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  Need a nearly new car with low running costs 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy nearly new, small car. I drive around 15,000 miles annually and want something that is economical. I am wondering between Ford Fiesta,...
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  Driving aboard - do I need to carry a spare bulb kit? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be confusing feedback about the need to carry a spare bulb kit when driving in Spain. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and there appears to be no...
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  Oil warning light - what does it mean? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The "Oil" warning light (mot the oil can icon) has come on in my Seat Ibiza. I was driving to the airport to catch a flight when this happened and is stick...
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  Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or...
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  How do I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds?
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  Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper...
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  Can I drive a SORN car to an MoT? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it...
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  How do I renew my expired driving licence? 23 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My UK driving licence expired 6 years ago when I reached my 70th birthday. As I was living abroad at the time I was not able to renew. I am now back in...
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  Can I drive a car in the US on my UK insurance? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to the U.S. for a couple of weeks and a relative has said I can use their car while I'm there. How do I make sure I'm fully insured while using...
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  What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in bad weather conditions? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in wintery conditions? So far we have looked at the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift and Vauxhall Corsa.
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  Do I have to tax and insure a vehicle if it's parked on a private drive and not being driven? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car privately - my first car. It's currently parked on a private drive and was delivered by the former owner who is sending off the appropriate...
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  My doctor says I'm fit to drive after a stroke - do I need to advise the DVLA about it anyway? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had a small stroke, what should I do? Doctor says I’m fit to drive. Do I have to advise the DVLA? I haven’t so far.
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  I reversed into a car opposite my drive - are they partly responsible for inconsiderate parking? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I accidentally reversed into a car parked opposite my driveway whilst trying to reverse out of my driveway. Should the other car owner be held partly responsible...
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  Which 4-6 year old estate should I get for reliability and driving pleasure? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A while back you recommended a Honda Civic for my daily commute. I'm mightily happy with it but now I need a petrol Estate. Up to say 6 years old, capable...
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  Need a car with good economy for driving in town 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota...
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  Why doesn't Volkswagen do a petrol Passat? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a new Volkswagen Passat, however no petrol engines are available and I am a little concerned about the SCR/DPF issues that are frequently...
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  Buying a £15k sports car for track days and daily driving 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a stock Toyota MR2 roadster that is excellent for track days. I have £15k to spend on something in the same vein that I can use in the UK and Europe...
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  How to buy a car with no tax disc? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car from a private seller whose car's road tax has expired. Obviously, it is unwise to buy a car without inspecting and driving...
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  Driving an automatic car - why use neutral? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention the advantage of the Mercedes auto box is that the shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal. I have covered...
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  Replacing Ford Escord Estate 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have had our Escort Estate 10 years and are struggling to decide on suitable replacement. Due to arthriticky knees want something we can sit up in,...