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• 2 into 1 doesn't go 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Time for a bit of a rant, apologies if this has been covered before: Scene today on A1: Traffic tailed back…reach sign saying one lane closing in 800yds…traffic in closing lane starting to move quicker than the other…cars prematurely moving over to open lane…still 600yds to go…slower lane drivers starting to get peeved…lorry does honourable thing and straddles both carriageways to stop queue jumpers…still 400yds to go…horns blowing…fists being waved…road rage about 8.7 on richter scale… Why don’t drivers use BOTH lanes until they reach the traffic cones and then merge in orderly fashion: …shorter queue…no queue jumping…no road rage…pleasant journey… Rant complete Splodgeface
• National radio travel bulletins 23 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I ask the question because in all the years that I have been driving, I cannot recall ever finding them of any benefit (in fact I find them distracting and annoying). Furthermore, with most cars equipped with RDS radios, local radio bulletins are easily accessed and are superior since they cover only the immediate area and incorporate local, detailed information. Each hour there are two 5 minute bulletins, and so 17% of the stations output is irrelevant to the majority of listeners (especially to those at home or at work!).
• Immobiliser problem 18 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I rang round for insurance quotes on my Audi, and managed to get £450 off the renewal premium. Problem is, the insurer won't cover me for theft unless I can tell them what kind of immobiliser is fitted, and provide proof of installation. So I took the car to a local alarm/immobiliser specialist, who told me they can't identify the immobiliser.
• Skoda Disc Brakes 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Yesterday I went to the main dealer as my disc calliper "slider" on the front offside has partially seized and therefore the pad had worn away prematurely. It would go on but not retract fully. This is the second time that it has happened. The car is 2.5 yrs old and has a three-year warranty. It also came with free servicing, but that has all been used up. To the point, Skoda have refused to pay for the replacement disc pads and fitting stating that pads are a consumable and therefore not covered by the warranty.
• Renault defeated in small claims court 11 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The air distribution dial on my Renault Clio 1.2RN seized at 17,400 miles when the car was two-and-a-half years old. There was no warranty cover and Renault UK would pay only 75% of the repairs leaving me with a bill for £120 for a new heater box (total cost £480). I lodged a claim in the Small Claims Court complaining that the component was of unsatisfactory quality, lacked durability and became unsafe.
• Overheating 23 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  When will people learn? Do we have a large indicator type light (as found in competition cars) to indicate low oil pressure and/or overheating? Methinks it would make no difference. Rgds David
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  A superkarket chain in Germany Edeka has apparently bought up all the Daewoos from what where returned by the dealer network when the firm collapsed in Europe.As from tuesday they will be selling them from the supermarkets immidiate delivery for about half there previous price.All are zero KM and covered with a one year gaurantee.If you do not mind LHD it is a cheap way to drive a new throughaway car. I also have a number of Trabants for sale both with 2 stroke motors and with the 1.1 Polo motor some are Estates some have tuv and some are scrappers .the 1.1 s are in very good condition.
• Towing with auto Saab 23 May 2001 (Forum)
  I currently own a Saab 9000CSE 2.0ltr LPT with auto box. The vehicle has covered 85000 miles and has been regularly serviced including changing the auto box oil. I have previously towed my caravan (approx 21cwt laden) with a BMW 2.8i auto with no problems. I changed that car for a 2.9 Scorpio auto and blew two boxes, one whilst towing and the other shortly after a tow trip.
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  Can I remove the courtesy car option from an insurance quote to make it cheaper? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any way one can get the 'free' courtesy car offer removed from a quote? Questions are asked about access to other vehicles. If you have access...
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  Can you recommend a company car with low BIK tax? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m due to get a new company car (I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan). I want something of a similar size and spec but I’m after one with a much lower...
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  I do a regular 220-mile trip. Which electric cars could manage this mostly-motorway journey? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm totally confused about actual as opposed to claimed electric car ranges. 80% of my travel is short urban trips, which would be ideal for an electric...
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  I bought a used car that wasn't fit for purpose - can I reject it for a refund? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used approved R-Class from a big Mercedes-Benz dealer around 16 months ago. The car has had a history of problems from the time I purchased...
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  My car has been caught speeding - but I can't remember who was driving? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I genuinely can't remember making a trip up a certain dual carriageway one morning in April 2017 when my car was photographed by a police camera travelling...
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  SEAT Leon DPF troubles - what should I do? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a SEAT Leon diesel with 52k on the clock. Within 2 weeks the DPF yellow light came on. The car had a couple of hundred motorway miles in...
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  Bought a used car - Dealers responsibility? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI sport (with around 48000 miles) and its 15 days since I have bought it. When the car was sold the...
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  Mis-sold a warranty - should I refer to the Small Claims Court? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In negotiating with a national main franchised dealer on a used car part-exchange deal in early January, we stalled briefly when I considered the trade-in...
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  Handing over the Mike 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mother needs to replace her Nissan Micra variomatic as it is getting a bit long in the tooth. She needs a similar car, small but roomy enough...
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  Petrol or diesel? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for...
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  Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the...
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  Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight...