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• clunking auto box 10 May 2003 (Forum)
  Is it serious or could an autobox service sort it out? The gearbox otherwise performs perfectly driving at speed. Any thoughts welcome.
• Diesel Chipping 8 May 2003 (Forum)
  E320 Cdi and love it to bits but I keep reading about how chipping a diesel engine produces so much more driveability. My car is fantastic to drive, leaves most cars in its wake, loads of torque for relaxed driving and is fairly economical. My point is that if a designed using millions and millions why would an aftermarket chip be any better than what is already fitted?
• 146 mph Skoda 14 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The driver had borrowed the 2.6 litre Octavia from a showroom. He was jailed for 1 year and banned from driving for 10 years. He had already been banned from driving in Scotland, and admitted a string of offences, including failing to provide a blood sample following his arrest for the speeding offence.
• Driving Theory Test 6 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I just whiled away a few minutes taking a couple of mock theory tests (as you do). They seemed really easy, but in each case I only scored 25 out of 35...
• Vehicles outside the Backroom 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Following on from the resounding success of Vin's "Life outside the Backroom" thread in Discussion, it seems a good idea to have a similar idea about cars and other vehicles owned/driven by contributors. So please, add a note here mentioning what cars you own/drive. No problem with mentioning cars you have owned, but its what people drive now that interests me. Mark.
• Re Astra Wheel bearing post 9 May 2002 (Forum)
  After driving for a bit longer and listening to the suspect throbbing sound coming form what i thought was the bearing i have now realised it sound s as if it is actually coming from the Joint that drives the front wheel (CV joint?)
• Motorway Speeding 9 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  A simple question: Has anyone personal knowledge of a motorist prosecuted for driving on a UK motorway (with the NSL of 70mph in force) at : A. 75-80 mph B. 80-85 mph I have not. I am aware the mere mention of speed cameras, speed limits or the police is sufficient to drive Bogush and his ilk into a frenzy.
• Cheap tyres. 6 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Look after a Peugeot 306 TD. Always enjoy the drive in it due to sharp handling and good grip. Picked it up today and noticed the previous Goodyears were replaced by Camac tyres. The handling and grip are terrible now, turn-in is sluggish and they feel like driving on mud.
• Pontiac Fiero 30 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  The company producing the kits reckon its a good base bue to the modular construction and fully treated space frame chassis. Has anyone got any views about how they actually drive though? Be a shame to create something that looks spectacular if it drives like most other American cars! Any wisdom from owners or ex owners would be welcomed!
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  Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar...
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  Do over 70s need an eyesight test for a driving licence renewal? 14 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs to renew her driving licence as she is over 70. Does she need to see an optician for confirmation that her eyesight is satisfactory?
• Brake's Corporate Funding 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  However, they've now turned into another politically correct anti-car movement which spouts endless drivel, dreamed up by people unqualified to have an opinion on such matters and resort to some downright crass antics to get their point across. They believe the only way to drive safely is to drive as slowly as possible, they are totally obsessed with speed. To give you an example a couple of years ago a woman by the name of Mrs Cole was banned from driving for 7 days because she was on the M32 in Bristol doing no more than 10mph and wandering unpredictably between lanes.
• Ford Focus - Ford TDCI limp mode issues 8 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  That lasted for a few weeks and then it cut out while driving. AA recovered to a garage who confirmed AA diagnosis of EGR valve and replaced. £350 later I picked the car up. Mechanic advised the car also had a problem with the boost solenoid and so was still down on power but would drive.
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  What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes...
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  My niece is a learner driver - is being the named driver on her mum's policy the best way to insure her? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My niece has just had her 17th birthday. My sister (her mum) tried to get her insurer, RAC, to put my niece on her policy while she's learning to drive....
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  My name has been put forward for speeding in a work van - how do I contest this? 12 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've received a letter of intended prosecution for speeding from my ex-employers. It was a firm with four vans and various drivers, but on the day and...
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  Why do the warning lights keep flickering on my 1991 Peugeot 405? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1991 Peugeot 405 has recently been displaying the STOP and warning lights intermittently on the dashboard. This only happens after I do long distance...
• Brownie points not cash... - New used car for friends 14 May 2017 (Forum)
  On the way home the lady made me smile when she said "How much do we owe you for finders fee and driving us here"  Zero... but invite swmbo for a cuppa with the dogs........
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  Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new...
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  I'd like a convertible sports car - what would you recommend, and what time of year is best for buying? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is September or October the best time to buy a convertible or is it more dependent on the weather at the time? I'm looking at a BMW 3.0 Z4 but I'm a little...