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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - (yr 2000) Automatic Gearbox Problem 13 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  My problem started immediately after..when selecting between drive and neutral or reverse a distinct clonk appeared...then over the weekend the car would randomly stop engaging first when i came to a stop. I hoped it would dry out but on Monday I broke down and the car struggles to move when i engage drive or reverse.
• Real Story, Wed 21st Feb at 7.30 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Advanced-Driving.co.uk's resident Expert, Hugh Noblett of Cadence Driver Development is all set for his 30 minutes' worth of fame when he appears on the BBC1 current affairs programme "Real Story with Fiona Bruce" this Wednesday February 21 at 7.30pm. The BBC once again came to Hugh as their choice of Driving Expert, relying upon his unrivalled reputation as the country's leading high performance coach. His calm yet authoritative approach and his passion for encouraging people in the art of safe, enjoyable driving would be the perfect contrast with the subjects of the programme.
• 4WD vs Traction Control/Quality Tyres 22 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Basically I am after a reliable hatchback or estate which is occupant safe, economical and comfortable to drive. Ideally automatic but not necessarily. Budget up to say £12000 or so. New/2nd hand fine. Fiesta/Polo too small. I do not drive fast or aggressively, but most of my driving (15000miles / year) is on B roads and country roads.
• "Medical" vans 25 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  This was the first van like this that I have seen, and the only thing that sticks in my mind is the truly dangerous driving. I probably didn't pull over as soon as I could of, but I was worried that if I moved from my lane or touched the brakes to pull into a gap he would have hit me. He was that close. Definitely the worst bit of driving I have seen in a long while.
• I've done it this time 25 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Am I missing something? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• Was there any need? 16 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Now I live on a cul-de-sac, on the last bend before said dead end. Tonight, I do my usual on return. I drive to end of road, do a U-Turn, drive past my house and reverse in. At least I tried to. However, as I was approaching my drive on the correct side of the road (doing no more than 10mph), some blonde bimbo in a black R reg Punto comes tearing up the road at a completely inappropriate speed and stops in such a way as to block my way, indeed she nearly crashed into me, trying to cut the corner.
• Hell is other drivers... 22 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  To be honest, most drivers drive reasonably well but when the majority of my journeys to and from work have at least one "incident" I have to start thinking that there are quite a few selfish and/or incompetant drivers out there.
• My first 6 weeks with a 520d 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I do circa 30,000 miles a year so comfort is my priority but I do drive ‘swiftly’ so do expect a car to handle on the B roads as well as the motorways. I do very little town driving as I live in rural Gloucestershire but I do a fair bit of motorway driving. First things first, the headlights are dire.
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  How do I maintain my DPF? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I've read in several places every 300 to 400 miles I should clean my DPF's. I understand I should drive at 2000 revs for 20 minutes. What happens if I...
• BMW X3 - Faulty car, dealer ignoring me 1 May 2024 (Forum)
  On 23rd Dec 2023 I bought a 2017 BMW X3 M Sport with 47,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. Took it for a test drive beforehand, seemed ok. Paid via bank transfer - £18,000. Soon after (literally driving home), I could feel a vibration upon harder acceleration that I have not felt before in previous cars.
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  What car would be suitable for myself and my wife, who is five feet tall? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga...
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  Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?...
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  Should I swap my front and rear tyres over? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The second yearly service highlighted a need for the front tyres on my Volkswagen Touran to be changed. This will be the first tyre change. All the tyres...
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  Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? I drive Fiat Doblo for work which is comfortable enough and okay to drive. A Caddy would be double...
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  An elderly relative's renewal premium is sky-high - what can we do to lower it? 29 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly relative (86 and in good health) has been quoted a renewal premium of £1562 by Lexus, with whom he has been for some years, for his 2009 Lexus...
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  Buying a car for commuting and electric wheelchair transport? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a medium car that I can use for commuting on country roads (20 miles a day), driving around town, and regular motorway driving. The...
• False accident accusation - please help! 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I know that if I was walking into the carpark, I was 100% not driving that day. I called the police back, admitted that I had made a mistake and that I wasn't even driving that day and I had the CCTV to prove it. I also had my doctor witness my undamaged car and date and sign photos with newspapers in etc etc.
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  Which diesel SUV for rural use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier...
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  Is there a way of limiting motorway accidents caused by left-hand drive HGVs? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 my son got side-swiped by a left-hand drive Polish lorry. Whilst overtaking in a long slow queue on a motorway, he was clipped on the rear of his...
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  I got a speeding ticket on my driving test - and still passed! 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was caught on a speed camera during my driving test - but still passed it with flying colours! There must be an error somewhere, especially as the...