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• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 95 N Reg 1.7TD Overhtg- Interior fans not working 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  let me tell you a story !!! Day 1 AM Driving to work - temp outside below freezing - interior fans blowing cold get stuck in traffic - temp gauge overheats - try to drive back home - have to keep stopping - call mechanic - hour later mechanic arrives - all seems OK !!!!
• rant of the week 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My other pet hates are in no particular order VOLVO drivers, they think they own the road, are always at the front of a queue, slowest away from the lights and hog the middle lane at 65 mph flat cap wearers, often driving volvo's and drivers of "P" REG CARS, frequently Volvo drivers and wearing flat caps and those as others who've mentioned people who can't drive at night, especially in Volovs. horse boxes and obviously caravans, of course they've got the right to use the road- just not between 06.00 and 20.00, especially if driving "p "reg Volvo's whilst wearing a flat cap. and finally foreign lorry drivers, not because they're foreign purely because they come over here fully loaded with fuel, destroying our roads and contributing jack, whilst causing many an accident with their un restricted speed limitors and not being used to driving on the left hand side.
• Secret Plans To Drive On The Right In UK 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hiya A friend of a friend that works in one on the central government buildings that are responsible for 'Future Vison' have sevret plans to get britain driving on the right hand side in about 30/40 years. IMO, this is not a bad thing as it would make it earier for us to drive in the usa and our euro partners!!! It would also benefit the euro drivers that come to the uk, especially those massive lorries.
• Buying new car before selling old car 1 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Would it be legal to allow potential buyers to test-drive the car, assuming that they have their own DOC cover? Otherwise, is there any chance of my insurers cutting me a deal of say a two week overlap to enable me to sell the car? I haven't asked them yet, as it is likely that if i am not allowed to, i will probably allow people to test-drive anyway, which obviously i know they would frown upon.
• Awful Rattle From Rover 416 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  It also is present when driving between 50/60 mph, but weirdly dissapears over this speed, and is not audible when driving along at steady 30/40 mph...and also not audible when stood still ticking over, or even revving the engine whilst stood still.
• Driving in Spain 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Thanks to all of those who gave advice before I went. Had a very very nice time. Very uneventful - didn't get peeped at once and no near misses! Driving in the cities (Barcelona, tarragona, Girona) was not too bad - less 'road rage' than in the UK in fact. Coastal roads were busy (esp. since beginning of August) but driving was not too bad. The weak point is roundabouts (Spanish don't seem to indicate or necessarily use the correct lane).
• Family Car 6 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Honda - Civic - didn't like it at all, poor equipment level and too small for price - Jazz - Lovely to drive, but not quite big enough. Volkswagen - Passat 130bhp - Excellent to drive and good equipment, but no hatchback. Ford - Mondeo 130bhp - Excellent to drive and good equipment levels. Toyota - Avensis Hatch D4D - Fair to drive, excellent quality and equipment, haven't found one within price range Skoda - New Octavia 140bhp - Excellent engine and quality, favourite so far, but think it may be impossible to find a used one within price range.
• Toyota Yaris Test Drive 17 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  The first thing my boyfriend noticed was that the front bumpers of all the cars in the showroom, and the cars outside with sold stickers on them, as yet unprepared, were 'hanging off' with comparitavely large gaps between the bumper and bodywork. Anyway I had a good test drive, from a very nice salesman. (The toyota dealer gives me the impression that they are smaller and more customer focused.) I had mixed thoughts on the car. The main problem was that the steering pulled horribly to the left, and the steering wheel was crooked when driving along a straight road.
• Driving too close ? 19 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Keeping to my new found routine of careful driving, keeping to the speed limits etc I have tried to drive "sensibly" on my way to work each morning. This includes keeping to the left where possible, maintaining a reasonable distance between me and the car in front, and keeping a relaxed attitude to the behaviour of others etc etc.
• Driving - No Insurance 29 Oct 2000 (Forum)
  Let me finish by qouting a sentence handed out this week to a young NI driver in my local town. Unemployed driver, 23 years old pleaded guilty to 20, yes 20 offences of driving without insurance - banned from driving for 2 years as a longer sentence would inhibit this driver from "getting back on his feet" Or maybe I was a bit harsh in my sentencing when I was sitting.......
• Any - Schadenfreude, a little light relief 19 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/18/tory-police-boss-banned-driving-breaking-speed-limit-five-times-caroline-henry   Tory police boss banned from driving after breaking speed limit five times Caroline Henry had vowed to crack down on speeding during her time as Nottinghamshire PCC  
• All - How will we be driving in ten years time? 19 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I expect car safety systems will brake for us, sensors will not allow vehicles over the speed limits...which will have many 20mph zones. Diesels and petrol...
• Honda Civic hatchback - Rear brake noise? 4 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Yesterday while reversing the car off the drive I heard a squeeking / light grinding noise. For the next couple of miles of driving the noise disappeared but then returned, albeit less noisy. We had the rear brake pads changed about 500 miles ago (Honda parts).
• Volkswagen Transporter t5 - car not maintaing heat 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  my 2005 1.9 tdi transporter is blowing hot air while driving but  once the car is in idle it blows cold air until u drive on again. im sure its not the water pump, is there a sensor behind the tempeture control panel. or if anyone else has had this similar problen id appreciate  the help to fix it.
• Audi A4 - Automatic and Four Wheel Drive 23 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  An elderly gentleman I know asks if one can buy an Audi Quattro automatic ? Not obvious from the HJ forum or Audi data. The prospective purchaser...
• Florida driving 21 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  We're off to Florida soon and I am a bit confused as to what insurance i need, last time they tried to sell me all sorts and I want to be clear exactly...
• Ford Focus - Taxing a car bought at auction 2 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  If buying a car at a large car auction privately, is it possible to obtain the full V5 or the green slip when purchased so that the car can be taxed for the drive home? Or does the auction send off the complete V5 to the DVLA? If they do, how will it be possible to tax the car to drive it home as most cars at auction don't seem to be taxed.
• DPF regeneration 11 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All, I am thinking of buying a diesel car. I drive mainly urban for about 40 min, the max. speed is 30mph and the distance 10 miles (one way). With this particular type of daily commute will I have trouble with the DPF? In your reply, please include the make and model, the rev, duration and speed the manufacturer recommends that you drive for the DPF to regenerate.
• three wheeler 8 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/goodwood-festival-of-speed/8618417/Morgan-Three-Wheeler-review.html   Morgan have built a new 3-wheeler.  I don't think it'd be too handy to have everyday like, but I'd like to have a drive of one.  Anyone driven anything like this?  Is it fun?  Maybe I should go on the lookout for a Reliant Robin and take it for a test drive!
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  Parking outside someone's house 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I park outside someone's drive if they are not in? Have they got the right to say its restricted parking?