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  I need to replace my BMW 420i for something with a higher driving position, what do you suggest? 19 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 420i grand coupe. I’ve had it since 2016. I really love it but I have arthritic knees and I’m finding it too low. Reluctantly, I think I’ll...
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  Is it legal to test drive a car with no MoT if it's on trade plates? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a car I like with a dealer, however, the MoT expired earlier this month. I've raised this with the dealer who has said they will put a year's...
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  What are the best cars for tall drivers? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 6'4" tall. Which cars could I drive comfortably? I currently drive a MINI Cooper.
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  My father has died - can I drive his car on my insurance until it's sold? 2 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 92 year old father has passed away having recently renewed his insurance. I have always had permission to drive his car using my insurance cover, although...
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  Vauxhall Corsa engine warning light is on 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa for 12 months. It has done less than 52,000 miles and a few days ago the engine management warning light came when I...
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  Why will no one insure my son to drive my S-MAX? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was able to get temporary insurance cover for my son to drive my car, a Ford S-MAX, when he was a learner. However, now he has passed his test, no one...
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  What should I do about a fault alert on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2013 E-Class Mercedes-Benz two weeks ago. Since then, while driving, suddenly I hear a loud two bleeps and see a warning triangle light up....
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  Driving in Europe: Can you give us some advice? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are due to retire later this year and are planning a 6 month driving tour of Europe. We want to do the tour in style and have narrowed our...
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  Winter tyres or all-weather tyres for rear-drive cars? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter would like either a BMW or Mercedes-Benz but is very nervous about rear wheel drive in the snow & ice. I know from your excellent articles...
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  Why do all new model launches feature left-hand drive cars? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a subliminal EU conspiracy to make us all drive on the right hand side of the road? Motor manufacturers' adverts on UK television now all show...
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  Can 17-year-old learner drivers legally ride a quad bike on the road? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your reply about 17-year-olds and quad bikes. I hope that you'll find the following information helpful. Although the driving licence regulations...
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  Insurance for new drivers 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Now you have kindly sorted my tow car choice, (brilliant!) my next problem is 2 teenagers (18, male, 17 female) both wishing to learn to drive. We...
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  Which small automatic car offers a high driving position and good visibility? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo which is now giving me bad backache on my left-hand side after only a short time driving, which I guess is due to having a curvature...
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  Undercovered operation 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  To begin with our son had his own insurance on his own car that covered him to drive other cars not belonging to him as long as they were insured by their...
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  When do you expect automated cars on UK roads? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When do you expect the safety requirement that requires cars to steer themselves away from a hazard will be implemented?
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  I am selling a car and have had interest from motor traders - if they insist on a test drive, would they be fully insured? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a private car for sale which is attracting some attention from motor traders. If they insisted on a test drive, would they be insured...
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  Why does the temperature of the oil in my car keep rising when I am driving? 3 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Why does the temperature of the oil in my Volkswagen Touran keep rising when I am driving?
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  Is it possible for someone without car insurance to test drive a car I'm selling? 30 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to sell my car, but the person who wants to buy it does not have car insurance. What should I do?
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  I got fined for driving in a bus lane - do I need to notify my insurer? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was picked up on camera driving in a bus lane and fined £60. Does this count as a conviction and do I have to inform my insurance company?
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  Can I reject a car over a scratched windscreen? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just collected our used (2012) Audi A3 from an approved dealer. On the drive home we noticed that the windscreen is severely scratched in several...