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Driving back into UK with camper van on SORN 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been in france for the past five years, stuck here with camper van and drunk violent partner. Unable to drive van as too big for me to drive. Partner... -
Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About... -
Will the petrol in my Kia Niro PHEV deteriorate if not used? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a six year old Kia Niro PHEV. I have recently downsized my housing and now live in a small bungalow. My car now mainly sits in my driveway and when... -
What should we replace our family MPV with? 15 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have an 18 plate 1.4 Petrol VW Sharan which has done just over 96K miles. We bought it as an ex demo, so it was loaded with extras. As it is approaching... -
Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery... -
Are protruding side steps legal? 3 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
What's the legal situation with regard to vehicles that have protruding foot steps? I regularly see MPV taxis with side access steps fitted, sometimes... -
What are the rules on driving after having your licence revoked on medical grounds? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My partner had her licence revoked on medical grounds in October last year due to her having an unprovoked seizure. She's had no further seizures since... -
Why has my car insurance increased so much this year? 20 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My insurance premium has doubled in 12 months, for a Toyota Touring 2.0 Hybrid. I am 74, with 57 years driving and a clean licence, as well as being an... -
Can you recommend a replacement wing mounted aerial supplier? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 convertible 1.8i petrol which has an offside front wing mounted, powered retracting aerial i.e. radio on/off makes... -
Why has the Volkswagen 1.5 TSI timing belt interval changed? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a VW Passat GT 2018 plate with the 1.5 TSI engine, it has 28,500 miles on the clock and is in lovely condition. All services are done at that dealer... -
I need to replace two SUVs with a single 4x4 with a large boot, what would you suggest? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Currently I drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD with 120,000 miles on the clock and my wife a 2002 2.0 Suzuki Grand Vitara which has done nearly... -
Can I swap named drivers on my insurance to keep both our no claims bonus? 30 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
During our 25 years together my wife and I have always had our own cars. Last year that changed when we decided that one car would suffice and we sold... -
Can I get multi vehicle insurance for three cars? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm the owner/driver of two vehicles, a VW Transporter, business use fully comp and Insured for max mileage of 5k per annum and my runabout Ford Mondeo... -
Should I adjust tyre pressures in hot weather? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
In response to another question recently asked on tyre pressure and temperature, I've just come back from a high speed Germany tour in 35-plus degrees... -
My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought... -
Long delivery times for Cupra Formentor - is this reasonable? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
We originally ordered the Cupra Formentor 190bhp in April 2021, changed the order in May to a 2 litre 190bhp, which was originally not available. Cupra... -
Should I replace my E-Class diesel with an EV? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I presently have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel but am thinking of a greener option for the future. However, I am sure I am not alone in seeing "range... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
Can I buy a Bluetooth aftermarket reversing camera for my car? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Jazz and would like to connect a reversing camera to the cars display screen. Is there a Bluetooth camera that can do this? -
Are tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) reliable? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
How sensitive are tyre pressure monitors? My wife’s Skoda Fabia’s tyre pressure warning came on recently and when I checked the pressures they were all...

