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• Smoking at the wheel 7 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  while driving is illegal; how about smoking an ordinary cigarette ?   My car, ten years old, has a cigar lighter.   Do new cars have a cigar lighter?
• Honda Shuttle (1999) - European Breakdown cover for older cars 17 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Now the Shuttle is more than 16 years old we are being refused breakdown cover for our holiday in Germany/Poland. Although I have every confidence the car won't let us down, we need to have some peace of mind. Can anyone recommend a European breakdown service for older/classic cars??  
• All cars - MOT history site 22 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  As HJ points out, the MOT history of all vehicles is now online. http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/general-news/2015-10/new-government-website-provides-free-mot-history-check-for-your-classic-car/ https://mot-history.net/ You can see your old sheds ... erm, cars
• Hiring in a car in the uk 21 May 2014 (Forum)
  Could anyone let me know if there is a upper age limit to hiring a car in the UK. I have family coming over from NZ later this year and want to hire a car, but the one doing the most driving is 87 years old. There seems to be a limit of 75 on some of the rental websites but some
• First car, Fiesta or Corsa 14 May 2013 (Forum)
  Buying for a 17 year old (who wants a RWD Escort with Cosworth power). Insurance costs have helped to narrow the choice down to a 2002 1.25 Fiesta or a 2002/3 1.2 Corsa, perhaps 40k miles. Assuming both cars are reasonably reliable(?) and fairly cheap to service, how do the cars compare for crash
• automatic car uk 17 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi automatice car any suggestions for a first time driver i am 25 years old and have only just pass my test a month ago my buget for a used car is £2000 -£3000 and im not a small person about 94kg thanks will be for commuting to work each day about 30mins drive each way
• Why will car drivers not reverse, incompetence? 15 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  After a week in Cornwall, where my car appeared to be the only one fitted with a reverse gear, incl being asked to move my non blocking carefully parked car so as to prevent a 35 year old women "struggling" ( her words ) to reverse. She was driving a wee Peugeot & there was room
• Small Car for the elderly 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking for advice on which car to buy my elderly mother (80 yrs old and with one hip replaced). She has been used to driving an aged Fiat Punto but this does not have power steering and is beginning to get long in the tooth. What she would like is a reliable, cheap to run, easy to get
• Abuse...which make of car attracts most? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Seems to me BMW drivers get more than their fair share. Mate of mine with a 3 series gets lots when he is driving around, things like not being let out at junctions and other drivers wanting to race. As soon as he mentions the car at work out come the old cliches. Which cars do you think get most
• Getting rid of smell in the car. 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  In HJ's column last week, HJ described how to get rid of smell in the car as below. Did he mean white malt vinegar or coloured? First use bicarbonate of soda to get rid of the bacteria, then leave open bowls of malt vinegar in the car and boot overnight. This may read like an old wives' tale
• What is a "Kev-Car"? 15 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Guess I'm getting old. Heard the term Kev-car last week for the first time, and now heard it again yesterday twice. I believe it means a heavily modified car. Is this true? Where did the name come from? Is it in common useage? Or only among teenagers? Can anyone point to a website for this kind
• Which angle grinder for car? 27 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have some old cars which I want to get rid of legitimately;cutting them up into little pieces seems like a good option,but which angle grinder do I need?Will the smaller size angle grinder with 4 and a half inch discs be enough to get through all parts of the car, or will I need the larger 9 inch
• Selling a car at auction 30 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Has anybody here experience of *selling* a car at auction? I know somebody planning to do this via BCA but as his car is over 5 years old (it's worth about £1500 according to Parkers) I don't think they allow you to set a reserve price - which sounds like a good way to get fleeced to me
• Is it possible? 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  ...to buy and run a reliable car for less than £100 a month? This to include depreciating the purchase price over 12 months and one tank of petrol a month. (obviously talking old banger for occasional 2nd car use here) Two 30-something drivers, both max no claims, car garaged overnight, good
• Juke or yeti? - Best larger reliable car on a budget 24 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  I have a 4 month old baby,two dogs,I currently have an 11 year old Toyota Yaris which is under miles at 38000 and in great condition. I brought my Yaris a year or so ago when I was not pregnant and had one dog. I do not drive too far or make long journeys however when I take the car out now
• Jaguar XF (X250 last of the old shape) - Rear Differential Fluid Leak 2015 X250 Jaguar XF 21 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  I’m looking to buy a last of the X250 XF 3.0 Diesel. I searched through the MoT history of one car and saw that it had an advisory for: "Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) on its first MoT 3 years ago at only 20,000 miles. This advisory is not mentioned again
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  Best estate car for a taxi business? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a three or four-year-old Ford Mondeo or Skoda Superb estate for my taxi business. Are there any issues with the auto gearboxes,...
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  How can I track down my late father's old Volvo? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a Volvo Amazon (BEP 102C) that belonged to my late dad who always regretted selling it. I'd like to bring it back into the family. How...
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  I need space and refinement 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2006 Citroen Berlingo Multispace. I am after a car with a bit more refinement now, but with the same amount of boot space (I have three...
• Head-on collision: video clip 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  www.nothingtoxic.com/uploads/c9345aac15c2c0d6432e37f468dd596d.wmv The above link is to a disturbing (but not gory) video clip. It depicts an actual head-on collision between a limousine and a car. The limousine chauffeur and his 5-year old girl passenger were killed instantly (the 5-year old