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Surface with a smile 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just spent a week touring in West Wales. My travels included all types of surfaces: motorways, lanes, mountains, villages and towns. In over 600... -
Is there any way I can defend against a red traffic light offence? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just been summonsed to appear in court after going through a red light. The red light I went through is at a big junction with multiple lights and... -
Boots 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 VW Passat Trendline TDi PD 130 saloon that has done 81,000 miles and I am thinking of changing it. My problem is to find a suitable replacement.... -
Unoffended 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
As a regular reader of your column, I am looking for some advice on a potential speeding offence. On the evening of 06APR2009, I was flashed by a fixed... -
Courting disaster 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the email from CL and his speeding offence in Cumbria. If CL is determined to pursue this, although he has asked for a court hearing, he will... -
Speeding ticket confusion 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand car last week and today (seven days later) I was driving (all legal - taxed, MoT'd and insured) and unfortunately got flashed by... -
Do insurers class dash cams as a modification that you have to declare? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is a dash camera classed as a modification for insurance purposes? -
Do laws on dashcams in Europe apply to biker helmet cams? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras... -
Are there sat navs that include a dash cam and the ability to make hands free phone calls? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there sat navs that include a dash cam and the ability to make hands free phone calls? -
How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements... -
Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit... -
Pathfindings 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Let me state straight away that I'm not a Nissan salesman and have no connection with them, other than having owned my Pathfinder for just under 3 years... -
Faster food 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am a furious with McDonalds for having been sent a notice of a £50 parking charge by MET Parking Services for being on a McDonald’s restaurant site near... -
What used saloon do you suggest I buy? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need a car now I'm retired and no longer have a company car. I really don't want to spend much more on a used car than £16,000. My must haves are: an... -
Why don't manufacturers offer factory fitted dash cams? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
While reversing cameras are now common on cars I am not aware of any manufacturer offering a factory fitted dash cam even at extra cost? Such a feature... -
Can I challenge the loss of my No Claims Bonus? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
In 2013, my Volkswagen Passat was broken into and the built in radio/satnav unit was removed. The total repair bill through the insurance was around £2500.... -
Baleno speedo - is there a problem with reading when it's bright? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I had a test drive in a Suzuki Baleno this morning, which I loved, but noticed that under certain light levels (it was bright) the speed indents for 30,... -
Changing to EU driving offences - can you shed some light? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read that the French authorities are unlikely to chase up a UK registered car caught on a speed camera. However, it appears an EU agreement means... -
Impending prosecution for driving Transit Tourneo at 70mph on duel carriagway. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class... -
Buying a Mitsubishi Shogun - Is this reasonable? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is £16K reasonable for a 51K mile, May 2009 Shogun Elegance (with sat nav and reversing camera)? Car was last serviced at 42K miles in March 2012 -...

