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Sink or Swin 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Yet again you miss the point made so well by R.A.: Drive within the law and you won't be fined. It's simple. -
Town centred 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to upgrade my Skoda Octavia 2.0 petrol auto estate to a more economical car. We mainly use it for town driving and would like to know whether... -
I've been caught driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit. Is there any way of negotiating a speed awareness course? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test four months ago. I was recorded doing 35mph by a speed camera and have to complete the section 132 paperwork. I'm really hoping... -
Car insurance for non-EU European travel (Balkans - to/from Albania) - what do I need to know? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I plan to drive to/from Albania via Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Herzegovina/Bosnia, Serbia - not necessarily in that order because of boarder crossing... -
Is all AdBlue the same? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 VW Touareg Escape with an Ad Blue tank. When I bought the car I had no experience of this AdBlue stuff. There is no way to check the tank... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 for towing? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need a car with 4wd in order to tow glider trailers out of farmer's muddy field. However, most of the driving will be on ordinary road so I need the... -
Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going... -
I need a spacious SUV or pick-up. Would my low mileage rule out a diesel vehicle? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable 4x4 that has lots of storage. I mainly do quite low mileage so a DPF is a concern unless you can advise how I may manage this.... -
Which petrol estate cars would you recommend for reliability, fuel economy and performance on a £12,000 budget? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a petrol estate car, manual, up to 5 years old on a budget of £12,000. I'm looking for something reliable and economic, but also fun to drive.... -
Why does my Fiat 500 keep stopping suddenly? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1.2-litre 2009 Fiat 500 Sport. The head gasket went in six months ago I had the head skimmed and the engine rebuilt. An hour after I picked it... -
Bought an unreliable car from a dealer - What should we do? 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought a Nissan Almera Tino from a dealer for £695. We accept that this isn't a great amount of money, but we expected a decent runner. In the advert... -
Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual... -
Trade in my diesel car? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Seat Ibiza diesel, the 1.4 S A/C model, I bought this while i was at university and i was commuting aprox 40 miles a day to go to uni. However,... -
Side-swiped by a foreign HGV - what can I replace my Saab 9-3 with? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I had my only serious accident in 47 years. A foreign HGV side-swiped me on the M25, I lost control and hit the central barrier head-on, and... -
Can we have our BMW X5's headlights adjusted for use on the continent? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are HM Forces stationed in Germany. We have just bought a right-hand drive BMW X5 and were assured by the seller that we did not need to buy continental... -
Can I give my partner my car but remain the registered keeper? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently upgraded to a new car but I still have the previous one that I had which has now been SORN, untaxed, uninsured and in my garage. My partner... -
Should we pay a fine from a private parking company? 8 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My partner has received a parking charge from a private firm. This car park was free, but must now be owned by a private company. He took someone there... -
Cars keep parking over our driveway and blocking us coming and going. What can I do? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live next door to a children's day nursery. For the most part, this is fine. Unfortunately, some parents park over my drive. I was late for a dental... -
I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles... -
Issued a parking charge because pupil conducted an emergency stop - is this legal? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My local authority, sent me a PCN stating that I stopped my car outside a school entrance with the yellow zigzag lines. However, it was not parked or stopped...

