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• I was carjacked last night (almost) 2 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Five minutes after the police came (within a few minutes) there was a call over the radio.... the gang struck again and dragged a guy out of his Golf GTI and drive off with it. I keep shivering at remembering the sight and sound of the hammer hitting the window. -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• Two car family, new & old 9 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  The other is a Citroen Saxo 1.5d 1997 P Reg with 66,000 miles on the clock. The Scenic is great to drive, comfy, quiet, great engine etc. However, and this is the point of this thread (eventually) there is something raw and basic about the Saxo that makes it so enjoyable to drive. It is difficult to put into words but it is such an involved driving experience.
• Drink drive Road accident 9 May 2004 (Forum)
  Fortunately, one officer was pointed in the right direction and went running to grab both relevent collars. He duly brought them back to start establishing who was driving at the time of the accident. It is then you realise how a professional PC gets answeres! Callington is a small community and a number of traders and residents have long complained about the growing yob culture in the town centre.
• VR6 bearing probs - VW dealer negligent? 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The garage have had such problems removing the bearing, that they have had to remove the whole assembly, including the drive shaft, to enable the drive shaft to be freed, and then get a very worn bearing out of the hub. Their opinion is that the bearing is so worn, that it couldn\'t have been replaced within the last few months.
• The nerve of some people ! ... 5 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Brilliant story from the local papers: 'A' and 'B' travel to a canoe race, driving their landrover. Having nobody to drive their LR from start to finish, they ask if somebody would be prepared to do it for them - this is a common occurence, apparently. Volunteer 'C' steps up, and says OK.
• Wanting to install speed bumps 11 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Now we would like to install two speed bumps at strategic points in the drive. We have brochures of the heavy duty rubber speed bumps seen on the roads, but these are expensive and don't look very nice. The drive in effect cuts across our front gardens, so while safety is paramount, it would be good to have something reasonably attractive.
• Night Motorway Driving 18 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  By understanding other drivers' points of view, my driving may well improve. Yours Andy
• What men say they want 31 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Our friend enthused about the Reliant to anyone who would listen without laughing: there was no rust, he could mend any dents himself, it was so economical, comfortable, versatile, a little noisy but quieter than the bike etc etc etc. Eventually he decided he could afford driving lessons, and although it was a struggle to adapt his driving style he successfully passed his test. Within a week, the Reliant had been replaced by a shiny black Cavalier. A mutual friend expressed surprise at this.
• The Short Arm of The Law 9 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  He told her that the security cameras could not pick up those lanes, so unless it was busy they were shut in order to discourage drive-offs. She jokingly said that now she knew that, she would know which lane to use if she wanted to do a runner without paying. His reply astonished her, when he said that she could drive off from any lane and get away with it, as the cameras could pick out her registration number but were not sharp enough to show an identifiable facial image without enhancement.
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  Why does Mercedes Benz not have a petrol C-Class in its dealer fleet? 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently enquired about the new Mercedes C-Class Coupe and after much deliberation decided to opt for a petrol model as I do not do the mileage to warrant...
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  Advice on the best replacement for my V70 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hope that you can help. We currently run an 05 Volvo V70 D5 manual estate. The performance, fuel consumption, seat support and trust in the safety...
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  I received a speeding fine from Venice police for an offence almost a year ago - is this legal? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I received a speeding fine from Venice police on 1 September 2017 for an offence which occurred on 7 September 2016. Is it reasonable to levy a fine so...
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• 3500 kg limit 28 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  I used to think that in normal category B license one can drive vehicles up to 3500 kg. However, if the vehicle is EV, then weight limit goes up to 4250 kg! https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories Some motorhomes are heavier than 3500 kg which currently requires C1 license (from 3500 to 7500 kg limit).
• Switch for swapping headlights for driving abroad 26 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  We are thinking about buying a new car. So far shortlisted a volvo v60, merc b class and honda civic (thanks in part to these forums). My wife is French...
• Is chip fat diesel making a comeback? 11 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Some years ago the use of diesel made from reclaimed chip-fryer fat became quite popular for a time but then seemed to fade into relative obscurity. However, in the last few weeks I've smelt that characteristic pong several times, while out driving (and no, I wasn't driving past a fish & chip shop at the time!). Has the recent rise in price of diesel made from crude oil triggered a revival of this more pungent alternative?  
• Toyota Yaris - Google and Licence Varification 17 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  This is or isnt a driving legal matter and I am not sure whether other members have this situation. Google sent me an email to say that to confirm my address I should send a copy of my passport or a copy of driving licence.
• Drink driving - Personal limits. 29 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  We haave some friends visiting, She doesn't drink, but he does, youngrovergirl does not either, and I tolerate less nowadays. They were however amazed...
• Mid size manual - max 4k miles per year 14 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi Looking for a mid size manual for my Mum.  She does mainly local driving - up to 4k a year - with the occasional motorway drive once a month.  I was looking at the Jazz but got put off by the high rate of catalytic converter thefts (especially in my area). What would you recommended?
• Speeding on private road 1 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  He was actually stopped by a plod with a laser gun. He’s going to contest it but is concerned that they can change it to dangerous driving or driving without due care and attention. Is there a time limit on how long he can dispute the ticket and it be over time for any other charge? Thanks