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  Driving by the seat of your plans 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 SX which we have had since May 2004 and have been extremely pleased with. Current mileage on the SEAT is 39,000. We are...
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  Foot-wrath 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me whether it is legal to park with nearside wheels on the footpath or verge? I have always understood it was a No-No based on a fine to member...
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  Small, but perfectly foured 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my car in the spring 2009 and would like some advice on the new purchase. At present I drive a 2.2 diesel Nissan X-Trail. However...
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  I need an all-wheel drive car for work as a GP 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a GP and I work in the Chiltern area, around Goring and Woodco. We get snow that affects everyone getting around about 3 days a year however when...
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  Is a red cross over a smart motorway lane advisory or mandatory? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is a red cross over a smart motorway lane advisory or mandatory? If it's the latter, what is the offence for driving in it?
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  What's the best way to insure a learner driver? 1 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson, 18 in November, is having driving lessons. Where can I insure him on a car owned by me as a named driver? I assume this is the cheapest method.
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  My husband may get a driving ban - can I insure myself on a car that's in his name? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are named drivers on each other's insurance policies. My husband may get a driving ban, what do we need to do about the policies? I can...
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  Buying a first time car - what would you recommend? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 21 y/o paramedic in SE London. Looking to buy a car for traffic driving (12 miles daily) and occasional motorway use. Three years no claims as a...
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  Juddering clutch on 2003 Polo 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On my 2003 Polo 1.9TDI, with 110k on clock I've noticed a judder when moving slowly (using the clutch to reverse/drive into parking space) plus a low -...
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  My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset...
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  We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale...
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  Is this the most surreal driving incident you've heard of? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Recenty I was driving around a roundabout and turned off it onto a dual carriageway that was separated from the other carriageway such that we could not...
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  I want a car that has a spacious boot, good fuel economy and is cheap to insure/tax? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What car is best for me? I like a high driving position, boot space for camping, good fuel economy, ideally some bodywork protection/trims, good all-round...
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  Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and...
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  120PS or 100PS B-MAX? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which of the two Ecoboost engines would you go for in a B-MAX titanium? Is the 120PS worth the extra cost?
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  Which secondhand executive cruiser? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I fancy driving a bit slower but in comfort. Whats going to be less painful long term - a BMW 730Ld (59)or a VW Phaeton (59)?
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  Petrol or diesel Golf 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Volkswagen Golf mk4 1.4 2001 for over three years now. I am planning to buy a VW Golf mk 1.9tdi. Is the TDI cheaper on fuel?
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  Intermittent misfire from my Mondeo 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo on a 53 plate has an intermittent misfire. Sometimes drives fine, Sometimes doesn't. Any idea what could be the cause?
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  Fuel costs 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  How do you tell who is paying for their own fuel and who is in a company car? The owner driver is doing 90kph. The company car is doing 90mph.
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  Winter tyres 3 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting winter tyres for my Toyota Corolla. Should I just get two for the driving wheels, or four all round?