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  Is the method of steering two-handed and feeding the wheel between hands still relevant in modern cars? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time...
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  Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light...
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  Skid marked 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My eldest son passed his driving test 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, last Friday he had his first accident, driving well below the posted speed limit but...
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  What hatchback do you suggest for mainly motorway driving ? 24 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have around £15K for a used car - hatch, usually just driver, non plug in - mainly for motorway driving with 10-15K miles per year - what would you suggest?...
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  Can I get temporary insurance cover for a non-UK resident? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a foreign national and lives and works in Brussels. She has a current British driving license. Autonet insures me to drive my car but is reluctant...
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  How do I tax a disabled car when purchasing as this must be done by post? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My son has disabled tax status on his car. Soon we will be part exchanging for another car. How do we arrange the new tax to drive home as disabled status...
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  What is a CVT car like for winter driving? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew has had a succession of Honda Jazz cars, all manual gearboxes. The present hybrid model is only available with the CVT gearbox. He id due to...
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  Which hybrid is better - Toyota Corolla or Lexus IS300h? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm comparing the Toyota Corolla 2.0 petrol hybrid with the Lexus IS300h. Which car is better? Is the Corolla's newer hybrid system more advanced than...
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  My tax renewal might be delayed due to covid-19. Can I still drive? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have to apply to renew my car tax. It usually takes about two weeks to get back. If my renewal has not been returned by the end of the month, can I still...
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  Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I...
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  Which hybrid car is best in 2020? 4 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a nine-year-old Range Rover, which we use to tow our caravan. We are selling both, but we would like to replace the car with something...
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  Do I need to tax and insure a car which is on SORN before I can sell it? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to sell my mother in law's car. It has been off the road on SORN for the last year. I have now had an MoT test done again and the car has passed....
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  I'm a driving instructor - what should I get to replace by four-year-old Fiesta? 7 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car to replace my 2015 Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Econetic? I'm a driving instructor covering 55k miles a year so needs to be a diesel. My current...
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  What's the definition of 'main driver' when getting insurance quotes? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  It's coming up to my insurance renewal and I'm getting the usual quotes. One question I always struggle with is when they ask who is the main driver. I...
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  I have received a speeding ticket but I don't know who was driving - what do I do? 24 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I received a final demand from the police for the driver details of my car, allegedly speeding two months ago. The original was not sent by recorded delivery...
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  What smaller 4x4 would suit me? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 but want something a bit more economical and a bit smaller but with four-wheel drive, as I stay out in the country....
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  Can my daughter drive my new car on her own insurance policy? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a new Kia Picanto. My daughter and son-in-law only have one car, so she would like to borrow mine occasionally. Her insurance policy says...
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  Should I get a petrol or diesel estate? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI and drive an average of 14,000 miles a year. Due to an arrival of a dog in the household, I'm looking to change...
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  Which is the best driving instructor car, Hyundai i30 or Toyota Auris? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and now need to change my instructor car, although I also use this car for my personal use being a mum of 3. I currently drive...
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  Which small SUV is best for B road driving? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small SUV with an automatic gearbox for my 50 mile commute on B roads. It must have a high driving position, comfortable seats, good visibility...