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  • My classic car has an expired MoT - can I drive it without another MoT as soon as it becomes MoT exempt? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1969 MGB. The car is taxed until 1 April 2019 and insured until 9 June 2018. The previous MoT ran out on 2 April 2018. Will it be legal to drive...
  • Why can't I get a test drive in a new Skoda Superb 1.4 Tsi DSG? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Despite writing to Marketing Director Skoda UK (no reply), and Managing Director VW UK, although staff spoken to were helpful, the best offer was for me...
  • Choosing new alloys and either winter or all-season tyres? 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2015 2WD Nissan X-Trail n-Tec on 19 inch rims. I will be driving round the UK and want to improve winter driving safety. Would a winter package...
  • Heavy steering on a Honda Jazz 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have the option to buy a Honda Jazz (2002-2008) 1.4 CVT-7 and have had a 40 minute test drive but by the end of it, my arms felt like I had been lifting...
  • How can we address sharp drive-off on our Ford Fusion automatic? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    In November 2012 my wife and I purchased a 1.6 Petrol Zetec Ford Fusion automatic, registered September 2010 with a recorded mileage of 4400, which has...
  • UK car - European long term driving 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than...
  • Are there any SUVs which offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I suffer with back problems and drive a Vauxhall Agila, which is fine, as was my brother’s Zafira. However, he now drives a Skoda Yeti in which I am often...
  • I'm buying a new Hyundai i10 automatic when they are finally in stock - should I drive with two feet or one? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am ordering the new Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic as you suggested. It seems there will be none available (at least in black or silver) before some...
  • Why aren't drivers taught how to drive properly on motorways? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The reason the public have problems driving on motorways, and which lane to use, is because motorway driving is never taught. Whatever lane a motorist...
  • Advanced and be counted 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    As promised, my experience with the IAM Drive Check 55 you recommended me to take. I received a letter within a couple of days of booking, selected a local...
  • Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...
  • Curate’s egg cover 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We too were astounded by the £1,700 minimum quotes for learner and/or new drivers. We finally got L driver insurance for 6 weeks, after an initial 4 weeks...
  • Big insurance hike if caught using mobile phone! 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    It has been illegal to use a mobile phone while driving since December 2003. But this hardly stopped the number of drivers prepared to break the law. New legislation to increase the penalty for using a handheld mobile phone while driving came in to force in February.
  • Advanced driving test: IAM or RoSPA? 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    I have nowt against the British Legion - they do great work -- but they do tend to be rather old and conservative sorta people. I have plenty of friends in that category, but I'm not sure how I feel about them observing my driving; I have visions of a white-moustached man in a blazer with an AA badge on his lapel disparaging my lack of driving gloves and muttering things about "girls" driving. Apart from that, has anyone any recommendations on the choice between the IAM and RoSPA?
  • Alfa 147 Selespeed 10 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    How can a car that drives better than a Focus not be a great drive?
  • Towing Regulations, and Driving Licence Entitlements 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I passed my driving test way back in 1964 and therefore can tow a Maximum Gross Train Weight (MGTW) of up to 8250kg. However, drivers who passed their...
  • Skoda Scala 1.0 SE 21 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    Anyone drive a Scala 1.0SE? What are they like on the motorway? I only had mine yesterday from a Skoda dealer in Swansea and when i was driving to Cardiff there was quite a bit of vibration, mainly the steering wheel and drivers seat.
  • vauxhall corsa - running problems 5 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    when it is stood the engine runs fine but when i put my foot on the accelorator pedal it starts to hunt.when i drive it through the gears and keep power on drives fine,util i take the power of and it starts to jump.
  • "baby on board" signs 31 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Why? Are they deemed to be an excuse for inattentive driving Am I meant to crash into someone else instead? I feel like getting a "six million active sperm on board, please drive into someone else" sign made up. would that work?
  • Switch to an auto - driving license 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi all, I passed in '96 and always driven a manual. My new car is an auto, i have a paper license. Do I need to do anything?Could'nt find the answer on...
 

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