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  Who decides who should receive an NIP when a driver is caught speeding? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had my photograph taken on an unfamiliar road in Bournemouth, which for miles had been subject to a 40mph limit but, unnoticed by me, at a junction the...
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  What's the most reliable used car I can get for £3500? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a reliable, economic car with the best spec and extras I can possibly get for around £3500. At the moment, I've landed on 2010 Citreon...
• Oh so upset! - Speeding fine 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  . DS, Eccleshall
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  In which road tax categories are the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus and Seat Ibiza? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new economical hatchback, but with plenty of luggage space and top of the range spec. I am looking at the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus...
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  Mercedes bent? 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Mercedes 1995 SL500 Cat D due to front bumper cosmetic damage, I have presented my car at an approved body repairer in Kettering...
• Non-standard car hire 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  for sub-75k. Mine would be: Citroen DS decap cruising round the English countryside stopping off at country pubs Citroen DS (black) as above (& maybe take up smoking Gitanes again) 550 Maranello and drive around the local towns on the Saturday to see whether people look on in awe or with scorn, and take
• Citroen DS5 - Wheels and brakes 19 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  the brakes on the DS superb and they do fill the wheel but assume the standard brakes also to be well up to the job. My question is do most manufacturers do this (I do see a lot of cars with big wheels and disproportionately small discs) and if so is it for cosmetic reasons.
• Question about car prices in the 1960s. 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I've just been reading PU's Wolseley thread, and it got me thinking. Back in 1966, my dad was contemplating a new car. I remember looking at a Renault 16. I remembering hoping it would be a Citroen DS. In the end it was an Austin A60. The Peugeot 404 was also on the shortlist. I'm pretty
• Journalism standards 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  distinctive flagship, which revives a name last used on luxury versions of the legendary Sixties? DS.' Now I acknowledge that I'm a Citroen fan and should know such things aren't correct but surely so should someone writing for a motoring mag or his editor come to that. It's not as if the CX Pallas
• Rev an engine before switching off? 12 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Not sure that I entirely agree with HJ?s comment in the DT today, in response to a letter from DS HJ says that one should not rev an engine before switching off because it will leave the cylinders flooded with fuel. However with regard to a modern fuel injected normally aspirated petrol engine
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  Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen...
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  First car - what should I buy for my son? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son is 17 and I've told him that I will get him a car and insure it for a year - but at a budget of £9000 all in. Assuming the insurance is about £4500...
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  Is the US fluid ounce the same volume as the Imperial fluid ounce? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The US fluid ounce is the same as the Imperial one - the amount of water that weighs an ounce. There are 20 fluid ounces to an Imperial pint, but only...
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  Is there anywhere that can repair the SLS solenoid in my Saab 9-5 Aero? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a most enjoyable nine years with my 11-year-old Saab 9-5 Aero Estate with not many breakdown problems. Recently while on holiday the Automatic...
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  I specified cruise control on my new Vauxhall Zafira but didn't get it - what should I do? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Zafira on April 15 2013. The dealer specification described the vehicle has having cruise control, however when I returned home I discovered...
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  Why don't motorway drivers check over their shoulders before changing lane? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You are absolutely correct that a lorry driver's awareness of other drivers will affect the way he acts. Those other drivers have a duty to let the truck...
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  Little belter 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This week I took my 2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport for its 5-year service and MOT. I bought the car new and it has 43,000 miles on the clock and has been serviced...
• PSA - More recalls 8 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  The French government platform for reporting product alerts and recalls has issued a recall for these cars as they could emit gas emissions in excess of regulatory limits.  In particular they could emit too much nitrogen oxide. The vehicles concerned include DS
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  Renault Clio - cambelt or chain? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Renault Clio 1.5 CDI auto. Does it have chain or belt and when should it be changed?
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  Are there any small automatic cars available in yellow? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What companies sell small automatic yellow cars? I currently have a Skoda Fabia but these are no longer sold in yellow.