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  I let a passenger out at an airport zebra crossing and received a penalty - should I ignore it? 16 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2017 I took a business visitor to Birmingham airport to catch a flight to Sweden. As I made my way around the perimeter road I had to stop at...
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  Could you recommend a good SUV that doesn't cost too much? 17 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We moved to the North East of England from the South and would like to replace my wife’s 2016 Ford Fiesta (6500 miles, Titanium Ecoboost) with a small...
• Volvo V60 - The first 10,000 miles 25 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    So even if it wasn't my first choice, I've generally been happy with the V60.  It's the D4 (190 bhp turbodiesel) with torque converter automatic, in quite a fetching shade of light blue. Good things:  - It's safe and solid, and seems built to last.  - Reasonably quiet diesel engine which is loosening up nicely with pulling away from rest getting gradually livelier.
• Buying a car, would like a few things cleared up 24 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    My car has failed its MOT (04 plate Mondeo) & i'm kind of glad because i've had it for 2 years & its given me mostly nothing but grief in that time.Before this i pad a 02 automatic Peugeot 407 & a Vauxhall Agila (First car, insurance was ludicrously cheap) Both of these cars have also had there fair share of problems. That said none of them cost more than a £1000 to buy.
• Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Auris TS hybrid test drive 13 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  All Having spent hours reading and watching reviews we finally had a test drive in a auris hybrid. First time I've driven a hybrid (or automatic for that matter) and it was a little odd to start with. Some observations: Living in Devon we inevitably went up and down some hills.
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  Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a...
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  Are company car drivers taxed unfairly? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very concerned about the amount of car tax that company car drivers are having to pay. I have read this tax is to encourage companies to buy cheaper...
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  Why are police ANPR systems so inaccurate? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was stopped in a brand new car (a few days since delivery) by police saying my number plate had come up as a 'stolen car' on their ANPR equipment. When...
• Electric & Hybrid Cars 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  The Nissan Leaf was an interesting car, purely electric and therefore a maximum range of around  80ish miles. It was a nice solid car, and drove almost exactly the same as a good automatic. I could actually see this type of car meeting a lot of people's requirements, however £26,000 for a Fiesta / Focus size car? It also amused me how Nissan felt the need to bend the numbers on their advertising in an attempt to make it seem a good buy.
• Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 v6 sport - Taking a dealership to court over cosmetic damage 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I'm having a nightmare with this car and your advice is needed. After searching auto trader for over 2 hours i found a galant stating. 4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 102,000 miles, Silver, 3 Owners. STUNNING LOOKING VEHICLE THAT PULLS LIKE A TRAIN,11 MONTHS MOT .IMACULATE CONDITION ,DRIVES LIKE NEW,FULL MITSIBUSHI SERVICE HISTORY UPTO 54000 MILES,ALL WALLETS,MANUALS AND FOLDERS WITH THE CAR 3 MONTHS WARRANTY AVAILIBLE After reading the description i phoned the dealer and arranged for my partner and friend to  go and view the car at 2:30 monday afternoon as i was at work.
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  What can I do to pinpoint a hesitation problem in my diesel Hyundai i30? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At about 1500 revs, from cold at about 20/30 mph and with the temperature about half/two thirds to optimum, my Hyundau i30 diesel automatic hesitates as...
• Driving simulator experience 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The simulator is very sophisticated and akin to one used for pilot training. The car you ?drive? is a Jag S type automatic housed in a dome. The engine, bonnet etc have been removed, but the rest of it is intact. Speedo and rev counter work as do warning lights, indicators repeater light etc. After 20 minutes of accompanied training to get used to the controls - the steering is a little light and there isn?
• Best van for up to £4000 please 7 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Disco TD5 is now on the very back burner as there is nothing wrong with the 200TDi (Oh dear lets not tempt fate, otherwise the works van will become an automatic Nissan Almera!!!!). So, the trafic as a van is fine, though looking tatty at 187K + miles and is hell on earth on the motorway. I don't need a high roof, though I may consider one if it were cheap.
• New Car buying tips.... 1 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  When haggling do not get rude or appear to be more knowledgeable than the salesperson. 14. Do not buy any Renault with an automatic gearbox. 15. When collecting the car inspect it thoroughly. Ensure it is to your spec. Do not allow yourself to be hurried. Ensure that the dealer has not waxed the windscreen!
• Speed cameras examined 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  A form of average speed camera similar to Specs and officially known as a two-lane bi-directional ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) camera. How does it work? It uses ANPR to identify vehicles and calculate their average speed between different camera locations. It can monitor up to two lanes, and lanes flowing in opposite directions.
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  Where can I get an exhaust for a 1994 Honda Accord? 7 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my low mileage 1994 Honda Accord MkIV 2.0 manual coupe for more than 11 years and it has been very reliable and enjoyable. The only problem...
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  Where can I get parts for my classic Honda? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my low mileage 1993 Honda Accord for 11 years, but am now experiencing enormous difficulty finding replacement parts for it, mainly because...
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  Should I sell my car? 31 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of dealers are urging me to trade in my immaculate 39k 8 year old Skoda yeti now, saying all cars are dropping fast, except their stock of course. Is...
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  Car parked up for several months, what should I do? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been laid up on the drive for three months because I have been in hospital. I have now been discharged but am not allowed to drive. We are heading...
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  Should I sell my Volkswagen Passat while used car prices are still high? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT 1.5 TSI Petrol DSG, with a panoramic roof, with 24,000 miles on the clock. It is in very good condition with a full VW...