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is working from home during lockdown, so is his flatmate. They have a bit more time available without their commutes so his flatmate has offered...
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  If I prebook an MoT, can I drive my car to a garage on the way to the MoT for a service? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is SORN'd and the MoT has expired. I normally take it to my local garage who service it before taking it for an MoT at a local centre. If I prebook...
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  Can I drive my car to a rural area to walk around during the lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Will I be allowed to drive to the countryside alone, just for leisure, if I don't leave my car when there are other people about?
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  Over 70 driving licence renewal - what do I need to do? 29 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to renew my mini-bus licence. Can you tell me what I need to do, now I'm over 70?
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  What economical small automatic do you recommend for under £6000? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic...
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  How can I check if I'm insured on someone else's car I plan to drive in the USA? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to drive someone else's car by invitation in the USA (and through into Canada) as part of a trip we are taking later this year. They have checked...
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  What is the Honda Jazz CVT like? 14 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Jazz CVT any good? Do you drive a CVT in the same way as a "normal" auto?
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  HID headlight adjustment when driving abroad? 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda CR-V EX with HID lamps. With these lights I do not need to make an adjustment when driving in Europe. My friend has Subaru Forester XT in...
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  Can we drive our van without tax or insurance when we sell it? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My fiancee has a van which he wants to sell through “we buy any van”. He just wants rid of it so just wants a quick, no hassle sale. My question is whether...
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  Drive the deal - Skoda Fabia 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was going to buy a Skoda Fabia Monte (Standard Red with black roof) from Drive the Deal, but when I was going through the process I noticed an option...
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  How do driving instructors see the speedometer on a Toyota Yaris? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2003 Yaris and, as a passenger the other day, I observed that the speedometer is set in an oblique tunnel and is not visible to the passenger....
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  Speed Idiots 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I get really fed up and irate when prats (usually but not always driving BMWs or Audis) speed past me or generally drive inappropriately for the road conditions. Speed...
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  Keeping my DPF healthy 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am not a high mileage driver. How do I prevent problems with the diesel particulate filter on this vehicle?
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  HGV Medical At 45 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can my employer say that I cannot return to work, due to the DVLA not sending back my HGV licence because of a problem with sight in my right eye? After...
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  Why is the new Volvo 1.6D Drive engine not Euro 5 compliant? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I note that Volvo have announced their 2011 range and have made their 2.0 and 2.4 diesel engines Euro 5 compliant, ie D3 (2.0), D4 (163bhp) and D5 (205bhp),...
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  Squeezing in a tight spot 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is the law regarding cars parked on or across the pavement obstructing invalid vehicles and pedestrians?
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  Main a track shunt 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent, D.I., wanted advice for learning to drive a recently purchased Porsche Cayman safely on the road. You said that race tracks ARE a good...
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  Why is it okay to use a built-in touchscreen but not a mobile phone while driving a car? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why is it okay to use a built-in touchscreen with multiple menus while driving a car? Mobile phones are banned with serious punishment for using them but...