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Unsure? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
A question you were asked the other day was: Could a man drive his wife's car after her insurance policy lapsed, using his own policy which allowed him... -
Can I drive if the DVLA has my licence renewal application? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife made a postal application to renew her driving licence (she is over 70) in March. She has heard nothing from DVLA and all attempts through website,... -
Tall woman needing car for rural and motorway driving 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car to suit country driving and a tall driver. I also do a fair bit of motorway driving too, and need the capacity to transport three... -
How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old.... -
I'm no longer able to drive - can I insure my car for two named drivers? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I’m no longer able to drive after a stroke. Can I insure my car for two named drivers one of which has a car wile the other is named on two other vehicles?... -
What's the best small economical car? 16 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am large disabled person who drives a Seat Ateca automatic. I want to buy a small economical petrol auto for two of my offsprings to share. It needs... -
Can you recommend a reliable, easy to drive medium-sized SUV, with low CO2 emissions? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need a comfortable, medium-sized SUV to replace my Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0, which was written off in a flood. My budget is around £15,000 but... -
What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy... -
My partner has a phobia of modern technology - can you recommend a suitable replacement for their ageing Audi? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load... -
I bought a car that's unfit to drive - what can I do? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said... -
Best small car with upright seats? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having been a loyal Nissan customer for 14 years, I recently bought a new Micra, but driving it gave me a really bad neck and back after just a couple... -
What estate or MPV should I buy to replace my Mondeo Edge? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wish to change my 2006 Mondeo Edge for an estate car or good alternative. As it will be my last vehicle I am looking for something with a high ride,... -
Taking sides 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am 69 years old, and despite driving tens of thousands of miles in this country, have never driven on the Continent. My wife and I would like to go to... -
Is this a wind up? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law purchased a Hyundai i10 under the Scappage Scheme 12 months ago and is highly delighted with the car. During the recent hot spell she... -
Can you recommend a fun and comfortable Volkswagen? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’m a Volkswagen Golf fan - I have been for years - but now I need to change my car so that I can transport my elderly parents around. A Golf is too small... -
I'm an international student in Manchester - what will bring my insurance premium down? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 25 years old, international full-time student in Manchester. I've been in the UK since 2013 and got my driving license in 2011. I was recently offered... -
I let a friend drive my car and he got a ticket - can the police now take me to court if he had no insurance? 10 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I permitted my friend from Belgium to drive my car. I received a speeding ticket and gave his name and address to the police. They asked for proof of insurance... -
Can my wife drive my car even if I remove her as a named driver? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my insurance policy by taking my wife off the policy as a named driver as it will be cheaper. If I let her drive the car with... -
What one car should me and my wife replace our cars with? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having had a car each my wife and I now only need one car. Things to consider are, we like to buy new, we only drive about 8000 miles a year, we want a... -
Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car...