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• Not fussy - Sub £2.5k Car for 12 months 19 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I am not fussy about make or model and the only requirement I have is that is has a center arm rest (a shoulder issue means not having one makes driving no fun at all...) and an estate/hatch would be preferable to allow a doggo to come for a drive. Ideally, looking at fiesta/polo size upwards and not a silly costs for VED. I'm countryside/market town based so there is little to no city driving and mostly its the school run (8 miles on country roads), 2 mile trips to the shop every couple of days and the occasional (a couple of times a month) drive of 30+ miles on the motorway.
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  Is gear stick wobble/shake a sign of a serious problem? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering a 2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. It drives and rides lovely, gearchange and clutch operation good and no noises. But I've noticed the...
• Any - Autonomous Driving 15 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  It may or may not have driver controls fitted. Level 5 is as above, but removing restrictions. The car can drive itself under any conditions.
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  Do I need to tax my vehicle if I'm not driving right now? 14 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a motorhome and it's being delivered. Do I need to tax it if I don't intend to drive it for 3-4 months?
• Honda CR-V Hybrid - Disconcerting drive 2 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  The seats are very comfortable and supportive and I think that its going to be a very relaxed cruiser - though the benefits of the hybrid technology will probably be more evident around town than in motorway driving.
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  I put a small amount of petrol in a full tank of diesel - will it be okay to drive? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Will my diesel-engined car be okay with a small amount of petrol in a full tank of diesel?
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  Do you have to declare a mobility steering wheel knob as a modification to your insurer? 10 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is disabled due to post-polio syndrome and recovering from a recent fall. He has a Toyota Yaris, automatic and would be able to drive it, if fitted...
• Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster - First drive if the year 4 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Fresh petrol in the tank and she fired in to life.  Lovely drive around the kent country side stopping at a pub on the old A20 for a spot of lunch. Many people asking about the car. Was asked by someone if I was willing to sell but seen as it's not mine I'm not in the position to sell.
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  A named driver was banned without my knowledge - will I still be compensated for my written off car? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A named driver got banned without me knowing and I wrote my car off afterwards. Will I still get compensation for my car from my insurer?
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  What cars have a high driving position? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car to replace my 2005 Ford Focus and was thinking of a 2008 onwards BMW 5 Series. My other half would like something with a higher driving...
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  Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something...
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  Why does the water in my Rover 25 keep getting low every time I drive it? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My water keeps going low every time I drive my Rover 25 and there's white stuff on the engine cap. What's the problem?
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  Replacing a RAV4 - what should I buy? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Toyota RAV4 multidrive S. It's from 2010 and a great car (which you recommended) ideal for the electric wheelchair etc. But I...
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  Does climate control increase fuel consumption 6 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  If I put auto climate control on 99% of the time will I use more petrol than if I turned it off ? To assist you I drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X Manual...
• Suggest a car for my father? 23 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Dad is a fit, healthly and very active 79 year old with a long history of driving decent cars and driving well.  Before his recent car he drove a Subaru Forester Turbo which was a lovely car and he only changed becuase my recently deceased mother found it hard to get into and out of.
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  Buying elderly friendly car? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Nissan Micra which is OK for elderly parents with limited mobility to use as passengers but not ideal as the seats are a little low...
• Eyesight requirements for driving 24 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  s=y&authornamef=Ray+Massey">Ray Massey UPDATED: 09:49, 4 February 2011 The minimum distance from which motorists must be able to read a car number plate to pass their eyesight test for driving is to shrink, under new rules announced today by ministers. It will mean that to gain or retain a driving licence, a motorist will have to read a car's number-plate from just 57ft and five inches (17.5 metres).
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  Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a...
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  Do I have to pay a French speeding fine? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just received a speeding fine from France whilst driving a hire car. 80kph in a 70kph zone apparently. I thought I was generally driving very carefully...
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  Fiesta front seats - can they be replaced? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a titanium petrol 1.6 fiesta (10 plate). It is a great car to drive but the front seats give me really bad back ache. Is it possible to swap them...