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• '85 golf gti starting trouble 24 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I started driving the golf after a few months off the road and within a couple of days the engine was playing up. It starts but within 5-10 seconds it cuts out. Eventually the engine would start and when driving it seemed fine.
• more roadworks 28 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Now, seeing how so many cars seem to drive on cycle lanes, and coupled with the fact that cyclists will also be forced off the pavements and onto the cycle lanes, this seems to me an accident waiting to happen. HF
• Yaris 14 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Totally unimpressed so didn't even bother with a test drive.
• Fiat punto at high (ish) speeds 3 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  My wife drives a Fait Punto, Y reg, with about 3500 miles on the clock. Recently we have found that when she drives at about 70mph on the motorway the car occasionally appears to be out of control. The effect is something like being blown to the left by a sudden gust of wind but happens even on windless days.
• Consultants? 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Theory probably has some merit but you gotta be suspious of these alleged experts as I'm sure these people will be in a position to absorb any extra costs as they drive past the plebs waiting for a mythical bus/train to turn up. I know, don't smile while you drive and they won't think you're having any fun.
• BMW 523 electrical problem 6 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Hes been having a few problems with the battery going flat when left for extended periods of time (=>3/4days). Its not due to driving short distances as he drives to carlisle and back from nottingham each week. He has had a brand new BMW battery and the problem still persists. It seems to me like there is some kind of grounding happening somewhere when the ignition is off.
• Cavalier 1.7TD Weird Sound 22 May 2001 (Forum)
  I have a 94 Cavalier 1.7TD - a couple of day ago it developed a weird sound from the back passenger side corner. When driving along it sounds like something compressing/decompressing (i.e a dual sound compress/decompress as per a bicycle pump). It will only happen maybe 3/4 times in a half hour drive, but when parked up I cant replicate the noise by 'bouncing' the car.
• Driving costs. 31 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  How about a good discussion about reducing the cost of motoring. E.g how many motorists shop around for their insurance?.I myself saved a considerable...
• Accountants Cars 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  What sort of car would you expect an Accountant to drive?
• HJ Classic Car Thread 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Drive a Mondeo, don't you? *LOL*
• Mazda 2 - Honda Jazz - Toyota Auris - Help Finding The Most Reliable Car 16 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Hi, My bulletproof 2007 Kia Ceed 1.6 Auto Petrol is getting on a bit and I'm exploring "new" cars. I want one with cheap road tax (under £35), as a I don't drive very often (2k to 3k a year). It needs to be around the same cargo size as my Ceed. Ideal for upto two kids in the future. Because I don't drive often, I'm ruling out out hybrids as I'm worried I'll damage the battery by not driving it.
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  What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the...
• Research Hazard Prediction while driving test! :) 13 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  :)   I am a postdoctoral researcher at NTU and am undertaking a research project about driving and dyslexia. I need your help with the first of a series of surveys that will be included in my research project. This research is not funded and I have run it past the forum moderator, who has completed the test and found it fun.
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  What's the best seven-seater with a large boot for £10,000? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a seven-seater car with a large boot. I have a budget of £10,000 but would like to spend less (if possible). I have shortlisted the Ford...
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  Categories missing from my licence, what can I do? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I sent my licence for renewal last October. When it came in February it was missing the C1-D1 and I haven't been able to drive my motorhome this year....
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  Should I learn left foot braking? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How do you train your left foot to brake in a car with an auto transmission?
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  Over 70s driving licence out of date, what do I do? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12...
• Zafira 1.9CDTI SRi - cutting out while driving! HELP 14 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 Zafira 1.9 CDTI SRi. Done 120k. I havnt had this for long only about 6 weeks and i have rarely been able to drive it!! When im driving along the engine stalls and cuts out forcing me to pull over quickly as pressing the accel pedal has no effect. The dash lights will light up, if i turn the key straight away it just attempts to start and just turns over.
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  My van rolled into another car, will my insurance cover their repairs if I wasn't technically driving at the time? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My van failed its MoT a few days ago, so I’ve been doing the work myself to get it passed. I finished it today, but as I let it back off the jack it started...
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  Hiring a car abroad 5 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are shortly going on holiday to Austria. Although mainly walking we may wish to hire a car for a day or so. I remember something about extra things...