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  How should I use neutral with an automatic transmission? 25 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  First time driver of an automatic car here so be kind! When shall I select neutral? Does not putting the car in neutral when stationary (such as at traffic...
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  Can I reapply for my driving licence now my health has improved? 29 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 67 year old male. I only have sight in one eye. A year ago, when my driving licence was due for renewal, I was required by the DVLA to take an...
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  My car insurance company is asking if I drive at peak times, will the pay out if I say no? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Another crafty move by car insurance companies. Asking the question 'do you drive at peak times?' When you are retired you try and avoid peak times so...
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  Driving another vehicle with third party cover - what happens if the vehicle gets damaged? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have fully comprehensive insurance on my car and the policy document says I can drive another vehicle with third party cover. I need to drive my sister's...
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  Is it legal to use a phone for navigation if it's on a dashboard phone holder? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My sat nav packed up so I've replaced it with an app on my phone. It's held on the dashboard in a phone holder. I've heard that it's unlawful to use a...
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  Can I apply to get back categories on my driving licence that I lost? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When renewing my driving licence at 70, I didn't apply to retain the right to continue to drive vehicles up to 7000kg. However, having enjoyed a motorhome...
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  DPF problems with Yaris - should the warranty cover the repairs? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new...
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  High bred 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have always driven petrol manual cars and am aged 71. My last three cars have been 1.6 Honda Civics and I have always been pleased with them apart from...
• Macular degeneration - What happens next.. 15 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  I had my latest eye examination and eyelea injection this morning, and also a nice chat with the Consultant. I am still ok for driving, not borderline yet and feel ok about driving, but there are signs of deterioration. I asked ouright about driving, was told ok, but will see again in 8 weeks and have asked him to be honest with me and tell me should he feel I need to stop driving, to which (his words) Not for a good bit yet, but any changes, call the direct number and we'll fit you in.
• Renault Clio - Question: Renault drive shafts - Megane and Clio 8 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    He didn't keep it for long when he found out there is a significant problem with the design of the offside drive shaft.  There is a splined coupling joining two sections of the shaft together.  Sometimes known as a 'Muff' cooupling.  The splines on this coupling shred meaning drive is lost on that side.
• Phoning While Driving - Consultation on Penalties 29 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  The Dept for Transport is consulting on an increase in fines/points where Fixed Penalty Notices are issued for using handheld 'phone while driving:  Vauxhall Agila - DEALER EXPECTS ME TO DRIVE DANGEROUS CAR 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Informed that clutch could go at any minute. Dealer agreed to repair but only if I drive car the 70 miles to his workshop. I am not prepared to drive an unsafe vehicle so I want to get the repair done locally to me and invoice the dealer. Can I do this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
• Ford Zetec . 3 door petrol. 2004 year. - Fan or drive belt. WD 40 - usage off. 31 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Lubricating drive belt when very dry and squeaking and making clicking or tapping noise when starting up. Is is possible please to use WD 40 on drive belts or are you not allowed to do this please? Makes squeaking and clicking or tapping sounds when very cold and starting up.
• Vauxhall Astra Sporthatch,Petrol,manual,1.6 - White smoke while driving through flooded tunnel? 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
   Not been long since I passed my test. My first time driving over the flooded tunnel twice (From and return). I was driving along the tunnel at the speed of 20mph or less than that and when I looked at the rear view mirror there was white smoke coming out from the back of the car?
• DVLA - Driving licences 28 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Just changed address on the driving licence and vehicle registration number,    Advice to all, get proof of posting or better still send recorded deivery. "new look" driving licence" "new look" "log book" all new documents only in English, but why should dvla assume that everyone who lives in wales really "wants" the documents in welsh as well, doesn't all this extra paperwork cost a fortune, surely it could be voluntary, ie tick box at renewal/change of address?
• 2003 St170 focus - droning noise whilst driving! 21 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, my car starts droning from around 20 miles an hour! I have had the left front wheel bearing changed, all drive belts are fairly new. There is no noise at idle or 2-3000 revs whilst not moving. I have noticed that when I drive around a left hand bend it disappears then returns when on straight, also gets louder around right hand bend!
• Citroen C8 - anti polllution fault drive in limp mode 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Before the vehicle become unable to drive we also had a gear management fault any ideas what this problem is? Any advice appreciated.
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  Banging brakes 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's a banging noise from my brakes when they're applied - and I get the same when driving off after braking. The noise is loud and comes from the...
• Mazda 6 2.0d - Regular Start/Stop - Short distance driving.... 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Can someone please help me understand if its ok for a manufacturer to state: Change your oil and oil filter every 6,250 or less if: (only one point added from handbook) 1. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distances only. I need an insight to what you guys class as "Regular", how many miles are "Short distances" Surley there is no way of knowing if you should change your oil or not if you do different mileage per day?
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  What's best for an auto box? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am now driving with an automatic gear box - at traffic lights should I put the car in neutral, park or just leave it in drive with my foot on the brake? Hearing...