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• Test Drive Technique...? 23 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, How do I test drive an automatic to get a feel for the condition of the autobox? I'm on the search for a large reliable cheap load lugger. The latest possibles are an Audi A6 2.0 SE (N plate, 130k miles) and an Audi 100 2.6 SE (K plate 102k miles).
• Engine idling before driving off 30 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  In another thread, Cyd said "Do you drive off immediately after start up? Try letting the engine idle for 5 to 10 seconds each time you start up before driving off. It does wonders for engine life." The "5 to 10 seconds" notwithstanding, that's an interesting comment in the face of advice from all the car manuals I have ever read, which was to get moving immediately ?
• Tyres-how much difference do they make? 13 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I don't drive to extremes and if this is the reason I'm not noticing any difference I just wonder if it's worth the average motorist driving an average car buying expensive tyres they don't need and won't derive any benefit from.
• Self drive car transporter - help! 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Despite Volvoman's thread, I don't want to drive illegally. I have managed to source a very, very cheap Mini in London. A friend wants to restore the car in Wales. Unfortunately it has no MoT and only a week's tax, so it needs to be moved quickly, and not under its own power.
• Highway code and Disqualifications 15 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Surely people who drink-drive, speed, dive without due care etc are also people who have not read, or taken any notice of the Highway Code? I suggest that anyone banned from driving, for any length of time, should have to re-take a full driving test (with the Highway Code test) before getting their licence back.
• Driving in Rio... 8 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  At this point the target car jumps the lights and screams off around the corner out of sight. The policeman get back in their car and drive off at a normal pace in the other direction. And you lot worry about speed cameras !!!!!
• Rear wheel drive 28 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I'm looking for something with a bit of go, must be rear wheel drive - can't do with front driven stuff! Call me old fashioned (or maybe just old) but I grew up with rear drive mk2 escorts in particular the RS2000 and it was fun!! Money available is only a couple ish grand, less preferable but I'm trying to be realistic.
• Well - Picking nose whilst driving, as bad as phoning? 21 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Comments please. I hasten to add it is the OTHER drivers I am talking about
• Underage driving 11 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/2e5ggc not much to be said really is there? wonder if they all live in one of those trailer things and are behind on the mortgage payements? these...
• Driving Me Crazy 16 May 2007 (Forum)
  I did see it and at first I thought it was being presented by Jo Brand (John Sargeant must be her brother as they look so similar to me!).
• Pretty BMW? 9 May 2005 (Forum)
  Just been browsing on ebay for the sake of it, take a look at ITEM NO. 4547267828 very pretty picture isnt it? -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
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  Does the B+E category on my licence change when I reach 70 years old? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am 71 years of age and have renewed my driving license. I have category B+E on my license dating from 1975, which the DVLA says means I can drive a...
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  Caught speeding, but no idea who was driving - what should we do? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have received two speeding fine for offences committed on the same day. On the day in question, my husband, my daughter and myself were out on family...
• Mobile Phones & Driving from the ET 1 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  We would not want to introduce a law that would fall into disrepute because it would very rarely be detected. It would lose its deterrent effect." However, the law on using mobile phones while driving is far from clear and both police and motorists are often confused about when they can use a mobile phone while driving. Last year, the RAC Foundation urged the Government to consider an outright ban on the use of handheld phones by motorists while driving, though it said careful use of hands-free systems should continue to be legal.
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  Can I drive my car if it failed an MoT but still has a certificate within date? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my car MoT'd 3 weeks earlier than the expiry date of current certificate, unfortunately the car failed its test. Can I legally drive the car...
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  Is a Toyota Aygo suitable for motorway driving? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to test drive a Toyota Aygo, automatic , 2014 registration; 15,000 miles .I currently have a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa automatic which I will look...
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  What is the best used front wheel drive automatic? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used front-wheel drive petrol automatic for between £15k and £20k. Please advise which small/medium sized cars I should be considering....
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  How do you test an AWD system is correctly working? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How do I test an AWD system on a test drive?
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  What's the best compact hybrid SUV? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement for my old Land Rover Freelander. Are there any smaller cars with a reasonably high driving position? Ideally a hybrid,...
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  Do I need a GB sticker to drive in Europe? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new car (June 2021) and it has the Union Flag and GB on the number plates. I am driving to Germany in September and understand that the GB and...