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  Review: Scalextric ARC One American Classics (productReview)
  . The two cars in the American Classics set — the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang Boss from the same year — are part of the Scalextric High Detail range and look superb. There's lovely attention to detail too, from the decals down the sides to the roll cages.  Modern Scalextric cars
• Vauxhall Zafira A - How long can an average petrol car run for? 24 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  for a petrol or is my dad worrying me prematurely also I'm going to The Netherlands this year, is it quite risky to take such a high mileage car to The Netherlands, am I better hiring a car for that trip or getting decent breakdown cover.
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  What are the implications of changing insurers part way through a policy? 11 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving for close to two decades but not in the UK. When I got here and got a car, the insurance providers refused my "years of experience"...
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  Top 10: Apps every driver should use (Article)
  (and with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 3000 reviews). It shows both on-street parking locations (meters, free and restricted zones) and off-street parking (car parks, driveways and private spaces). Just find, reserve and pay via the free app
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  Review: The Road Bike Manual smartphone app (productReview)
  What is it? You might associate Haynes with its comprehensive car repair manuals, but it’s been branching out in recent years. From guides to the Millennium Falcon
• SEAT Toledo - My new car 17 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  – The SEAT warranty is equivalent to the Skoda new car warranty (3 years / 60K miles), but I was disappointed to see the breakdown cover only applies for 2 years, whereas it is 3 years for a Skoda.   All in all I'm fairly satisfied with the Toledo and hope it continues to provide spacious
• Ford Focus - Car starts then starts, then doesn't... 14 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  , she left it, came back a few hours later and it started right away, drove it home about 5 miles no problem and the next morning, same problem, wouldn't start, called out the breakdown and they said it was the battery, (still original battery),took car to chemix garage and the guy tested
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  Halfords launches breakdown service 11 Sep 2018 (News)
  . In the event of a breakdown, it will aim to provide assistance within 40 minutes and, if possible, repair your vehicle on the spot. There are five levels of cover available for car, vans and motorbikes, ranging from the basic Roadside & Local policy (starting at £20) to the Full Cover (from
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  Focus On: The Little Car Clinic 10 Sep 2018 (News)
  ”.  TLC also operates its own breakdown and recovery service  Honesty is a big part of The Little Car Clinic’s values, according to Darren, and he admits that sometimes he has to tell one or two customers that their car is beyond economical repair. And while it might
• Lexus LS430 - Driving to Europe in an old large engine Lexus 4.3 24 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  So on a last minute impulse I have just booked a ferry trip to France in my 2002 Lexus LS 4.3 litre an old beast which hasn’t been in use for a while now . Now I have just realised that there may be some additional issues with driving a large engine car. Apart from getting the warning triangle
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  My car has minor damage but the insurers say it will cost thousands to repair - is this right? 26 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car was hit on the left front wing which also broke the headlight. The car was still driveable but my insurer is saying it will cost nearly £3000 to...
• Number plate insurance glitch - but HPI, DVLA OK 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, hope you don't mind a newbie coming in asking questions! I will come back with thanks/answers to any follow-ups :-) After hanging onto my last car for ages I'm now looking to buy a Mazda 3 Sport and have found a tasty looking one for sale at a reputable franchise dealer
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  My diesel car doesn't have a DPF, why has it failed the new MoT emission rules? 12 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI has failed its MoT due to excessively high smoke. It was registered on 3 July 2008 and the MoT tester says it has failed the new...
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  I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has...
• Any - Top 10 Most reliable hatcbacks....are you sure? 11 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Just scrolled through this Top Ten on the homepage. Full of VW, Ford, VX, etc and not one Japanese car listed. I assume the underlying methodology is based on claims made. Cars without claims therefore are excluded and cars with infrequent but larger costs are judged "unreliable". Meanwhile those
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  Learner drivers allowed on the motorway 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  and marker posts. It will also teach drivers about smart motorways, and what to do during a breakdown. Although learner drivers can now legally drive on the motorway during their lessons, there are no plans to introduce the motorway as part of the UK driving test. That’s despite 61 per
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  Family caught cooking a meal on hard shoulder of M25 31 May 2018 (News)
  of Highways England. “We want everyone to get to their destinations safely. But some people put themselves at risk. The advice is simple: Be prepared. Check your vehicle before you set out to avoid unnecessary breakdowns; don’t stop except in an emergency; and if you have to stop, make sure
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  Drivers spend over £181m replacing lost car keys 17 May 2018 (News)
  compared to 23 per cent of female drivers. To recover the keys and access their car 31 per cent of these drivers called the RAC or another breakdown provider, 32 per cent used their spare key, 20 per cent found another way to open the door and 3 per cent called a locksmith. 3 per cent had
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  Over half of tyre punctures caused by neglected roads 1 May 2018 (News)
  breakdowns caused by potholes in the first three months of 2018 Highways England is the Government-owned company responsible for the operation and maintenance of England's motorway system and it says it has a 'vigorous inspection and sweeping regime' in place to keep major roads clear of debris
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  Smartphone app of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The AA The AA is one of the most well-known motoring brands and its app has plenty of useful, free features. For starters it will let you accurately report a breakdown location, plus it shows local traffic alerts. You need to be an AA member to make the most of it, though – and if you