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  I was wrongfully named as the driver for a speeding offence - what do I do? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a van owned by a company which back in June was caught speeding. I'm not the only member of staff who uses this van but the NIP was sent to the...
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  Real MPG question 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  This site is great and I believe real mpg database can really be helpful for people. Still, I think real mpg values can be made more accurate by separating...
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  Can you recommend a fun vehicle which is a bit 'different'? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm now 64 and retired but still love cars. We have a nice 2000 model Jaguar XKR coupe for classic car shows and summer day driving. For everyday driving...
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  Should I buy a used diesel? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Volvos with tremendous satisfaction since 1970, currently a V70 diesel estate, but now at 82 I am finding it difficult to get in and out...
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  How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements...
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  I need a car with 4x4 capability and good fuel consumption - should I consider a MINI Countryman? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you last year about driving 100 miles a day, 30 across hills on poor roads and 70 on the motorway. I wanted some 4x4 capability, excellent fuel...
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  You may like to read my letter regarding the proposed EU ban on elderly drivers. 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sent the following letter to the English local press here and in Spanish about the proposed EU ban from driving of elderly drivers. You may find...
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  Defeetist - auto left-foot braking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another visit to the auto left foot braking issue. Last week I read that in a test it was proven that a driver using left foot braking brought the car...
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  My two-year-old Peugeot 307 has a major clutch problem. What should I do? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a two-year-old Peugeot 307 in July 2009. It came with six months' warranty left and they gave me an extra six months, which obviously has recently...
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  407 heaven 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have become addicted to your column in the Daily (and Sunday) Telegraph over the last couple of years. As a consequence of this I'm an occasional visitor...
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  Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new...
• A £1k car with decent cruise control. Possible? 26 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  I drive trucks for a living and most of them have pretty good adaptive CC and I really miss this when driving my 15 year old fiesta. I've read lots of threads on bangernomics here and people say "don't swap an old car you know for an old car you don't" which makes perfect sense.
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  Why does my new car occassionally pull to the side? 13 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2024 Suzuki Swift All-Grip. On some rural sloping roads it will momentarily slightly pull to one side or another. It's happened 3 times in...
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  Is there a new equivalent of the MINI Countryman PHEV? 10 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a MINI Countryman PHEV. MINI no longer produces this model. Do you know if MINI has any plans to replace this model or what would be...
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  Will driving a self charging hybrid on EV power alone cause damage? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  If a self charging hybrid only does a low mileage mostly on electric power, does this have a bad effect on the mechanicals?
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  What is the best used van for £7000? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best van to buy? I have £7000 give or take and want cheep insurance and tax, reliable and low cost repairs. Not sure what make to go for but...
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  Should I use a rain repellent on my classic car? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1964 Humber and the wipers are not brilliant, even though I have renewed the blades. Would Rain-X help as I have heard mixed reviews?
• Unusual car insurance question... 8 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Ok, I need some input here. Quick history first. Passed my full UK driving test about 17 years ago. Licence was revoked under the new drivers act for driving without insurance due to a lying mechanic and me being too naïve to question what I was told. Long gap between that and resiting the test as required, mainly due to not really NEEDING to drive as I live in a large city with plenty public transport but also because I was really disgusted with driving after what occured with the mechanic.
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  Do I need to replace my lost driver’s licence? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve lost my driver’s licence which I renewed in April and, as I’m now 73, will need to be renewed again in 2026. As all my details are on the DVLA website,...
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  If the battery pack of an EV is damaged can it be repaired? 12 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that if the battery pack of an electric car is damaged by debris etc on the road, the whole battery pack has to be replaced as it cannot be...