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  Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...
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  Curate’s egg cover 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We too were astounded by the £1,700 minimum quotes for learner and/or new drivers. We finally got L driver insurance for 6 weeks, after an initial 4 weeks...
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  Towing Regulations, and Driving Licence Entitlements 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I passed my driving test way back in 1964 and therefore can tow a Maximum Gross Train Weight (MGTW) of up to 8250kg. However, drivers who passed their...
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  What is the AA Vixa app? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting the AA Vixa app that checks the vehicle health. It costs from £5.99 per month. I drive a Vauxhall Corsa 21 plate. Is it worth it?
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  My family has had an NIP for speeding but we don't know who was driving at the time - what can we do? 27 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Two family members have received an NIP for the same offence, we don’t know which one was driving, what do we do? It was a company vehicle that both drive...
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  Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?
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  Can I get insured on my wife's company car? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s company car is only insured by the company for her to drive. The company are happy for a spouse to drive it but they must arrange their own separate...
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  How long should a set of brake pads and discs last? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles should the brake pads and discs last with normal driving on my 2018 Dacia Sanders?
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  Do you need a driving licence for an electric bike? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that electric scooter riders require a driving licence to use, is the same true for electric powered bicycles, and, if so, is a provisional...
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  DSG - do I put it in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ateca 1.5 petrol DSG 2021 model. Do you have to take out of drive and put it into neutral or park when stood at lights, or heavy traffic,...
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  I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new? 6 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height....
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  Can I drive my car with power steering failure? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1994 Daimler Double Six (X305) with a serious power steering leak. I have booked it into a specialist garage but will it still be drivable with...
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  My SORN'd car has developed brake disc rust. Will this come off when I drive it? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Mondeo estate has been sitting on my drive, on a SORN, for the past five months. Consequently, the brake discs have developed surface rust....
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  How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?
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  What will we need for driving in the EU after Brexit? 28 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I know I'm not the only one going to Europe over half term who is concerned as what precautions to take when we travel out while in the EU and return after...
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  I have a flashing glow plug warning light on my car - what does this mean and is it okay to drive? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a flashing glow lamp warning light on my Skoda Fabia. What does this mean and is it okay to drive?
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  Is my car clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my Polo GTI clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? If so, how can I get out...
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  Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching...
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  What's the best automatic van for a camper conversion under £5k? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a panel van to convert into a camper. It needs to be auto so I can share the driving with my wife and it has to be under 5.3m to be able...
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  Can my daughter drive a minibus converted into a motor caravan on her licence? 1 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 17 seat LDV convoy minibus that has been converted into a motor caravan as a wedding gift for my daughter. If I change the revenue weight to lower...