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Doing the right thing for friend - Giving up driving 31 Jan 2020 (Forum)
Lady friend, 71 got a letter from DVLA saying they were making further enquiries about her ability to drive following her latest renewal application. Was panicking as going awaythis weekend driving. Have simply told her to see her GP with the forms and to do it and return to DVLA -
Drive-on train to Lyon next summer? 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
I have been given a two-day break at a luxury hotel in Lyon and wonder if anyone has experience of drive-on train services to the area? I live in the Midlands, am keen to take the car - a MINI Clubman - so that I can fill it with wine on the drive back but am reluctant to drive both ways because -
Progressive Driving 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
As a follow on to the thread about defensive driving, we all know there is a fine line between progressive and aggresive driving. What do you do you do to practice progressive driving and where is the line drawn before it becomes aggresive? I always try and keep moving when entering a roundabout -
£73 Not to drive a Mondeo? 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
Today I am test driving a Volvo V70 2.4 DE 2005 / 55 with 15,000 miles at £19,950 and a Mondeo Ghia X 2.2 TDCi 2006 / 06 with 9,000 miles at £15,990. The total cost of ownership over 3 years and 36,000 miles is £553 per month for the V70 or £480 per month for the Mondeo. The V70 is quieter -
diesel drive 14 Feb 2005 (Forum)
I have recently brought a BMW 530d(2002) automatic with 76000 miles on the clock-I have never driven a diesel or an automatic before. The car is fantastic to drive,however on pressure on the accelerator(not neceesary full pressure) it kind of propels forwards with a sudden thrust-as if it has been -
Insurance for test-drive 21 Jan 2005 (Forum)
I'm contemplating selling the Badgermobile privately, probably on ebay. Not yet fully decided, but one matter that bothers me is insurance for test drives. I feel it quite unreasonable to expect anyone to buy a car without first driving it -- a ride as a passenger conveys little -- but I want -
Great Driving music compilations 25 Mar 2004 (Forum)
Hi all, I'm organising a sales conference for a client and I'd like to give away a CD compilation of great driving music to delegates as the theme is F1/performance driving. Can anyone point me towards a CD compilation currently available on the high st. The age of the delegates is 25-35 yrs old so -
Smoking whilst Driving 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
The subject of smoking whilst driving came up in another topic and I though it was worth of one all of its own (awww bless!). How many people here smoke whilst driving and do you think it increases the danger? Has anyone been pulled over by plod for smoking? My thoughts on the subject -
Smart driving? 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
Why is it that every Smart car is driven by a budding Michael Schumacher with a point to prove? Every time I see one of these horrid creations, it is being thrashed to within an inch of it's life, such as coming home this evening, with one driving up the middle of a wide A-road, overtaking all -
Self driving. - Non skilled driving 1 Nov 2023 (Forum)
What are the six SAE levels of self-driving cars? (msn.com) I saw this and wondered on your -
Can I still drive my car while waiting for my new licence from the DVLA? 10 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I applied for a renewal driving licence on the 1st April 2022. I had no joy so sent it on paper form. My licence ran out 18th May 2022. Can I still drive... -
Can I renew a driving licence without a passport? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Our passport has expired and we are not renewing it. Can we still apply to renew our driving licence online? -
Do I need beam deflectors for driving abroad? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does a 2022 Toyota Prius PHEV with Xenon Headlights need beam deflectors for driving on the European continent? Headlight lenses ae plain. -
Can I drive with my convertible's roof down during the lockdown? 7 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I know it is a really trivial question, but I have to use my Mazda MX-5 for essential journeys and I was wondering if the coronavirus-related regulations... -
Buying a crossover for winter 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you... -
Safety Tips For Women Who Drive at Night 17 Feb 2012 (Forum)
Women Drivers are very sensitive while they are driving. Here I am sharing some important tips for women who drive at night. Specially women have to consider that never drive alone. If you must drive alone at night, take special care to keep yourself safe. * When driving, keep your -
Driving courses 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
In response to one of your published letters in today's Telegraph, can I make you aware of our driving courses available for under 17's? We run four 'staircase'... -
Driving in the dark 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
With the sun setting earlier and earlier, we're all doing a lot more night-driving - an experience which, to me at least, feels just the same as daytime-driving, except the sky's a different colour. I can still see perfectly adequately, and drive at the maximum safe speed for each road I'm -
peugeot 406 2.1 td - Drives but no power, 5 Feb 2014 (Forum)
just cleared all sooty deposites out of system by ,an additive and a thrash to pass emissions,next day driving normal,then it just slowed and its like limp mode but no lights and possibly no turbo either,idles fine and drives ok but totaly gutless,help,please -
Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 03 1.9 D loss of drive 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Hi, just driving up the road in my berlingo when suddenly- no drive. the gearstick feels normal but when you let go of the clutch nothing happens. Any ideas what might be causing this?