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  • Can I switch to an Irish driving licence to avoid a speeding fine? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was caught doing 105mph in a 60mp limit two days ago. I have a clean licence but have just passed my test four weeks ago. Can I quickly exchange my licence...
  • Why does my Ford Focus lose power? Is it related to replacing the turbocharger? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a V-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDi. The turbo went and covered the whole engine in oil, so I had that replaced and the engine cleaned off, but now i have...
  • Have you heard of an anti-skid system issue with the Volvo XC70? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    While driving in Greece recently, my 2005, 45,000-mile Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 flashed up 'Anti Skid Service Required'. On reaching home 1500 miles later, with...
  • What's my legal position following a dangerous engine fault on my Peugeot 307 SW? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 307 SW was purchased from a Peugeot main agent some three months back with 32,000 miles recorded. On two occasions sudden power loss has been...
  • FIAT controller 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought an ex-showroom FIAT Bravo 1.6 Multijet with Dualogic transmission in August 2009 with 400 miles. For 35 years I have always driven automatics...
  • Partic bristle 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Family members are the victim of the diesel particle filter fiasco. They have a '56 registered Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDtI SRI150 with 40,000 miles on the...
  • Which economical car would you recommend for 10-15,000 miles per year? 9 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive approximately 10-15,000 miles a year and need to buy a car to use for work. Size doesn't matter, and performance is not top of my priorities. However...
  • Where can I get cheap insurance for my 17-year-old son on a Ford Ka? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 17-year-old son is about to take his driving test. I have a Space Wagon so obviously it would be impossible to insure him on that. I am looking to buy...
  • Slightly vogue 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned...
  • I'd like an economical, 'green' car for a 160-mile commute - what should I buy? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at buying an economical and 'green' car but I'm clueless. I'll be doing almost all motorway driving, so I'm not sure I'd get the benefits of...
  • Is the BMW 1 Series clutch prone to juddering when pulling away? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a BMW 116d in March, new from the dealer and have been mostly happy with the car. It is now up to about 3500 miles and I have noticed that when...
  • Eager Beemer 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a manual 2009 BMW118dSE. From the date of purchase I have noticed that when I slow or change down, as when approaching a turning or roundabout,...
  • I need to replace my Mondeo Estate with a car which offers lots of legroom - should I get another Mondeo? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I 'm 6 feet 5 inches and currently drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.5 Estate S-reg. It meets my priority requirements; long legroom (with doubly adjustable...
  • No indication 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Our 17 year old is currently learning to drive. Yesterday we were approaching a mini roundabout with traffic following us. The sight lines meant there...
  • Hyped and seek 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving...
  • SPECS savers 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have to drive every week to and back from South Devon to Twyford, Berks or one of our other sites that takes me through 3 long sets of SPEC average speed...
  • Toya will coax 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I aim to trade in a Toyota Yaris GLS Automatic 3 door hatchback 1,299cc petrol, metallic blue, 150g/km CO2, registered 27-09-02, mileage, 21,000 (1 long...
  • Wheely in 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a small car that can take my 8-year-old son as a wheelchair passenger. It will be mainly used for short journeys with the occasional longer...
  • Thank heavens for small Mercs 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After two years of research, arguing, test-driving and reading, my wife and I have at last agreed on one car that will suit us both, for some town driving,...
  • Ticket holders only 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Further to the email in Saturday 7th January Telegraph Motoring, I have a plastic clip on the right hand side of my 9-year-old Citroen C5 that I use to...
 

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