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  How can I prevent tiredness when driving? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a professional driver I feel I should share this little tip. Chewing gum or sucking a sweet makes tiredness go away almost immediately when driving.
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  VW/Audi engine layout 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On tests on this site the overhanging engine design at Volkswagen/Audi is criticised. How does it affect driving?
• N.E. France from 'above the Midlands'? 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Worst part of the drive is getting down England. Driving is a delight over there with large empty dual carriageways. The Weymouth to St Malo fastcats stop at Channel Isles and so no real benefit. Similarly the Portsmouth St Malo is overnight and tediously slow going round Cherbourg.
• Skoda Fabia vRS - driving in France - many q's 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi We are driving to France in 4 weeks time, from Calais to Curciat Dongalon.  We are doing motorways all the way down.  I have a couple of questions. - On our return journey, we will be driving through the night.
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  Inexpensive 4WD saloon 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a saloon car which is automatic and has the option to engage 4 wheel drive mode for bad weather. I am looking at mid range price.
• Ford Focus 2.0 tdci 2005/55 - stalling when driving 17 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I had the AA out twice to my car recently. The other day it cut out just before i was about to drive out the driveway, Now today i was driving along the road the the car lost power and slowed down, the revvs cut down to just below 1000rpm then the engine stalled or cut out, Can anyone please advise what the problem might be, Ive had the egr value, Cam Crank sensor, checked they are ok so im told, also fuel and airfilter changed , Its only done 33k no warning lights came on excpet the glowplug light flashed before it stalled!
• Ford Focus - driving a diesel 17 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  what is the correct way to drive a diesel? I always put the key in and foot on clutch and allow the lights to come on the dash and wait a few seconds for the to go out, always wait for the glow plus light to go off too in warm or cold weather. i tend to give it 10-15 for the engine to settle before i make my journey.
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  Are bearings causing a whining noise from the front of my car? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst driving my car I get a horrible whining noise coming from the front near-side area of my car. My initial thought was the bearings but I can't find...
• MINI Countryman - Text & Twits on new Mini! 27 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  As a motorcyclist I often pass people (mainly girls/young women) with a mobile glued to their hand and the ones that are busy texting often give themselves away by their driving style.  I'm in favour of the death penalty for anyone texting whilst driving.  
• Honda Accord 2.4 type s 2003 75k miles - bearing type noise from Accord 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I have just had both front wheel bearings replaced to cure what was taken as an obvious bearing problem. the noise continues, it sounds like a worn bearing but i am now advised that it may be a problem with the drive shaft. the drive shaft has now been removed for testing and no problem has been found. Drive shaft has been replaced but still the noise continues. Mechanic suggests waiting untill noise becomes more accute and then possiblt replacing drive shaft.
• Cost effective small automatic 13 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  the new micra is used by many driving schools - and appears to have a commanding driving position - so i'm assuming this meets our criteria. Anyothers/ thanks in advance!
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  Short cover 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought another vehicle, and need to sell the old one, but I need temporary insurance to cover taking the prospective buyers for a test drive, etc....
• modern turbo diesels - bad mpg at 60mph 18 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I could be wrong for thinking this but I think driving slower does NOT always mean better mpg.
• Volkswagen Eos Coupe Cabrio (2006 - ) - VW dealer test drive 20 May 2009 (Forum)
  VW literature states that only the 2LTSI 200PS and 3.2 V6 engines can have Individual trim. Do you think I was given the 2LTSI to test drive?
• Drive off - Seatbelt on whilst pulling away 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  Often see people get into a car, start up, pull away, then struggle to get seat belt on with one hand whilst driving away, or even steering (probably) with knees whilst using two hands to tug on the belt. I know some one will say "stupidity" but I am interested in the deeper reason. I have even seen someone drive off whilst putting belt on one handed whilst half turning in seat to clump a kid in the back.
• drunk driving--no insurance 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  i phoned police a week later asking for update.(havent contacted driver yet)(wasnt a priority that night)there goes drink/driving charges. two--weeks later ----they get in touch--driver--no insurance. basicly £600 damages to my taxi.my excess is £350.so basicly i with have to cover full amount to keep no claims going. theres NO TOUGH PENALTIES for driving without insurance-----another law abiding driver gets shafted
• Driving on Continent lights,triangles,bulbs etc 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I am planning on driving over to France for the first time and am aware of all the legislation that says you should have a triangle, spare bulbs, beam reflectors (which I hear are a nightmare to remove and a host of other stuff.
• Gladiator or Superman - who was driving ? 3 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  In a recent court case the defence lawyer, female, said that it was doubtful that the gladiator was driving the CLK. Two questions 1. Who was driving it ? 2 Why am I never invited to parties ??
• Driving a SORN back to UK 29 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have a car here in a garage in Estonia that is on SORN with expired MOT. I have insurance. I need to get the car back to UK. I understand I can drive an untaxed vehicle to a pre-arranged MOT test. Can I therefore make an appointment in writing with my usual MOT tester (say in Basingstoke) for the day of arrival from the Dover ferry and simply drive 1hr45 to the MOT station?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - yr 2000 1.6LX Auto: twanging noise at NSF 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  When I drove it today, it made loud "twanging" noises from around the near-side front part of the car while driving along. I decided to turn around at the bottom of the road and drive back home in case driving the car more could exacerbate the problem. Any suggestions what might be wrong? Do you think it's OK to drive it to a garage or should I have it towed?