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• Any - car bonnet visibility aids 22 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Also the visible drivers side bonnet  edge is a good reference, to avoid straying accross lane markings on the road. I know people say that you get used to driving without this reference. But I find that I need to concentrate much more to drive such cars, while a visible bonnet makes staying in lane much more easy. Not to mention maneouvering around tight spaces.
• Help with choice please. 12 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  To get a similar age/mileage c1 I could prob spend closer to 7 from a main dealer. I was thinking the C1 would be a good choice if the job change goes ahead, looks fun to drive etc. Although the fiesta is a lovely drive (had one as a hire car for a week). I was wondering if a fiesta might be just as good a choice if it is a short drive to work. If I don't get the job change I was thinking that the fiesta would be better for the commute due to motorway driving, not sure the C1 would cope.
• Nissan Note (2006 - ) - Nissan Note - just got it 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Test drives were organised and the Note won due to her being most happy at driving it. (Test drives in any other cars were declared unnecessary!) Fortunately reviews for the Note are positive and it ticked all of the boxes for her needs, so it now sits on the drive.
• NIP - who was driving? 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  However assuming it is correct in that an offence was committed (i.e. the camera calibration is not erroneous or someone local has not cloned her number plate) we have an issue - we cannot be totally sure who was driving at the time of the offence. In this regard the NIP states: "What to do if you are not sure who was driving during the alleged offence. It is the legal responsibility of the vehicle's keeper to nominate who was driving at the time of the alleged offence.
• VW GOLF 1.5 TSI EVO SE 2019 - VW Golf - Stop start while coasting - Normal ? 8 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  Is this normal for this car ?   While driving and easing off the accelerator the revs drop to zero and then when the accelerator is pressed again the engine restarts.   Occurs in any driving mode, at any speed and switching off the stop/start feature has no effect.
• Honda Stream CRV - Hot brake discs 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  However when I took the car in for a brake test on a rolling road  (Kwik Fit) I was told that everything was a 'pass' including the 'brakes binding' test.  The MOT is not due till the summer. Should I just keep on driving and not worry? Driving an import, I am rather anxious about anything failing suddenly, because there may be a delay getting spare parts. 
• 2013 Toyota Camry - Japanese Import 2013 Toyota Camry 23 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  One is the 2.0L VVTI Petrol Automatic 4 Speed Transmission and the other is the 2.5 Dual VVTI Petrol Automatic Six Speed (I think) Transmission. Both are same spec Camrys. Driving in the UK with quite expensive Petrol prices I obviously want to have the best MPG. My question is will there be a big noticeable difference in real MPG? I drive mostly Motorways driving. Also are there others advantages and disadvantages between the two.
• Audi A3 Sportback - Intermittent failure to start - weird! Help! 12 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, Desperately hoping someone here can help me! My Audi is driving me mental! It is a 57 plate Audi A3 diesel. Basically the problem occurs if I drive it then park it for a shortish amount of time. It won't start and takes about a dozen attempts and 20 infuriating minutes.
• Electric tests? 23 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  There is a question on the Ask HJ page "Will the manual driving test be phased out with the switch to electric cars?" While not a scientific study, at least one driving school (a husband & wife outfit) in my area (East London) have stopped offering 'manual' lessons on anticipation.
• How to drive a diesel? 16 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  I'm not doing to badly realising the power really comes in a 2,000 rpm but it's caught me out a few times. What I'd like to know is how to get the most out of driving one? Can any of the dieselheads pass on some sage advice to this diesel newbie? Thanks in advance.
• Astra J 2.0 Cdti Automatic - Vibration in Steering Wheel at Idle 13 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  It is there from the moment i start the engine and in park. I think it is there all the time but a lot less noticeable when driving. It is worse in the morning when cold and really vibrates.  If the weather is warmer it's a bit better. After a good drive you can stop at a roundabout and it will be hardly noticeable but will come back again.
• Volkswagen Golf - VW Golf best automatic 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I currently own a golf mk 4 automatic 1.6 I’ve had it for 4 years but want to upgrade I have a budget of 5k I need some advice I am after an automatic but don’t know if the dsg gearbox is reliable or not can anyone recommend if I should go for a mk5 or mk6 ? It needs to be 5 door as I have a young family and my wife has a automatic licence so she will drive it as well safety is a must but I’d like it to look good as well also we don’t do motorway driving it’s mostly town driving but is diesel still a good option or should I strictly look at petrol engines?
• Kia rio 2010/60 reg - Elderly friend stopping driving. Sell? 14 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  So, my 90 year old mate had a fall in the garden, not hurt badly, but intimations of a stroke, so Docs suggested that stopping driving for a while might be a sensible option. He was considering  if to keep it or not and then got his insurance quote for renewal. I said that would pay for all the taxis he needs (and more) and he agreed.
• 2003 Citroen Relay 2.2 HDi - Bizarre Heavy Smoker 24 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Engine always starts perfectly. After 30 secs at idle though, starts smoking and losing power. Driving away under load (esp. uphill) prevents/ clears it in seconds. Had this quirk for years now, but yesterday ... very heavy smoke and power loss. Left to stand few minutes then pulled away and cleared it by driving hard.
• Skoda Fabia, Vauxhall Corsa, VW Polo - What Car Advice needed 13 Jul 2018 (Forum)
   I am looking to buy a car for my partner she passed her driving test driving an automatic car so she can only drive automatic cars. Our budget is under £4000 for a hatchback Ideally looking for something that will be cheap on insurance, reliable, and solid.
• VW Golf 1.6 tdi - Cold radiator hoses and overheating?????????? 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  My radiator hoses are cold after driving and fans run on as the car overheats No fault codes. No warning lights Diagnostics measuring matches the temp guage overhating (120 degress) But driving wasy around town this never goes ove the 90 marks Coolant temp sensor, thermostat, water pump an secondary water pump all replaced at separate times and the bled air out properly each time.
• Police tailgating me when I touched my phone? 16 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I was scrolling on my music app on a phone holder when I saw a police jeep come up behind me. I automatically switched it off and continued driving but they didn't pull me over. After that I was driving but it kept on following me. I drove 40mph in a 40 zone but the jeep was driving at 30. Whilst I couldn't see them I quickly hid the phone on the seat so that they wouldn't see it.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 27-01-2018 Part 1 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Obviously diesel may fall into the sump whether or not the engine is turned on, but bear in mind that a diesel stops because fuel stops being injected, so turning it off during a cycle will be trivial in comparison. My Mazda 6 oil level rises irrespective of driving style, and DPF regeneration varies between160-230 km seemingly irrespective of driving style, so it is crazy to drive another 15km every time it wants to regenerate.
• BMW M240i - BMW M240i for family 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  We are a couple with 5 year old kid. Wanted to buy a nice driving roadster (mx-5/z4) for some time. However, just seen some reviews of M240i and the idea of a nice driving machine which can carry our kid also for some open top motoring looks attractive. Could someone throw feedback about carrying a kid in M240i?
• car reversed into me whilst driving but ....... 9 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Hi looking for some help  car reversed out of a parking spot into me whilst i was driving , gets out , apologizes and says it was his fault, gave ne his mobile and says we can exchange insurance details, hardly any damage to his large 4 x 4 , but my fiat 500 has a bad dent around the front passenger wheel arch. ive got photos and unfortunately no witness.