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• Automatic Parking Brake - Renault Scenic 11 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  We have a 1.9 dci Scenic 2004 - Ocassionaly the automatic handbrake doesn't release on driving off. So far, this has only happened when my wife is driving alone. It has never happened to me. Is she doing something wrong? Or is this a common problem?
• Pop-ups driving me mad 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I know this site depends on ads and I am very grateful for it's existence but these pop-ups are getting out of hand. There is one that doesn't even have...
• Road Tax Query 10 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hope someone here can answer this for me. Can I legally drive a car home from the garage where it has just passed an MOT but its listed as SORN? I know I can drive it away when the car is taxed but I'm not sure about SORN. The car is insured. Thanks
• Jaguar automatic 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a XK8 jaguar automatic. The car has just developed a fault, which is, when drive is engagaed, nothing happens then all of a sudden "bang" and it drives off. I thought it was short of hydraulic fluid, but Jaguar say's it is a sealed unit and cannot be topped up. Any help would be appreciated.
• Institute of Advanced Motorists 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  There has been much discussion on this forum over recent weeks of road rage and inconsiderate drivers, I was wondering how many members of the B.R. are actually members of the I.A.M., and whether they feel their membership has improved their driving techniques and anticipation of potential accidents and bad driving by other road users.????
• Opinions of Ford Ka Please 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My sister has just passed her driving test and is looking to buy a car about 3 years old. She fancies a Ford Ka and I would be grateful for any opinions on this choice, eg. economy, easy to drive, reliability and insurance group. Thanks for any comments.
• do bearings squeek? 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a VW golf (81,000 miles). I am getting constant light and rapid squeeks from my rear suspension whilst driving along normal roads. When driving over smooth and even roads there are no squeeks. Could this be the bearings or is it definitely a suspension problem? Thanks
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  Hand dull 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help? I'm replacing my wife's X-Trail 2.5L Petrol Sport 04 Plate and handing it back on a balloon payment deal. I have a 52 plate VW Passat 1.9Tdi...
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  What car should I buy to transport my disabled mum? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to have to change my car to help transport my disabled mum. She has been in a Nissan Juke and Skoda Karoq both of which she can get into more...
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  Can I get car insurance while my delayed medical driving licence is being processed? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been waiting for a medical renewal licence for five months. My insurance is due next month and I am concerned I won't be able to get insured due...
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  If a self-driving car caused an accident or death, who's at fault? 30 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are the legal consequences if an accident or death is caused as a result of mechanical failure on a driverless car?
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  I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving...
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  How far and for how long do we need to drive our car to keep it in good condition? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks....
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  Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should...
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  I was sold a car that turned out to be an ex-hire car - do I have any redress? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I trade in second-hand cars. I recently purchased a car which turns out to have been an ex-hire car. The seller owns a small hire company. In May this...
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  My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty...
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  I lost power steering in my Ford Mondeo but it's working again now - what happened? 15 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo TDCi X Sport that's done 95,000 miles. I was driving at appox 40mph when I suddenly lost my power steering. The engine management...
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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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  Should I get another diesel car? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 25,000 miles a year on motorways and country roads for my job and need a reasonable sized vehicle to carry equipment plus a 4x4 capability,...
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  Need a small car for use in rural Scotland 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to advise my stepson on buying a new car. He lives in rural Scotland and we have a number of questions:- 1) His budget will be in the region...