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Why doesn't my car have fifth gear? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have no drive in fifth gear. It goes in but the engine just revs. There are no other problems with any other gear and it drives well. -
What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep... -
Can I drive a twin axle motorhome as I am over 70 years old? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can a twin axle motorhome be driven on a standard UK full licence at 77 years old? -
How much is ex-driving instructor car worth? 6 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just changed my driving instructor car and I’m looking at selling my old one. The car is a Hyundai i10 SE automatic it’s a 17 plate with 79,000 miles... -
Do I have to adjust the LED headlights on my Peugeot 3008 GT to drive in Europe? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I cannot get an answer from Peugeot on what I have to do, if anything, to adjust the headlights on my 2021 Peugeot 3008 GT Premium for driving on the Continent.... -
How far do I need to drive my car to charge its battery? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a 2017 Ford Kuga automatic with i-stop but won't be able to drive it for 6 months. How far do I need to drive it to charge its battery?... -
I have a bad back - what car with a higher driving position should I get to replace my Jaguar XKR? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
A dodgy back is forcing the sale of my Jaguar XKR and I need something with a higher driving position. I can do without 500-odd horses and would like something... -
Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive? 10 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive? -
Could you recommend an economical car with plenty of space that's fun to drive? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a student nurse in need of a good, reliable and reasonably economical car. However I am quite the car snob - having grown up around big brothers who... -
How can drivers be encouraged to drive more carefully in fog? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It seems that fog is a 'blind spot' to perhaps most drivers. Last night we drove for miles in thick fog, from London along the A303. Basically there was... -
Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
What is black box insurance? Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? -
I'm 73, so why is my insurance premium almost as high as that of a new driver? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
Why is my insurance ever increasing to that of new driver levels? Is it because of my age (73), rather than my driving experience? -
Why can't I renew my over-70s driving licence online? 16 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying every day to renew my licence online and, after entering all my details (a lengthy procedure), I'm told that I am not eligible for this service.... -
Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car? -
Easily-accessible but good-to-drive conundrum! 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We've thoroughly researched and briefly tested the following and can't split a decision between: Toyota Verso 2.0D-4D 2012 Skoda Yeti 1.8TSI 4x4 2011 VW... -
Why is insurance so expensive for my Aixam microcar? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own and drive a 2003 Aixam 500 Super Luxe microcar which I drive on a class B1 licence, as I have a full motorcycle licence and entitlement to drive... -
Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who... -
Looking for the right driving school car 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 32 years of age and am about to start my career as a Driving Instructor. The company that I've decided to go with does not include a car with its... -
Reg per minute 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
In the course of an old fogey's refresher driving lesson, a year ago, the Instructor explained the benefits of driving at the optimum rpm – not something... -
I tried to reapply for my over-70s licence, but apparently I don't need to. What's correct? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I always thought that I needed to reapply for a new driving licence at age 70. I have just attempted to do this, as I reach that age in early July. However,...
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