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  UK car - European long term driving 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than...
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  Are there any SUVs which offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I suffer with back problems and drive a Vauxhall Agila, which is fine, as was my brother’s Zafira. However, he now drives a Skoda Yeti in which I am often...
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  I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some...
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  Why aren't drivers taught how to drive properly on motorways? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The reason the public have problems driving on motorways, and which lane to use, is because motorway driving is never taught. Whatever lane a motorist...
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  Advanced and be counted 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As promised, my experience with the IAM Drive Check 55 you recommended me to take. I received a letter within a couple of days of booking, selected a local...
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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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  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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  I borrowed my dad's small van and was stopped and fined for having no insurance despite having full comp cover? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have fully comprehensive insurance and borrowed my dad's small - non-commercial van. I was pulled by the police and was given a penalty of £300 and six...
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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...