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Middle lane hoggers aren't just rude, but also dangerous. 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I believe that people who drive solely in the centre lane do so because they can switch off mentally. They follow the car in front and adjust their speed... -
We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed... -
Rebuilt classic engine failed - who is to blame? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a new engine built for my beloved classic Golf by a specialist who has been trading for 20 yrs and are known in Volkswagen circles. It was shipped... -
Why was I convicted of failing to stop for an accident? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last autumn I joined the A5 from a minor road at a busy large roundabout with five exits. As I left the roundabout I felt the slightest bump on my nearside.... -
Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my... -
Execs and the city 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005/54 Volvo XC90 Executive with 100,000 miles on the clock, having owned if for the past 4 years. We have a family of 5 (+dog) so the space... -
I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there... -
What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for... -
We are receiving demands relating to a driver wrongly registered at our address - what can we do? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
About the middle of 2010, we received a letter addressed to a Mr Alan Thompson at our address. We are the first owners of a new house, which was built... -
Disastra zone 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband's trusty and very ancient Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic has finally given up the ghost and he needs to replace it quickly with a very reliable... -
Should I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with a Honda CR-V for better performance in snow? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Elegance saloon. The car has done just over 80,000 miles and is in excellent condition. During the past two... -
Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed... -
Why do you recommend disabling the ESP when driving in snow and ice? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just read with interest your reply to JG, Fleet, regarding the switching off of ESP in snow and ice. I own a rear-wheel drive Lexus IS 250 automatic,... -
Can you recommend a fun convertible for commuting and weekend drives? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family with two family cars. We are looking to replace the second car, an ageing Vauxhall Vectra, with something more fun. This would primarily... -
Past imposterble 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
In 1996, when the Driving Theory Test was first introduced, I was employed as chief invigilator at a central London Test centre which processed about 200... -
Foot lose 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Regarding left foot braking of automatics, my first licence was obtained in 1939 on two wheels, then in 1940 on four. Then the next 30 years of manual... -
Speedy reaction 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your advice to KS who was speeding to his pregnant wife fortuitously comes after a report in the Daily Telegraph of a police officer caught driving at... -
Which coupe has good rear legroom and all-weather ability? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to decide on a one or two-year-old coupe that I can use to drive long distance, especially to ski resorts in Europe, so 4wd would be an advantage.... -
Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder... -
Right little learner 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January 2009, I bought a nearly new car from Polar Ford, main dealer in Huddersfield. Its previous owner was Hertz. I thought it was a rental car, but...
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