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3 weeks ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"While I fully agree with over 70's having eye tests, at 82 I have had a two-yearly one for over 20 years and have 18/20 vision, without glasses. I believe that all motorist over the age of 40 should have one. as I have seen people in this age group and over who eye sight is not up to standard.
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4 weeks ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"I've just purchased a new EV, but I'm not sure about the best way to charge it. Should I charge it every day at home, or only when the battery is flat?
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1 month ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"On my regular commute I have to pass a set of roadworks with two lanes merging into one and despite the sign saying 'merge in turn' it's always a bun fight of people queueing up too early and others bombing down the outside and shoving their way in at the end. Why doesn't zip merging seem to work in this country?
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1 month ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"Why are motorists so afraid to use bus lanes when they can legally? The Highway Code is quite specific about returning to the left side of the road when it is safe to do so."- AMDear AM,You may be pleased to know this is something I often find myself wondering. Bus lanes are a sometimes controversial topic, but they are designed to encourage the use of public transport over private cars and being passed by a bus while sitting in traffic suggests they have some value.
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1 month ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"I drive a Suzuki Vitara with Continental tyres set at the higher Eco pressure for economy. This gives great miles per gallon on motorways, but on potholed roads around town the ride can be bumpy. I can reduce the tyre pressure to the lower Comfort setting, but would softer tyres be more likely to suffer damage from potholes?
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1 month ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"It is one of my pet hates where people unnecessarily sit in the middle lane, or even lane three or four on motorways. Effectively they are reducing a road that is three or four lanes down to two. How much per mile, per lane, does it cost to build a motorway? Because this is what these people are costing us. Is the law pertaining to this aspect of driving still being enforced?
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2 months ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"I regularly drive on a 20 mile stretch of smart motorway, often late at night. When do "restrictions" end? For example, if the two left lanes show a red X and right two lanes show a 40mph limit, I therefore move to lane 3 and proceed at 40 mph. The next gantry shows the same, so I carry on at 40mph in lane 3. Then the gantries do not show anything. But I've not had any notification that lanes 1 and 2 are open or that national speed limit applies.
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2 months ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"I saw in your news story that the government have changed the ZEV mandate, so that hybrids and plug-in hybrids will still be sold until 2035. I'm trying to decide on my next new car, and the constant changing of the rules makes it difficult to decide on the best option for me. Do the new rules mean a hybrid is now a better option than an EV?"- JKDear JK,The big news for new car buyers this week was that the government has changed the ZEV mandate.
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2 months ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Milltek is launching an expanded Modern Classic range of performance exhausts for a wide range of modern classic cars. The updated exhaust range includes the Audi RS4 B7, BMW E36 and BMW E90 M3 generations and Mk4 Volkswagen Golf R32. Each is designed to deliver an enhanced sound while keeping the period correct look. The BMW E36 M3 exhaust gets an OEM look and feel with the Cat Back system and 70mm tips for the E36 3.0 and 3.2 Evo M3 models.
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2 months ago | 
honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross
Dear Honest John,"I'm planning a trip to France in the summer but I'm having some trouble finding out what equipment I need to carry in my car.
