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• Deals On Wheels 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  She offered the prospective buyer a test drive without checking for insurance, in fact the buyers Daughter drove the car and I doubt the young driver has DOC. The Mother after the test drive also pointed out she would discount the car as the Tax had run out. So no insurance and no tax. Great !! and the TV program allowed that to happen. DOOOOOHH.
• room with a view 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Just spent a few days in Spain, much of it being driven in roomy 20 year old Peugeot 206 (still going strong), and one thing that struck me was the fabulous all round vision - thanks to deep windows. Today's designs involve ever higher "waistlines" and, particularly for young passengers, less chance to see out. I particularly resent (as a driver) high rear screen sills, e.g. Seat Leon, which make reversing more hazardous. Which other cars suffer in this way?
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  What's a good used car for commuting? 10 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a BMW 535d and park outside my work. When I leave to go home I have had four marks on it, scratches, dents on various parts of the paintwork over...
• Rising cost of Car Insurance for young drivers 22 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  My two children both at that age for driving. Son 18 passed test, daughter 17 still learning. When getting Insurance quotes from comparison web sites...
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  How can we solve this insurance problem? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Some 6 months ago my daughter was stationary in the outer lane of an urban dual carriage way waiting for the car in front to turn right. A commercial vehicle...
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  Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a...
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  If I fit an electronic ignition to my 1930s car, will I have to make manual adjustments to the advance and retard? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of purchasing a 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25. I have found a company that sells an electronic ignition conversion for my car. Does this mean...
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  My son's car was hit and the insurer wants to write it off - can he insist on it being repaired? 9 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  While stationary, the door of my son's 15 yr old Vauxhall Zafira was hit by another driver trying to manoeuvre. The insurance want to write it off, but...
• First Car for a Young Driver 24 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  We decided to get our daughter her first car which we acquired at the weekend - A manual 2007 Toyota Aygo 998cc 3 cylinder model. She has driven the...
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  Where's the best place to get insurance for a young driver with a cancelled policy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old stepson has had his insurance void/cancelled because he failed to notify the insurance company of modifications to his car. He is now looking...
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  Is this kind of thing available any more? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I was a young driver in the late 1960s I had a simple cut-out switch to help deter thieves. I also read about a more sophisticated device that allowed...
• Driving - No Insurance 29 Oct 2000 (Forum)
  Let me finish by qouting a sentence handed out this week to a young NI driver in my local town. Unemployed driver, 23 years old pleaded guilty to 20, yes 20 offences of driving without insurance - banned from driving for 2 years as a longer sentence would inhibit this driver from "getting back on his feet" Or maybe I was a bit harsh in my sentencing when I was sitting.......
• First cars - the ones you're most likely to crash. 27 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  .. I find it ironic that mainly due to insurance reasons young drivers are forced to drive round tin boxes like the 106, AX, Metro etc. All these cars have a high death point score on HJ's used car breakdowns yet are likely to be driven by 18 year olds with no experience.
• Was I dreaming? 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  His reply ' I'm sorry - I'm a stranger to the area'. I was gobsmacked - I didn't think an Audi driver did things like apologies.
• Advice re young person learning to drive 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I'm a little premature here, but eldest son will be 17 in 9 months and will be wanting to learn to drive. I know there's lots of stuff here on the site about young people's insurance, but these things seem to change so quickly that I'd appreciate some up-to-date advice. I need to know my options and think of the best thing I can do for him. OK, first, we are let's say financially-challenged (OK dirt-poor).
• footballer coul face homicide charge 7 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  His brother, Sibongiseni, said the star was so traumatised and shocked ... etc etc Ian's note: it is strongly rumoured the young man doesn't have a drivers license ... it is also known that he enjoys an ale or six...
• Regular driving tests 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  A large proportion of accidents are the result of the lack of experience and wisdom (not increased reaction times), which means the younger and/or less experienced driver. I would suggest yearly driving tests for the first 7 years, followed by 5-yearly tests up to the age of 70, and then yearly after 70. Having accidents is not totally the preserve of either the young or the over 70s.
• Drinking & Driving ... 27 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Living in a land where D&D is a commonplace event (yes, even I'm over the limit on occasions) I'll throw in my tuppence worth... I'm sorry that the young man got nicked, but hopefully he will now be a better driver because of it, and will NEVER DO IT AGAIN! I wonder how many serial d&d'ers, who never get caught, end up killing folk, whereas the short, sharp shock would stop then doing so for ever.
• an old biker - cars don't kill bikers, drivers of both do! 1 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  As someone who has seen both sides of the picture, been hit by a car that came out of a gateway, t-boned, (twice) and yes managed to cut up a biker too many years later, i feel that it is lack of attention and indeed lack of caring nowadays for anyone else on the road. i was never a very fast rider, my reflexes were never good enough from 45 years ago to 12 years ago when i gave up and sold my trusty trident after moving back to london.  I so often see drivers of all types on mobile phones while driving, and just yesterday saw a young lady drive into the back of the car in front very very slowly as she was looking at her passenger as she talked to her. oblivious to the car in front stopping at a roundabout . there was no damage and nobody got upset and the car in front that was hit actually drove off....
• Land Rover Discovery 3 - Spurious Accident Insurance Claim 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  My son was driving my Discovery in the dark and the rain, and turning right, when a young driver heading towards him lost control and slid into the front of our Disco. Disco was stationary at moment of impact. Damage to Disco: nil, damage to other car : plenty. My son called Police who breathalised both drivers (clear) and left.