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• Changed To An Automatic Gearbox - Advice Required. 6 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  From what I've read already, there's a difference of opinion with regards to the correct use of the N (neutral) and D (drive) gears. Should the neutral gear be used when waiting at traffic lights, or should you just leave it in drive all the time ? So far I've been keeping the car in the drive mode, but after driving an manual car for many years I have the urge to use the neutral mode especially if it's a longish wait at the lights.
• UK bans any use of mobile phones while driving 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/17/uk-bans-any-use-of-mobile-phones-while-driving I hold the phone in my hands whilst driving. I do use the phone for sat nav and sometimes for music (and occasionally internet radio). In my car, there is a place I keep it, but it is n't a dedicated car mount (I see to recall the phone had to be in a cradle).
• PX - Will the dealer test drive? 3 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  My finance company is paying the dealer the full amount for the car I will be purchasing and the dealer will be sending my finance company the funds to settle my finance on my 2 series.  Am I right in saying the dealer will usually test drive the car to value the vehicle to reach an offer. However in In this case the dealer has agreed a price and has been invoiced by the finance company and signed the documents.  Will a test drive be necessary?
• Heavy traffic and - Smart motorway driving technique? 3 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  First of all, unless coming up to my motorway exit, I never drive in what has become lane 1, and usd to be the hard shoulder. I check everything I reasonably can on the car  weekly, travelling or not.   What do others do to stay safe/?
• Volvo XC90 - Car not starting on test drive 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, In the market for a XC90 with a budget of up to 20K. Went for a test drive today to a Volvo dealer to try a 14 plate 36000 on the clock vehicle. The car won't start so they had to jump start it (took a few attempts), the car was then left running for 10 minutes before I took it for a 15 minutes drive.
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  Is it okay to fit winter to rear wheels only on a rear wheel drive car? 4 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it okay to fit winter to rear wheels only on a rear wheel drive car?
• Any - Not Driving 20 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Since the idiot cyclist ran me over and wrecked my ACL I’ve not been driving. I’ve found that even though I COULD drive now I really don’t want to. The roads are full of the self-obsessed, each trying to score points off everyone else and with scant regard for speed lmits or any other motoring law as long as they think they can get away with it.
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  Do I need to adjust my headlights for driving in France? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'll be driving in France in October. Do the headlights on my 2017 Mitsubishi Oulander PHEV need masking?
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  Is the 1.4TB Giulietta driving experience petrol engines comparable to the Multiair but slower? 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 1.4TB engine driving experience comparable to the Multiair but slower?
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  Need a 4x4 with comfortable seats - what do you recommend? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me which four-wheel drive vehicle has the most comfortable and pliable ride for a driver with back pain problems?
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  Which petrol crossover for town? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which new automatic petrol crossover with good MPG? I do about 3000 miles a year, all town driving. Can spend up to about £30,000.
• ford galaxy - drive shaft nearside removal 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Helloim trying to replace the inside cv gaitor i have the drive shaft loose and it says using a lever carefully prise the inner joint from the final drive casing im a bit confused on what this means. Does the cv joint come out with the driveshaft and where abouts to lever does the casing split or do you prise it out from the gear box housing and are there any tipes on making this easier if its prising it out from the gearbox housing there are 3 different groves so not sure which one to try.
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  Can I have a driving assessment at 90 years old? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 90 years old, exceptionally fit and have driven accident-free for 65 years. Where may I get a professional assessment of my driving abilities and,...
• Tbd - Best car for high mpg when driving at 85mph 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I do a 180 mile round-trip 3-times per week from High Wycombe to Birmingham with virtually the whole distance driven on the M40 at 85mph. This adds up to 30,000 miles of motorway driving per year. I currently drive a '98 Mondeo 2.0 which has 140,000 miles on the clock and is very reliable but only delivers 31mpg. That's a lot of petrol to buy every year. Any recommendations for the most fuel efficient car for my needs?
• Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI manual (Feb 2008) - Particulate filter warning light 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Not familiar with it I checked and it seems to be the particulate filter warning. The owners manual suggested driving at a motorway speed in 4th or 5th for 15 mins to clear the fault. It also states that driving for a(n unspecified) period of time could damage the catalytic convertor.  The manual implies that it happens as a result of lots of short journeys, however I do a fair mix of motorway and town driving.
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  Blocking out winter sun when driving 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I find it extremely difficult to drive in bright sunlight. Is there a product I can stick on the windscreen to 'block out' the brightness but which I can...
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  Do I need a spare to drive on the road? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been browsing answers and I'm interested to note you do not need a spare tyre to pass the MOT test. However, I seem to remember you must have a spare...
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  What car for a learner? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Any suggestions for small (used) cars should I look out for to enable a 17 year old to learn to drive as cannot have access to the present family cars...
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  Car smells of petrol? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I can smell petrol inside my car when driving. Not overfilled the car and not spilt fuel. Can smell it when I get in the car in the morning and very strong...
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  Declaring past 'driver awareness' course to insurers? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am I required to declare a speeding conviction when I renew my car insurance when I accepted the "Drive Awareness" course incurring no points?