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  Which small car for my son to learn to drive in? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 56-year-old mum with full no-claims. I am planning to buy a smallish Fiesta-size car either new or used, which my 17 year old son can practise on...
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  Buying a company car with a decent boot? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a hatch-back that's one size smaller than my current Toyota Avensis D4D, is petrol or hybrid (less than 10k pa mileage), has a large boot...
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  If a police officer doesn't serve a summons, can a driver plead not guilty and have no case to answer? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A driver is stopped by the police and after the driver's details are obtained the officer says: "You will be reported for driving without reasonable consideration...
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  Where can I sell my five-year-old Astra? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a new car from Drive the Deal but need to pass on my current car, a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4SXI with cruise control. It will be five...
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  What alternative to a Golf Plus? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1.4 TSI petrol Golf Plus, which is three years old. I like the highish driving position and I need a petrol engine (6000 miles a year). I don't...
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  Did you know that Flintshire County Council runs a free training scheme? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might be interested to know of a FREE scheme run by Flintshire County Council but covering the whole of North Wales. A qualified Driving...
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  Four-door sporty car with female Appeal 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to surprise my wife with a new car. She currently drives an ageing VW Polo. Something sport with four- or five-doors is essential as we have...
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  Changing to EU driving offences - can you shed some light? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that the French authorities are unlikely to chase up a UK registered car caught on a speed camera. However, it appears an EU agreement means...
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  Ice one, Cyril 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel S which came with bling 20" wheels and low profile tyres. Ideally, I would like to replace these with winter tyres fitted...
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  Impending prosecution for driving Transit Tourneo at 70mph on duel carriagway. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class...
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  Timing belt changes 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago, I took my car to a local garage to replace the timing belt. Today as I was driving, the engine stopped running - I called the AA, and...
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  I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and...
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  Notice of Intended Prosecution - it arrived after 14 days. Can I get off? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son has received Notice of Intended Prosecution from Suffolk Constabulary for driving at 37mph in a 30mph limit on 2 November 2012. I, as a named driver,...
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  Which MPV should we replace our Berlingo with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Whilst I am happy with the shape, it feels huge, which makes parking more difficult, and I find the doors heavy...
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  New Sportage - can this high fuel consumption be right? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 based on the excellent reviews. However after two weeks have noticed that the fuel consumption never gets...
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  Getting rid of a second car 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg...
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  Why do some drivers not anticipate where other road users are? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for informing ‘RT via email’ how to drive. I have been having to deal with prats like this for years. Why does anticipation never enter into...
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  Clunking on full lock 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Experienced this issue when driving an almost new Giulietta in very wet weather with "Allroads" selected on the DNA switch. On entering a multi-storey...
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  How much of my Volvo V60 is based on the Mondeo? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that the new Volvo V60 is based on the Ford Mondeo. Having just purchased a new V60 I would be interested in knowing how much of the vehicle...
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  Which Fiat 500 model would you recommend? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I know you are very pleased with your Fiat 500 and I'm thinking of buying one secondhand. Which model would you recommend and what would you recommend...