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  Should we buy a Nissan X-Trail automatic? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace...
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  Should I fit winter tyres to all four wheels of my Alfa Giulietta? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 40 years of fitting winter tyres (starting with Town & Country) to the driving wheels of my vehicle I now find tyre retailers insisting that this...
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  Where can our son learn to drive his Aston Martin Vantage company car safely? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 31-year-old son (who currently drives a Fiesta) has been told that his company car for his new job starting next month will be an Aston Martin Vantage....
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  Buying a banger for a charity run? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to ask for advice and suggestions regarding a challenge that my team and I are taking part in this year. The event is the 2012 Banger Run,...
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  Winter Tyres on Just Two Wheels 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are OAPs living in mid Wales and trying to make our car safer for limited winter driving and we know from FAQ that you advocate fitting four...
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  Driving characteristics change after turbo change 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo failed on my September 2004 BMW 530D auto at 112,000 miles and was replaced and since the new turbo was fitted, the driving characteristic feels...
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  To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’? 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes B-180 CDI automatic, which I bought new in January 2009. It is my third Mercedes and was chosen over a saloon because of its compactness...
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  Left foot braking 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have long disagreed with your assertion that the left foot should be used to brake when driving an automatic, mainly because the distance ones foot is...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 for negotiating snow-covered roads? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great, but I foolishly sold it last year for a 1 Series thinking I did not need...
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  Company car or cash allowance? 25 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just started a new job that is offering a company car with a £330 monthly lease, or £385 cash allowance. Whether I take the car or the cash, I am...
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  Question in respect of DPFs in new Freelander 2 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your general advice. Can you advise how the regeneration of the DPF in a Freelander 2 works? Does it regenerate anyway when one goes on...
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  Non-stick van 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I (both aged 80) drive a Volkswagen 1.9 Golf manual diesel. A short while ago I asked your advice about changing to an automatic and your advice...
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  I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are...
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  My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily...
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  Do we need more draconian penalties for using mobile phones whilst driving? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it me, or are there an increasing number of drivers who flaunt the law on using mobile phones while driving? Every day I see car, van and truck drivers...
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  Stop lights 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After years of manual driving, we are now living in the USA and the car we have is automatic. Sitting at traffic lights with a foot on the brake and the...
• Nicole - New car 1 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Next test drive, is the clio. ------------------------------ T our V an M an TM < Ex RF >
• Simmering a turbo "properly"? 21 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I understand the concept of giving the engine (and thus the oil) a few minutes to warm up before caning the car, and I've also read about "simmering" the turbo after a run by leaving the engine running for a moment or two at idle, which gives oil time to pass through the system and cool the turbo a little before switching off. I live on the Isle of Man and my drive to and from work involves a small amount of town driving, a blast over the wonderful mountain road (part of the TT circuit), and then a small amount of town driving. Does that small amount of town driving at the end of the run count as simmering the turbo?
• big, safe cars that go round corners 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Right, now that I've sent the S80 back, I want to get another set of wheels. After most of my driving career spent driving very large, big fat engined, floaty cars with pillow soft rides, the few weeks I had with my 160 quid Primera opened my eyes to cars that with good roadholding abilities, and how that can actually be considered a "safety measure"!
• Our driving mistakes 20 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I still think it was only because I hadn't given him a hard time that he didn't give me a ticket. So come on folks - what mistakes have you made when driving ?