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  Do you have an opinion on the CVT automatic gearbox used in the Nissan Juke? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took your advice some time ago and purchased a Hyundai i10, and have since upgraded to the i20. Both cars I have been very pleased with. I am thinking...
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  Using left-foot braking in an automatic is much more efficient in traffic, and faster away from the lights. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I passed my IAM test in 1985. I had arranged a test at short notice and was tested by the chief examiner who remarked that he had never seen anyone braking...
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  Should a warning be added to the owner's handbook for Volkswagen DSG automatics? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf Plus SE model 105 DSG lurches on gradients when I try to reverse park it. I took the car to the dealer to get them to check out the...
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  My licence was revoked without my knowledge - how do I get it back? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Believe it or not, I was stopped for driving too well. The police pulled me over as I was driving at 29 mph and they suspected I could be under the influence...
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  Fraughtomatic 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been the proud owner of various models of Honda all with automatic gearbox over the last 14 years. At present I own a 2006 Jazz automatic. This...
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  Scrap meddle 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are around retirement ages. We live in WC1, but drive frequently to Devon, sometimes with loads: either family or furniture. Either way the...
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  Beside himself 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Question: What's the UK's least-used stretch of road? Answer: The inside lane of any of its motorways. Why am I paying for the widening of many of our...
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  X tractor-van 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 57 plate X5 7-seater, which we have had since new, and my husband drives and old but very well maintained 5 Series. He has been waiting...
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  Can I drive a Spanish registered car in the UK? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a UK resident, but I was stopped by police while driving my Spanish registered, right hand drive car. They said UK residents are not allowed to drive...
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  What small cars have a high seating position? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Hyundai Ioniq which has been great, but now I’m in my 80’s I would like a small car with a high seating position that is easier to get into and...
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  Will I retain my C1 and C1E categories after a driving ban? 11 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My motorhome is over 3.5 tonnes and I turned 70 in July. I applied to retain the C1 and C1E categories and that worked. But in August, I received a 6-month...
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  How do I register a classic French car in the UK? 19 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 1988 Renault 4 bought in France 20 years ago. It is now here on my drive in the UK but how do I register it to drive it?
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  My insurer would not insure my son to learn to drive in my car - do I need to state that he was declined insurance? 19 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My insurer would not insure my son to learn to drive in my car, a Dacia Duster. Do I need to state that he has declined insurance when I try other learner...
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  Is there anything interesting second hand to buy you'd recommend? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Showrooms and forecourts are dreary places these days - like looking for a washing machine. No SUV's or EV's or diesels please but is there anything used,...
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  What's the best five door hybrid for up to £11,000? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her test and is looking for an automatic, petrol, possibly self-charging petrol car. Her budget is £11,000. Could you please...
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  My car's emission engine light is on, how do I get this to go out? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true I have to keep going on long journeys to clear this sign?
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  Can I keep a hybrid car for 10 years? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years. Would it be viable to keep it that...
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  Does the AdBlue range change depending on driving style? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a used 2017 Mercedes GLC and I noticed that the AdBlue gauge doesn’t seem to change from 3100 miles although I have driven about 500...
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  I need an economical 4x4 for towing - what do you suggest? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What's the most economical and cheapest to run SUV 4x4? I want the versatility of about town (driving short mileage) as well as being able to tow my horse...
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  What's the best, small 4x4? 23 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to find any reviews of 'small' 4x4/AWD vehicles - whether petrol/hybrid or electric - most reviews focus on 'big' cars. Perhaps there are...