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• Temporary insurance for road tests/new vehicles? 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I've just passed my full UK license test, and I was wondering how do I go about organising temporary insurance cover for test drives/driving home a new car? Does anyone have any recommended companies that I can try?   Thanks, Brian
• Pedestrians not on the pavement 26 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Since this recent cold spell I've noticed an increasing number of pedestrians choosing to walk in the road rather than on the snow covered pavement, I've seen several cars having to swerve to avoid someone unexpectedly deciding to hop into the road because they thought it was a safer route. I wonder what is potentially more dangerous, slipping on the icy pavement or being clipped by a vehicle?
• Things seen on a Sunday afternoon trip 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Came accross a group of motorcyclists (3, 2 "under training") yesterday - all three displaying L plates including the one with the "instructor" tabard. Honda Accord with yellow label of a large Scottish care dealer on the outside of the screen COVERING the high level brake light! Wonder how often they wash thier car?
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 06 1.2 Lack of maintenance 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying the above car first registered July 2006. However, it has no maintenance shown on the service records other than an oil & filter change last month. It has covered 10,000 miles. Price asked is £5300. Should I be wary?
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.8 oil in me plugs?? 5 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  car sounded like it was miss fireing today, upon removing the spark plugs i found they were swamped with engine oil, i suspect the gasket around the rocker box cover but any input would be helpful. tar very much
• Passat - scuttle plenum chamber creaking 19 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Just wondered where this is on my VW because I've always assumed that the creaking from my car is my dash as per the extract from the HJ Passat review below. 'Creaking dash' might actually be the underbonnet plastic cover over the scuttle plenum chamber creaking. Cured by silicone grease on the tough points.
• Tesco Parking Enforcement 24 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My local Tesco (Oakham, Rutland) has installed what appear to be ANPR cameras covering the one road into and out of the car park. I suppose that this will automate parking enforcement but will the Penalty Charge income exceed the cost of the system? The parking is certainly popular with people who want to shop at Tesco and walk into the town centre for other shopping.
• New Gearbox, change clutch? Renault Clio 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My Clio is in the process of having a new gearbox, but I'm wondering whether it will be cost effective to have a new clutch at the same time... It is a 1.6 16v 6 year old model...covered about 86k.. {Car make added to subject header, as per the sticky message request at the top of the page - DD}
• Chrome Tailpipe 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  The end of my exhaust looks a bit dirty (I'm refering to the car and not me!!!) I'm looking on ebay and was thinking of getting one of those chrome tailpipe covers. Have anyone bought one of those? Could anyone recommend a place where I should get it? Can they do any damage to the exhaust?
• Etiquette in country lanes 21 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Should it be the car going down the hill or or the one going up the hill?
• The Stig 8 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  The Stig's cover appears to have been blown... In today's Telegraph HJ's fellow columnist Anne Robinson writes about her forthcoming appearance on TG. Before driving her lap in the reasonably priced car, AR is given instructions by The Stig.
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  What's the best electric or hybrid car for a long daily commute? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best electric or hybrid car for a 150-mile daily run? The main purpose is to reduce the monthly cost on fuel and balance that with the price...
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  Where should we sell my father's classic Volkswagen Beetle? 6 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My father has a Volkswagen Beetle 1200cc which is reasonably good condition (for its age). At 96 he can no longer drive and wishes to sell the car. He...
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  Where the best place to sell a restored 1980s Porsche? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am reluctantly selling my 1988 Porsche 924S following a restoration including rebuilt engine, new clutch, brakes and shocks. The front seats have been...
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  Why don't saloons come with rear wash-wipes? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  One of the most useful and essential pieces of equipment on a car is a rear window wiper. What excuse do manufacturers have for not fitting them to saloon...
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  Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 26 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern...
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  Should I buy a car if the DPF light is on? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a 2005 Volvo V70 2.4 D S for about £5000. The dealer allowed me to take the car to my mechanic to give it the once over and...
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  Buying a new small car – what would you recommend for winter conditions? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking for a new/nearly-new car for her drive to work. Her budget is £9000 and it must be suitable for winter conditions as she drives...
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  What is causing a condensation problem in my 2001 SEAT Leon? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to sell a SEAT Leon 1.6S Petrol 2001Y with 68,000 miles on the clock. However, it seems to have a condensation problem, especially in the cold...
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  What's the most cost effective way of insuring a new driver? 10 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16...