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  Ford Focus Central Locking 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have developed a problem with my central locking, the car locks and alarms every time the key fob is pressed but when i try to open the doors it is usually...
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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...
• Driver training - any recommendations? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  As a young, fairly enthusiastic motorist, I am interested in investing a little time and money in pursuit of becoming a better driver. It is quite difficult to know where to focus my energies as I would like to do something that would be good fun as well as making me a safer driver.
• Various small hatchbacks - Young drivers, their cars and their parents 12 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Four of my teenage daughter's 17-year-old school friends who've passed their driving tests this year have parked outside my house, so I try to do at least...
• Any - Wondering about clutch life 1 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Yesterday I saw a young driver motoring in an 'enthusiastic' style - lots of screetching.  It made me wonder about car parts and longevity.  Is there an average clutch life ? what are the main causes for it to wear out ?
• BMW 1 Series - Other party offering to pay for repairs 12 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Parents of young driver have asked to pay directly for repairs to my daughter's car avoiding making claim on their insurance. This was a bump into her parked car with modest damage. What are the pros and cons please of accepting this proposal.
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  What is the cheapest way to insure a van for a young, self-employed tradesman? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 19 year old son is just about to qualify as a carpenter and needs a van because he will be self-employed. Please can you advise the best type of van...
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  What is the best classic car for a young driver? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Would a classic 1970/80s Audi 80 be a good first car for a 17 year old? If not, which classic car would you recommend? Including factors of price of car,...
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  Is leasing better than buying? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover...
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  Telematics for older drivers 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are at our wits end. My wife is retiring next year, and we are buying a Toyota Yaris for my daughter to learn in. As my wife has had three claims...
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  Child hit my car, what are my options? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A young girl ran across the road without looking and hit the passenger side wing of my car. Very fortunately I was not going fast having just turned in...
• Teenage provisional driver moped & parking tickets 27 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Yes you may all laugh..I did to until I realised my beloved had landed himself a £60.00 fine payable in 2 weeks!! I know the law on parking on a private...
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - Drivers sitting too close to steering wheel 13 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Whilst winding down the M6 to work yesterday (just love quiet summer traffic) I noticed a fair number of drivers with their seat really close to the steering wheel. They were a mix of young women or elderly people and they seemed to have the seat as fully forward as possible. Would this increase the likelyhood of injuries if they had a crash ?
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  Insurance black boxes - do they check the speed limits? 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible that the GPS technology used in black box monitoring systems can distinguish between 30mph and 20mph speed limits? The 20mph limits have...
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  Buying a small car for £3000? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around the £2000-3000 mark and I wanted to know what cars are quite reliable? I am a young driver so insurance needs to play a factor,...
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  Which car for my son combines low insurance with street cred? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a first car for my son please? We have a budget of up to £2000, but are trying to match low insurance with street cred.
• Young Driver in non fault accident 20 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Someone who works with SWMBO, has recently passed his test, is about 19, has TPFT cover with no uninsured loss recovery, has been involved in a non - fault...
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  Please can you warn your readers to prepare for breaking down in snow? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We live in rural Surrey. It’s not isolated but it can become difficult in the snow. We were just going to bed one night when the snow was very bad indeed...
• The youth of today 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  In a survey carried out by the AA, 20% of young male drivers were unable to identify the dipstick on the engine of their own cars. 2.5% of those questioned pointed out the battery as being the dipstick, and a further number thought the radiator cap was where you put the oil.
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  Young, limited funds, high insurance and a desire for a British classic... 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am young at 21, with one years only full UK license holding (2 in August). I have around £2500 available to buy a classic car, with Insurance, Road Tax...