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  Is my BMW safe to drive with the DTC switched off? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A fortnight ago, when driving my BMW up the M5, on two occasions the DTC warning light flashed and I had a momentary power loss. Both incidents were over...
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  Can my friend keep his HGV licence despite losing an eye? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A driver l know has lost an eye due to cancer. He was an HGV driver for 17 years. After losing his eye, he had his HGV taken from him. He asked the DVLA...
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  Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda...
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  Is an automatic licence considered a full licence? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife, 72, has an excellent driving record over almost 50 years, but on an automatic only licence. As well as our cars, obviously automatic, she has...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon...
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  Why do you suggest that drivers should move to the middle lane to let speeders pass on the motorway? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Despite being an avid fan of your column I was amazed to read your cavalier dismissal of the points made by NH of Salisbury (Sunday Telegraph, 31st October)...
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  Waiting nearly a year for my licence renewal, what can I do? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been waiting nearly a year for my driving licence to be renewed. And it's impossible to get through.
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  Will I have to pay the daily ULEZ charge for my parked camper van? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live within the extended ULEZ that comes into force in October 2021. My diesel Volkswagen camper will no longer be compliant. Can I leave my van parked...
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  What's the best way to insure a young driver on a classic car policy? 6 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We're having difficulty finding insurance for my son for a 1970 Ford Mustang Couple, left hand drive, 5.7-litre engine. He's 21 and has been driving for...
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  Would the new Mazda MX-5 be a good replacement for my Toyota MR2? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Toyota MR2 for 10 years, never missed a beat in 70,000 miles but she's getting on a bit now. I absolutely love it but I'm now looking for something...
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  Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like...
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  How can I get my SORN car to a garage? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How can I get my car on SORN to a garage for a service? My car has been off the road and I want to sell it, but am reluctant to tax and insure it just...
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  Buying a powerful car, but want good MPG - what do you recomment? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a powerful car, but want good fuel economy and a comfortable ride. I currently drive a BMW 1 Series, but am fed up with the high cost of...
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  Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec - Motorway cruising speed 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 1.8 petrol Zetec 2010 has done 20,000 miles and will take us to the French Alps in December. If we cruise on the French motorways at 85 mph...
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  Stop/start issues with a Micra 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Nissan Micra with Pure Drive function. When the ignition is switched on, the dashboard 'auto' LED is continuously blinking. Furthermore, when...
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  Is there a car which features full-time front wheel drive on both wheels? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a new or used model of front wheel drive car that is permanently driven by both front wheels? I am tired of having to pull off or to...
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  Which small car is good for an 18 year old who has just passed their test? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old twins have just passed their driving tests. Which small car is cheapest and safest?
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  What's the best way to insure a learner driver? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the cheapest way to insure a 17 year old learner driver on my car whilst teaching them to drive?
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  Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an...
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  Should I change all four tyres on an all-wheel drive car? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive (estate version) since new. It's now three years old and has done 30,000 miles. It has the original tyres...