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• Seizure notice & potential for letter of indemnity 1 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  They said this part invalidates my right to drive the new purchased car , because it wasn't someone else's car :s, "Cause you just bought it " They said its likely I will get 6 points and a fine, probably several hundred pounds or magistrates court if I contest it   . A letter  would be sent to me for points/ fine within a few months, though the copper reluctantly mentioned that that I  maybe able to contest it ( though doubtful ) and they may   'drop the case' if my 'other-owned' car insurers ( Lancaster/ KGM) are willing to write a letter of indemnity for this newly purchased car  Irrespective of the penalty points and fine , I can still recover the car for £200 within 14 days , as long as a certificate of insurance is provided and V5  If nothing else , hope this post saves someone else that made the silly mistakes I made .
• Mazda 3 - Engine check light codes 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    The car seemed fine otherwise, and managed to get home without issue. When I returned, I used my OBD-II scanner to check what code(s) it was, and it came up as: P0031 - HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low, Bank 1, Sensor 1 I checked on the interwebs, and the consensus generally (not for my specific model or engine) was that it could be down to: 1.
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  Can you overtake cyclists on double white lines? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  A short way from my home is a hill approximately 2 miles in length. There are double white lines in the centre of the road. There are lots of cyclists...
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  What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights...
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  I'm looking for estate or medium SUV for long road trips, what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 18,000 miles a year; two 3000 mile road trips each year and then the rest is a mix of around town and 50 miles on the motorway. I'm looking...
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  What causes my Vauxhall Zafira to blow a fuse? 22 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Vauxhall Zafira keeps blowing a fuse. The engine cuts out when the fuse blows and the starter motor won't turn over to restart the engine until...
• Kia Sportage Vs Skoda Karoq (and others) 6 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  .), I test drove a further two cars last weekend - a Sportage and a Karoq. The Sportage was first.  It was a GT Line S with every toy imaginable (ventilated seats??). It was a 1.6 turbo petrol with the 7 speed DCT box.  It took about ten feet for me to decide I didn't like it; the DCT box was incredibly slow to engage.
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  Can a relative from Australia visit UK for six months, buy and insure a car and take it to Europe for a while? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Early next year I will have a relative from Australia visiting me and staying in UK for around six months. Rather than hiring a car for such a long period,...
• Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 Allure Premium - Progress report 25 May 2021 (Forum)
  (My TR7 2.0 litre is much thrashier with fifth gear only 21mph per 1000 revs).  For boy racers there is an ‘S’ for sport (holds lower gears for longer) and for rapid overtaking there is an instant ‘kickdown’ response, dropping gears to eagerly red-line at just below 6,000 revs.  I hardly ever use the manual ‘tiptronic’ option, Mrs F never does.
• bmw s1000xr - accident claim confusion 25 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Now I've informed my insurance (lexham) and fill in all statement info inc pictures. They provided me with a replacement bike, matched CC`s but it's one old (`15) nasty dirty (not washed) bike with engine oil looking like milk, and even found some cracks in the fairing. They told me that excess will be 600 quid in case of any damage to it.
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  I unknowingly bought a written off car and the seller says he didn't know. What can I do? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a vehicle two weeks ago. I did the full Hpi check and sent the logbook off to put it in my name as I’m the new owner of the vehicle. I received...
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  How can I get an MOT during lockdown if I'm shielding? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 207CC will be due for an MOT and service in February. I normally take it to the Peugeot garage, which is 18 miles away but even if I were to...
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  What is better for a flat battery, a booster or charger? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is better, battery booster or charger for a flat battery? Can you explain the difference, please?
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  Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he...
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  What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if...
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  Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put...
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  What's the best option if I want to upgrade the touchscreen in our car? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of a touchscreen upgrade to a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. What would be the best option in looks as well as price?
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  Are signal blockers a good stocking filler? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Considering buying a few signal blocker pouches as stocking fillers. Some of them look a bit cheap and I’m not sure how effective they are. Are there any...
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  Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000...
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  I recently had a hip replacement - when can I resume driving? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Five weeks ago I had a total hip replacement and would like to know the rules governing when I can resume driving? I’ve searched online and asked a doctor...