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  Am I covered to drive a friend's car from France back to the UK? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A friend who I am visiting soon in France wants me to drive his originally registered RHD car back to the UK for sale. It's now registered in France with...
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  Should I specify X-drive four-wheel drive on my new BMW 320d? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to order a new BMW F30 320d auto Touring and am seriously thinking on including their new four-wheel drive system. BMW advises me it drives...
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  Higher car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We would welcome your advice about selecting a replacement car. At the moment we drive a BMW 118 SE petrol automatic. We live on a steep hill and last...
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  Is it legal to use an electric mobility scooter on the road if you can't drive due to eyesight issues? 15 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine was advised by his GP to give in his driving licence because of sight problems, or his licence would be taken away. He has done this but...
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  Do I need an IDP to drive a hire car in Greece after Brexit? 5 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have read with interest debates on driving abroad post-Brexit with your own vehicle, but what about a hire car? This Easter we will visit friends on...
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  Police seized my friend's car, which I was driving, despite my friend being there at the time. Can they do this? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently stopped by the police while I was driving my mate's car and he was in front driving mine. I thought my insurance would cover me but it didn't,...
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  What are the rules on driving after having your licence revoked on medical grounds? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My partner had her licence revoked on medical grounds in October last year due to her having an unprovoked seizure. She's had no further seizures since...
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  Hyundai Santa Fe: Do I need four-wheel drive for these conditions? 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a lady driver living in the country side - up a mountain with a small narrow laneway up to the house. Conditions in winter are wet, mucky and...
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  Better car for the snow? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I like driving my BMW 320d Touring. But it's not good in snow. Which car in the same price range is better in the snow/ice and Veras good to drive ?
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  Can you drive a Microcar Virgo Prestige without a qualified driver. 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you drive a Microcar Virgo Prestige in the UK without a qualified driver.
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  Should I take my V5 with me if driving abroad? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it wise to travel abroad without a V5 and can one be got quickly?
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  Why has the DVLA introduced a new style driving licence? 23 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  There is a new UK driving licence style from December 2021. It looks quite different from the previous licence.
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  Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode? 3 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine...
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  Which small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 15 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking for a 4-wheel-drive car, however, it needs to be a small car - something like the Suzuki Swift for size. Can you please advise?
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  Do I need to tell my own insurer if I have an accident driving a works vehicle? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a delivery van for work. Do I need to tell my own insurer if I have an accident driving a works vehicle?
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  Is it necessary to let a small turbo petrol engine cool down before turning it off? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is it necessary to cool down a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost engine before turning it off? If so how long is it necessary to run the engine for?
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  Is there a driving course for older drivers who want to refresh their knowledge? 5 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be 70 very soon. I feel the need to update my driving skills (and to have an independent opinion on my competence, or lack of it). I got my license...
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  What car for varied driving and short runs? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a change in job I now drive a total of ten miles a day. At weekends we drive around 100 miles and on visits to friends and family we will travel...
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  Replacing a Suzuki Jimny 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had Suzuki Jimnys for 10 years and this suits me but not a comfortable ride for a passenger (although I don't often take one) and, as write ups...
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  My photocard driving licence is about to expire - is the paper licence valid in the meantime? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a renewal application for my photocard driving licence which has now expired. However, my paper licence does not expire until 2015. Am...