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• insurance problem - can someone help? 6 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm trying to buy a replacement car, and want to try and find a good private example. I have the problem that I want to drive the cars, but despite having a fully comprehensive insurance policy i don't have 3rd party cover to drive any vehicle. I have called my insurance company (elephant) to ask to have my policy ammended, but they refuse to do it. elephant amusingly suggested i ask any seller i visit that they put me on their policy so that i can drive the car!
• Overheating Golf GTD???? 8 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Having said that though, when I investigated under the bonet after the test drive, there was a lot of hissing etc from the general direction of the water reservoir. Any thoughts? As always, your help and advice is most welcome. Cheers Rob "Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
• Diesel driving characteristics 12 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I am fairly new to diesel, having got a Seat Alhambra TDi a couple of months ago, and have had time to consider the characteristics of the engine. The good Effortless cruising and overtaking Blinding economy The bad Urban driving. Before I got a diesel I was led to understand that the huge torque pulled you in pretty much any gear. Where we live is heavy on roundabouts, and it seems pretty easy to get stuck in a the wrong gear with no power.
• Vehicle slams into driver's testing office 5 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  which is a $98 fine under the Motor Vehicle Act. The incident marked the third time the man failed his driving exam. Two people sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident.
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  Should I be concerned that my fuel economy is below the quoted MPG? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Hyundai Tucson Ultimate and I am generally happy with all the toys. But two big disappointments to me are the fuel economy and...
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  My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset...
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  We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale...
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  Is this the most surreal driving incident you've heard of? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Recenty I was driving around a roundabout and turned off it onto a dual carriageway that was separated from the other carriageway such that we could not...
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  I want a car that has a spacious boot, good fuel economy and is cheap to insure/tax? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What car is best for me? I like a high driving position, boot space for camping, good fuel economy, ideally some bodywork protection/trims, good all-round...
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  Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and...
• The car you drive.. 21 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  re a true Holden fan. You?re either a redneck or a way-too-standard family parent ? but either way, you most likely drive like you?re the only person on the road. You?re even ignorant enough to argue that the new Commodore is better than the new Ford. Honda You aspire to drive a BMW. You are an opinionated pain-in-the-butt.
• Honda Jazz - DVLA Appeals 15 Sep 2024 (Forum)
   Does anyone know how long it would be likely to take for my appeal to be listed in the courts as opposed to reapplying for a driving licence and getting a test date?  
• Why hybrids are not AWD by default? 24 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Typically hybrids are FWD and they have motor besides engine in front.  But I wonder why not place the motors at rear and make it drive only rear wheels in EV mode? Some cars do implement AWD but they put a 2nd motor at the back.  My question is, what prevents designers from shifting ICE transaxle to neutral and drive rear wheels only in EV mode?
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Vibration when car is idle 18 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all, Can anyone have any suggestions on why I am feeling vibrations through my 55 reg car when it is idling? Its drives ok and dont feel any vibration when driving. It has only started to do this no warning lights on dash. It sounds as if there is something loose in the dash. the sound is like when you have your mobile on vibrate and is on a desk but not as loud and duller.
• Mazda2 owners - 2012 1.5 sport ok for motorways ? 5 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Hi hear the mazda2 1.5 ( circa 2012 ) is a good city car and seems reliable etc My daughter does about 200 miles a week motorway driving and 100 local roads Are they good to drive on the motorway ?,,can they keep up with the traffic, overtake before the sun goes down ! any mazda2 owners out there give me any advice. I've found a 2012 , 90k miles FSH, MOT etc so wondered if it was a good bet  cheers  
• Honda Accord Mk 1 - Command post driving position 14 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  How I miss looking down on the bonnet of a car and having a raised marker in the centre just like fitted to the M1 Accord and Morris Miner and MB emblem...
• 5- or 6-speed gearbox? 16 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying a used Renault Captur as I had one as a hire car on holiday a couple of years ago and enjoyed driving it.  So, I’m thinking about getting a diesel one, maybe a 2016 or 2017 model.  I see there are two choices, a 90bhp 5-speed manual gearbox or the 110ps with the 6-speed gearbox. Most of my driving is on motorways and A roads at 70mph, so the diesel is probably a sensible choice, but what’s your thoughts re the 5-speed or 6-speed gearbox choices?
• BMW 3 Series E46 - Day insure or full policy and cancel, test driving 6 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Evening, Looking at a car tomorrow so need insurance, if all goes well I will need to get train next week to go get it. Two lots of day insurance...
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 01-02-2019 Part 1 7 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  'Operation Vision Zero’ clocks up more than 4,700 driving offences in two weeks. TfL and Metropolitan Police Service focus on the most dangerous drivers as part of their joint Vision Zero commitment to eliminate death and serious injury from London's roads https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2018/november/-operation-vision-zero-clocks-up-more-than-4-700-driving-offences-in-two-weeks
• Hyundai i10 - Accelerator issue 9 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Driving around yesterday and when attempting to accelerate there was no response from the pedal, the pedal felt as if it had no resistance and the engine never responded. Had to pull over and call for a recovery as not sensible to drive on the clutch alone.