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  Mondeo broken down 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Two days ago my 2005 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X broke down. The battery light came on while driving for a few seconds and also the ABS light for a bit. I thought...
• Winter driving advice 27 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hope this helps, remember, at least 3mm of tread, good friction tyres marked M&S, ESP on(if you have it), keep your distance, plan driving to avoid sudden braking. Drive safely
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  Should my sister-in-law buy a petrol or diesel Ford Focus for short journeys? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law is looking to purchase a new Ford Focus but cannot decide between the 1.6TDCI diesel and 1.6I petrol engines. She does less than 10,000...
• Driving with Achilles injury - advice/experience? 6 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I've been referred to the physio for further inspection of my foot and whatever treatment is necessary, but in the meantime, I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. Is this common? Could you make adjustments while driving? How long did it last? A forum search finds someone who had a complete rupture in their left foot a few years ago, but that's all. Anyone had any right-foot troubles? Obviously only I can judge whether or not I'm safe to drive, but it would be useful for me to know if this is par for the course, and how long I can expect before I get better.
• Quick getaway from Central/South London to Gatwick 21 May 2008 (Forum)
  So I'm looking for advice on parking conditions and likely driving times around 3:30-3:45 from stations around the southern end of the Northern line. There are no motorways to utilise: can one make good progress over the A217 (or even possibly A23/M23, though I don't remember the A23 being great for driving).
• Letting SWMBO drive...... 9 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Well went up to a friends last night, had a few drinks as my missus volunteered to drive back. Now why is it when the missus drives your car, even if you have had a few drinks, you become instantly more alert, and dare I say it, nervous! First of all she has to adjust everything, yes I know its the correct thing to do but seat moved forward and back tilted further and even the lumbar adjustment got turned.
• Advice re young person learning to drive 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I am very reluctant to try to teach him myself, one because I am the world's most nervous passenger and two because even in the best of circumstances these things are always fraught with problems. (I remember my own Dad teaching me, with horror). But, driving lessons costing what they do, I think I am going to have to bite the bullet and do most of the training myself, followed by a course with a driving school to get him ready for his test. Insurance is obviously an issue.
• Buying a new car 22 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Mazda 2 – The dealer was very good and took me on a very good route for the test drive. The Mazda 2 was really nice to drive with the handling being excellent. The gearbox was in a great position for driving and was nice and positive. The engine was quite good but being a non-turbo didn’t really feel that fast.
• More Than Smart Wheels black box not fitted yet 27 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Bought More Than Smart Wheels insurance for my son with cover starting Sunday. Today the driving score is coming up -10 but the black box will not be fitted until tomorrow.  Anyone know why the negative score already when the box has not been able to record any driving?
• Peugeot 2008 petrol - Fan running sporadically 8 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  It runs on after even the shortest of journeys. Indeed, it ran on when I simply moved the car off the drive this morning.  Whilst driving it comes on and goes off in what seems a random way, regardless of the temp display reading. any simple suggestions as to a cause/fix please?
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  Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi - cam chain or cam belt? 23 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel estate. Can you tell me if it uses a cam chain or cam belt?
• All - Green number plates 24 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  It is reported today that the powers to be are considering Green number plates for electric vehicles. This in turn may lead to such vehicles having favourable conditions on the road such as driving in bus lanes and lower parking charges. Such a policy if proceeded with will discriminate the vast majority who drive conventional vehicles and could possibly lead to even more road rage. Quite how it might work is another thing!
• C200 coupe - Diesiel on pcp in London!? 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi! About to buy a C200 coupe... Reading loads of reviews the diesel (c250) is supposedly the best drive (and was on my test drive) but concerned with this issue re diesel ban in Paris and London at some point! I'll be getting a pcp deal for 4 years so won't be tied in forever but concern over what could happen by then?!
• Ford Focus - How much engine oil should my engine be using? 23 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I own a 2012 Ford Focus (Mark 3) 1.6 ti vct (petrol) with nearly 19 000 miles on the clock.   How much engine oil (in mm) should this engine be using for how many miles of driving e.g. 500ml for 2000 miles of driving.   Thanks
• The all new smart 16 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Far from a looker from the outside, but typical smart inside and apparently will be available in 800 colours. Engine under the boot floor and rear wheel drive with a proper gearbox could make for fun driving.
• Engine oil temperature for optimal lubrication 26 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi  Does anybody have any knowledge of what the optimal engine oil temperature is for optimal engine wear protection and also how long does one need to drive (moderate speed) to get the oil to that temperature?   And is there anyone with any technical knowledge on the wear patterns in an engine from start up and over the first 10 - 20 minutes of driving?
• Buying a cheap 4x4 for winter driving 6 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  After the last two winters I'm looking to buy a cheap 4x4 for the winter period after last years' heavy snow. Ideally not more than 2L any make but...
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  Can I drive with a broken turbo? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo isn't functioning. Can the car be driven (200 miles home)?
• removal of points on driving licence 13 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I have 3 points from April 2009, which as i understand it expire in 2012. My insurance company were informed and they increased my excess as apposed to...
• Citroen xsara 1998 1.4 - Scary Steering Problem 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  My old nieghbour`s xsara has devolped a strange steering problem I have never come across. Driving in a straight line the car will suddenly turn to the right or left even though the steering wheel is central. After correcting the direction it continues to drive straight and then it will occur again.Very Scary.