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• Hyundai 130 automatic - Leaving car on drive for 2 months 24 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Can I leave my car in the garage for 2 months, what precautions do I need to take?
• Blackwall Tunnel tidal flow 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6637817.stm The cynic in me says "Shut because of dangerous driving, or another version of deliberately induced driving dissuasion?"
• traffic light offence 12 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  just received note of intended prosecution for driving against a red light. can't remember doing it but was in the area with her indoors at the time. what's the procedure if we can't remember who was driving at the time?
• Advanced Driving 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I am about to start my IAM advanced driver training and was wondering what other back roomers opinions are on pass plus/iam etc -- Temporarily not a...
• Leaning into a bend 14 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Why do so many car drivers lean their body into a bend, instead of remaining upright? If they were driving a two-wheeler I could understand it, but not when they are driving a car. -- L\'escargot by name, but not by nature.
• Pay as you drive insurance 19 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  As reported on the BBC, Norwich Union are testing a monitoring device to charge for insurance per mile with monthly billing. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3573912.stm StarGazer
• learning to drive 18 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend any intensive courses for a 17 year old to attend for a 'blitz and pass'? What are the advantages/disadvantages of such an approach?...
• Driving licence revoked - how to renew? 3 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Would they then just send me a new licence with the endorsement added and I will be fine to drive? All advice and help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Stu
• Fiat Punto Evo - "Check engine" light came on, now gone off 20 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Also got the warning that "start stop" was disabled All appeared to be OK and the car appeared to drive normally with no misfire etc. Booked it in to the garage for diagnostics next week, they said OK to drive until then. Have used it 4 times since then, car driving OK. Filled up with petrol (was half full at that point) and now the warning lights have gone off.
• Motorway vs Town 8 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  This is a big request but I'm really hoping someone could recommend me a car.... Ok so some info about my driving. Weekends - I tend to do mainly motorway driving visiting friends and family. This tends to be mainly motorway drives at speeds of about 85 mph. At these revs (4k) i uses a fair amount of fuel.
• Honda Civic UK (2006 - ) - Honda Civic Aerodeck. Whats the knocking 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I also seem to get a vibrating when braking from high speeds ( I initially thought this was just the ABS). I recently had the car serviced and when they were doing the test drive the mechanic commented that he thought my drive shaft was in need of repair. I've since spoken to another mechanic and he says it might be a few things like a loose coil or the cv boot as opposed to the drive shaft.
• Worst Car in the BR? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Call me sad, but this question has been driving me up the walls. I was writing my profile for the site and naturally I had to say what car I had. I then did a very fast recollection of all the other cars I have heard people drive in the BR and it made me think whether I drive the worst/cheapest car in here.
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  Can I still drive while my licence is with the DVLA for a medical renewal? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received...
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  I want to replace my aging Ford Ka with something reliable, but a bit more robust - what do you suggest? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my car in 6-12 months time. I drive a Ford Ka, which I have had since new and it will be six years old this year. I currently drive...
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  Car insurance for a new driver - what's the best way to do it? 13 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her driving test but will be going to University in about 4 months time. We tried to add her name to our car insurance policy...
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  I'd like to recommend the Road Safety exhibition and test in Torbay for elderly drivers. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Each year the Road Safety team at Torbay Council organise a Seminar and Exhibition for senior drivers. This event has stands that include the Institute...
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  Is the method of steering two-handed and feeding the wheel between hands still relevant in modern cars? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time...
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  Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light...
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  Skid marked 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My eldest son passed his driving test 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, last Friday he had his first accident, driving well below the posted speed limit but...
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  What is the range of an EV when driving at 70mph? 23 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is the range of a Volkswagen ID.3 when driving at 70mph?