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• Any - Not Using Car for 6 to 8 Weeks 4 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  A few weeks ago, I ended up having major heart surgery. Under the guidelines I will not be able to drive for another 4 to 6 weeks until my cardiologist gives me the all clear although to be honest at the moment I would not as I feel far from fit enough. My two cars (daily driver X-type and a classic Vauxhall) are parked up but I was wondering how to keep the cars themselves fit for driving.
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  Why is it advised not to use cruise control in wet conditions? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw the following on a sign in Canada: 'In wet conditions avoid use of cruise control'. What is the reason for this advice?
• Driving in France? you may need this ..... 28 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Planning to drive in France? You may need a clean air sticker for your car .... the current fine for non compliance is up to €135, being refused permission to drive the car will be a much greater problem. Stickers may be purchased on this web site ...
• Supercar driving experience 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  If you don't fancy the driving bit you can opt for a £75 cash prize instead. The winner will be decided by the March 11 Lotto bonus ball, and I have 28 tickets left to sell. Even if you don't win it's a great cause and tickets are only a fiver.
• Rover 416gsi 1993 - Driving a car thats been stood for a few years 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    Will this car just start needing everything doing to it as i drive it reguarly, or should it be okay with its honda underpinnings. Need something reliable, it has always been reliable but going to the shops once a week is not very tasking for any car made in the last 50 odd years haha.
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  I only drive 7000 miles a year - should I buy a petrol or diesel? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is considering buying a nearly new small Mercedes-Benz or BMW, but is confused whether to go for a petrol or diesel. She will probably only be...
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  Car stopped while driving and struggling to turn its engine - is it seized? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My car suddenly stopped (seemed like it stalled) with no warning lights or noises. The AA suggest seized engine as can't jump start and the starter won't...
• DVLA and licence 14 May 2015 (Forum)
  My driving licence expired on January this year, due to them making enquiries about my medical status. I have contacted them twice since Christmas, and have been told by them, that as long as my doctor says that I am safe enough to drive, I can carry on doing so.
• any - Buying Secondhand Cars. Easy !!! 20 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Your insurance company should be informed ( as had always been the case). 3. The no no's are you can't sorn it then drive it home, drive it home without taxing it, because the seller has to notify the DVLA incase the new owner gets caught on camera or has an accident or parking fine as these would come back on the old owner.
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  Mitsubishi Shogun won't engage gears - what's the fault? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday my 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun was running absolutely fine. Today, I came out and the gears felt a little stiff. Now I cannot get it into drive at...
• Am I - Fed up of driving 14 May 2014 (Forum)
  Not enjoyed driving in the past 15 months or so,  Couple of "stress" factors healthwise (minor I hasten to add) (but including severe food poisoning) and the utter hell of 2 months in london last year, got my first speeding ticket but allowed to take the speed awareness course, and today, received a fpn for going in a bus lane.
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  Buying a used car suitable for winter driving 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car: I’m currently considering a Audi A6 Quattro Avant or a BMW 535d Tourer – both have covered 100,000 miles. Also, as we live in...
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  Performance loss after ECU upgrade 31 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took my KIA Cee'd to my local dealer recently and they upgraded the ECU. Since this work has been carried out the car has loss power throughout the range....
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  BMW 116i - What are the benefits of alloy wheels? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently started driving a 2004 BMW 116i, and I really enjoy driving it. It's fitted with steel 16in wheels. What benefits (other than cosmetic) would...
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  Are there any BSA classic cars left? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was once the proud owner of a BSA four-wheel front wheel drive car (BOA 666) and I was wondering if any such cars still exist, as I have been to an old...
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  Is there a drawback on this Hyundai i30 estate offer from Drive The Deal? 22 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  This, I think, is exactlty what my wife is looking for . . . Drive the Deal quoting £10450 for this vehicle (down from £17k). It is a 2011 model, so it's...
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  Problems starting my Matiz 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems when I start my car on a morning when its been wet and cold, or standing more than a day. It sometimes either makes like a vibration...
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  Running in a new automatic 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  (1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able...
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 99 3.3 - cuts out and then dies 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  could it be my immobiliser? but i thought it would not even start and would not cut out whilst driving? now and again i start it and the rev counter does not work, turn off and start it again, then it works? i drive with hand-controls and this is serious if it cut out on the motorway with me driving. please help, had it to chrysler at preston last year and they could not find anything wrong with it!
• Renault - Lack of Torque 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  STOP trying to make regular cars Eco friendly and let those of us who want to drive drive and let the tree huggers walk everywhere and eat veggies. Rant over, car goes back to dealers AGAIN next week and god help them when I get there.