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BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing... -
Can I recommend the IAM's driver training for older drivers? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I hope this may be useful to older readers who are still driving. To help older drivers to maintain confidence in their driving, the Institute of Advanced... -
Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I... -
Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method... -
Does my 2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D SR have stop-start technology? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an '09 plate Toyota Yaris. It's a 1.4 D4D SR. When browsing it the dealer, they stated it has Toyota Optimal Drive/stop-start. There... -
IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving... -
Is the Prius+ higher than the standard Prius? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your review says the new Prius+ is higher, wider and longer than Prius hatchback, but can you say whether the Prius+ has a higher driving position than... -
Is there an electric pick-up or tipper on the market? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I work for a Parish Council and want to replace our pick-up which is four-wheel drive (a necessity for some of our sites). The Council are keen on going... -
Can a traffic warden give you a ticket if you drive off? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can a traffic warden give you a ticket if you drive off? -
Which are the best convertible cars? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Which car is better to own and drive - a 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible diesel auto or an Audi A3 2.1-litre TDI Cabriolet? -
Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the... -
How fast should I drive my Toyota Yaris on the motorway? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Yaris 1.0-litre petrol. Could you tell me what is the best rpm to shift gear? Also is 50mph or 55mph the optimum on a motorway? -
Over 70s refresher driving course 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago one of your readers wrote praising the benefits of a refresher course for older drivers. Can you please remind me of the company recommended?... -
Winter driving in Germany 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I want to hire a car in German this Christmas. The hire firm is telling me winter tyres are extra. Hasn't the law changed in German making winter tyres... -
Selling my left hand drive car registered in England 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like to sell my left-hand drive Renault Clio. Dealers offer very little as part exchange. My car is registered in England and has a full service... -
What's the most fun hatchback for £10,000? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used... -
Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which... -
Can you suggest a small car with an elevated driving position? 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin which is nearing its end. Can you suggest a small car with an elevated driving position which might... -
Which will be more fun to drive? 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am trading up from a Jazz owned from new. I want a comfortable auto SUV with good boot space that will be trouble free over 6 plus years. I also want... -
Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive...
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