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  Labouring the points 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  With hundreds of thousands miles behind me, happily accident-free, I reckon I generally know when I am driving at a safe speed for the conditions and,...
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  Will swapping to all-season tyres benefit road noise, handling and fuel economy? 5 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The original 195/65 R15 Michelin Energy Saver tyres fitted to my hybrid Hyundai Ionic have 3mm on the front and 5mm on the rears after 17k miles. Whilst...
• 21 Cent. Bike touring - it still works ! 12 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The smiles from pedestrians in towns when you waved them across in front of you, the waves from horseriders when you crept past hoping the BM wouldn't backfire (like they do in a muted way). The smells, the scenery that you mis sin a car. Negatives. Speed cameras, speed cameras and Speed cameras - this wreck the 100% concentration required to ride safely in towns, you're so busy keeping an eye on the speedo to avoid "creep" that it dominates, it shouldn't I should be using that time to look ahead on the road.
• RR84213 Offence Code - difficulty with my insurer 17 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  code, whose equivalent DVLA code is SP30, which most people will be familiar with. But I can't be certain. I did wonder whether it's not an SP30 because it was marked camera van, rather than a fixed camera? My motor insurance is due for renewal by EOD 4th Jan this year, so rang them today to let them know about the fixed penalty, and they did not recognise the offence code.
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  Is there a difference between community speedwatch devices and police equipment? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  For speeding offences my local police force has stated that CSW (Community Speedwatch) operates the rule of 10% + 3mph. CSW equipment is different from...
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  Should we appeal a parking ticket when we know it is incorrect? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Euro cars claimed we had a our car in a shopping centre car park for over 4 hours. We know that is incorrect. We would not dispute entering the park at...
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  What's the best family car for £12,000? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must...
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  Is the Volvo V90 estate too wide for narrow lanes and bridges? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm keen to buy a good (petrol auto) cross country estate rather than an SUV. The Volvo V90 Cross Country is very well-reviewed and V90 depreciation is...
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  I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it...
• Toyota Yaris - New car - first week review 7 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  6 speed gearbox – no notchiness and the clutch is very light. Cruise control Aircon Auto wipers Reversing camera Advanced safety systems using the ‘eyesight’ type technology – emergency braking, lane departure warning and road speed limit sign recognition, auto full beam system (but no auto lights!).
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  Car could be written off - what do I do? 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance...
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  Problems with a pre-registered Hyundai i30 logbook 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have agreed to buy a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from a dealer on the new 64-plate. I was sent a AFRL form which I was asked to check and sign. This showed...
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  Should I sue over a parking ticket? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can I sue in the county court for a parking ticket which was wrongly issued because of incompetence? I was sent a fine after the parking firm accused...
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  Replacing a 1990s Jaguar X300 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my present Jaguar Sovereign (auto) from new in 1995 and it is now coming to the end of its useful life as an everyday car. I find it extremely...
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  Middle lane hoggers aren't just rude, but also dangerous. 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I believe that people who drive solely in the centre lane do so because they can switch off mentally. They follow the car in front and adjust their speed...
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  Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested...
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  Wrongly accused of not wearing a seatbelt! 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In early May my wife was driving our Audi Allroad past a mobile speed camera in Newcastle upon Tyne. Within a week she received two NIPs: one for driving...
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  Speeding - didnt change address for 2 years! 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just realised (after 2 years!?) that I hadn't changed my address on my licence or log book. I got re-direction for 1 year from the previous address - so...
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  What has happened to the proposed electronic control of vehicles in speed limits? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  PB of Rochester is most definitely missing something and I'm surprised how few drivers appreciate the importance of what you wrote in your reply. If you're...
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  First Car 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car, and I'm nearly 20, and have had my licence for over 2 years. I cannot understand how insurance quotes are worked out. I am wanting...