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Can I apply for a new licence online without a valid passport? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
At 70, can I renew my license online if I don't have a passport? My existing license was renewed only four years ago so would DVLA use the photo from that,... -
Which is better - the Skoda Octavia or Toyota Auris? 19 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm wondering about the long-term prospects of a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (which I'm being offered, at a low price) vs those of a 2015 Auris Hybrid... -
When will Mod 2 tests restart? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have been visiting the the Gov website to find when the Mod 2 license applications will open. However, there is no info. I have already done my Mod 1... -
When is the DVLA going to get back to me about my application? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone have any information or idea when DVLA will be open again? They must have an enormous backlog of mail. I sent in an application 12 March to... -
If my MoT fails and I want to scrap it, can I drive it back from the test centre without undertaking the repairs? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have an ageing Ford KA, which iI'm confident will fail its MoT test this summer. Having spent hundreds of pounds in previous years on MoT repairs, should... -
I travel 250 miles a week - will an EV work for me? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I travel 250 miles a week for work, then weekend driving too. Most of my driving is stop start infuriating M6 traffic, hardly ever breaking the 40mph level.... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid hatchback with space for children's car seats? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Volkswagen Golf currently but need to change. I drive under 5000 miles annually, mostly around town. I need space for grandchildren in car seats... -
What is a reliable family car? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to trade in my three-year-old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I drive approximately 20,000 miles per annum but over winding country roads and usually short... -
What small van should I buy for my 17-year-old son to drive for work? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small van for my building company. My 17-year-old son, who is an employee, will be driving it on his provisional licence. Any recommendations... -
My classic car shows no MoT status on the DVLA site - is that normal for MoT exempt vehicles? 6 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I took my V5, insurance certificate and V112 (MoT exempt declaration) to the post office to tax my 1968 Morris Minor, which was currently SORN'd and is... -
Received notification of vehicle change of ownership from DVLA - is this a fraud attempt? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine recently received a letter from the DVLA saying that they had received a registration for a change of ownership of the vehicle he is still... -
Should we idle our turbo after a motorway journey? 10 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I understand the issue with red-hot turbos carbonising the oil if they are switched off immediately after a motorway journey, especially with diesels like... -
Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong... -
Will a diesel BMW 4 Series hold its value? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Any views on the 435d? A 2015 model with less than 15,000 miles can be bought for £25,000 which is only £4000 - 5000 more than the equivalent 420d. The... -
My MoT failed to pick up bald tyres and then it blew on the motorway - what do I do? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
On March 29 my car passed its MoT with advisories on the exhaust and rear bushes. Today my tyre blew while driving and I had to call the AA. The recovery... -
Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure... -
Are clutch problems with the newer Nissan Micra K13 a known problem? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Nissan Micra K13. After about a year and 35,5000 miles (still on warranty), the clutch in the car broke down and the local Nissan dealer refused... -
Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they... -
Are diesel cars still a sound investment if they are being banned from places in the future? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
With local authorities increasingly announcing plans to ban diesel engines from town centres from or before 2025 (however impractical this may sound),... -
Would the Toyota Yaris Mk1 make a good first car? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small automatic car for my son to learn to drive in (he's currently having driving lessons in an automatic so will only have an automatic...
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