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• Highway Code 5 May 2002 (Forum)
  After turning left onto a street which had cars parked on either side ie one lane only available I saw a Volvo driver reverse out of her drive saw me obviously waiting for her to drive back onto her drive to clear the road but no she continued to reverse then had the gaw to drive head on upto my car. She expected me to reverse directly onto a main road which had a blind corner ( difficult to get out of even if you were front facing) she sat in her car waiting waiting waiting for me to move.
• EU strikes again ! 14 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  This is the EU Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive and it seeks to impose time limits on the numbers of hours driving or operating vibrating machinery. It concerns, mainly, lorry drivers and farmers and might result in, for example: Lorry drivers being restricted to 6 hours driving per day. Tractor drivers being restricted to between 6 and 8 hours driving per day.
• State of UK Roads 23 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  To the forum, I moved back to Cheshire from London a couple of months back after being away for 2 years. As I drive round more and more, rediscovering roads I used to frequent, I can't help but notice the appalling state the roads have deteriorated into. Loads of country lanes I used to really enjoy driving on I now wouldn't dare take my new car onto.
• Rust 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Daimler Benz have publically (after months of denying)announced in Germany that there is a severe rust problem on all E class models upto june2001.The worst rust appears to be under the seal rubbers round doors windows etc.and suspension mountings.The problem appears to have started when they started using stretch body panels to make the car lighter but retain rigity. On another subject I recently returned to the UK to see my family and had to drive the full lengh of the M1 and M62 in both directions.As far as increasing the speed limit I found most Uk drivers are not capable of driving never mind driving fast.Also the truck drivers tailgating at 70mph should be locked up.I never saw one police car on the whole of the M1 trip and only two cameras both in Yorkshire.Laned disipline ,lack of indicating and tailgating well what can you say.I drove the previous month 6000km throughout Europe France Spain Italy Austria and back to Germany and never saw anything like the Uk .No wonder insurance is so high in the Uk compared to mainland Europe.I would say driving in Sau Paulo Brazil is saver than London,perhaps Mark will comment on that.
• 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.
• Jeep Cherokee - flat battery 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I have just taken posession of a 4L jeep cherokee with gas conversion. Since getting it home after 3 days the battery is discharging every time I drive it. The gauge show about 14 when driving but after leaving it about an hour it seems to drain. I am replacing the battery today so will let you know .....   regds prew
• Bora S - Volkswagen bora s 12 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hello My car has been playing up. It wont start, and when i eventual get it started it wont rev it like drives idle. and when the engine on the, epc light comes on and the check engine light comes on. When im driving it has stalled. Could you tell me what wrong and how to solve the problem. thank you
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  How old are you, John? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You drive very good. I just want to know how old are you ?
• nissan micra L reg03 1.0 litre - malfunction light 29 May 2010 (Forum)
  malfunction light has come on whilst driving home, echecked oil level everythinght is ok........still light is on permanately......any suggestions as to what i should check next and is it still ok to drive as manuall suggest not.  Any suggestions , always happens at a bank holiday when you have plans.