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What exactly leads to an increased insurance premium? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having... -
S172 Name of Driver Required? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I received a 'Notice of Intention to prosecute' asking for the name & address of the driver of my car, due to a recording of excessive speed (38 in a 30... -
As an ex-insurance company employee I strongly advise your readers to declare any accident, regardless of whether a claim is likely. 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
As an ex-employee of an insurance company I have been following the recent correspondence concerning the non-disclosure of accidents. It is understandable... -
Over the shoulder number 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
It would appear that I am not alone in my anxiety and apprehension when joining and being joined by sliproad traffic on UK motorways. The Highway Code... -
New car privacy concerns 23 Jul 2025 (Forum)
On top of all this, I’ve read about issues with connected cars drawing constant power from the 12V batteries in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, leading to flat battery problems. For instance, the UK Yaris Hybrid has faced complaints about this very issue. It’s frustrating to think that the technology designed to enhance my driving experience could also lead to unexpected inconveniences. -
Do I need to notify the DVLA that I have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. I’m on Doxazin for blood pressure and Apixaban blood thinners. The condition doesn’t affect driving,... -
My Ford's SYNC 3 system has stopped working, what could be the cause? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I can't turn on the radio or adjust the in my Ford Transit as the audio button on the touch screen is greyed out. It did it once before and was advised... -
Why do police require dashcam footage one minute either side of any incident? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Why do the police require dashcam footage for one minute before and after an incident? I reported an incident that occurred less than a minute before parking... -
Are there really delays on new cars or is this just an excuse to hike prices? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
Are car manufacturers being honest about the continuing delays on new cars due to computer chip shortages? Or is this just an excuse to hike prices? I... -
Why are the prices of used cars rising? 12 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at buying a large, used SUV for the last three months: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 etc. I now notice that the exact cars... -
Need a dash cam that can be powered by the USB socket in my car 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need a dash cam that can be powered by the USB socket in my car, is there such a thing? Alternatively, is it possible to have some form of extension... -
Is there a gadget to jump start a car from the cigarette lighter socket? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
You recently mentioned a gadget for jump starting a car via a cigarette lighter socket. Can you recommend a particular make? -
Should it be made illegal for insurers to raise premiums after a no-fault declaration? 20 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Please would you consider leading a drive to make it illegal for insurance companies to penalise motorists by way of increased premiums for no-fault declaration... -
What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette? -
Buying a used Audi A3 - which engine is best? 27 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am well aware of the problems of certain Volkswagen engines, but I like the old A3 5 door body shape as visibility out is good. Which is the best, most... -
Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel... -
Buying a car for holidaying in Spain? 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
In view of increasing car hire and insurance issues, I am thinking about buying a car for my use when holidaying in Spain 6 times a year. I am considering... -
1990 Scirocco keeps snapping clutch cables 4 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 1990 Volkswagaen Scirocco had its clutch replaced in November 2013 along with the clutch cable. Since then the cable has snapped on five occasions.... -
What's the best family estate? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Honda Civic but are expecting our second child soon so are looking for something a little bigger. Our main criteria are: - Under... -
Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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