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  Do you recommend 4WD or winter tyres? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better, getting four-wheel-drive as an extra or fitting winter tyres?
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  I have a UK licence, converted from a French licence - will I need to take a UK test to drive a motorhome? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I passed the driving test in 1989 in France and converted it to UK driving licence in 1998. I'm looking at motorhome and just realised my licence does...
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  If my car fails its MoT can I drive it home to get it repaired? 4 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car in for an MoT one month before it was due. My question is if the car fails its MoT can I drive it home to repair it and then return it back...
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  What's a good car for driving in winter? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I know it is high summer, but can you recommend a winter runaround that can be used on untreated rural roads? My current car is a BMW 5 Series estate which...
• Toyota hybrid, Seat Leon, Ford Focus - Used car recommendation 30 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I am looking for a reliable, decent to drive and ideally with an mpg of around 40 or more 2016-2017 petrol automatic to have for the next 3-5 years. My budget is about £15000. I am not interested in the way it looks very much, but I do care about reliability, decent comfort inside and to be nice enough to drive especially around town where I do most of my driving.
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  I'm 58 years old and taking driving lessons - when I pass the test, will insurance be the same as if I was a young driver? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 58 years old and currently taking driving lessons. On the basis that I pass my test at some point and want to buy a car, would I be expected to pay...
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  What large, front-wheel drive van would you recommend? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Large vans all have their issues. What large, front-wheel drive van would you recommend? I already own a Ford Transit so something different please.
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  Will the Kia Sorento take three child seats? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2014 Kia Sportage and am very happy with it. Looks like we'll need to fit three child seats in the car soon, so the logical choice...
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  Ford Mondeo ST220 or BMW 330Ci? 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Which car would you say is the best in your opinion? The Ford Mondeo ST220 or the BMW 330ci M-Sport?
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  Will I have DPF problems with this driving style? 3 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by a 2010 36k Qashqai 2.0-litre diesel with FSH. I like everything about it but concerned whether I might have DPF issues. Annual mileage...
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  Vauxhall Movano – which powertrain is best? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a Vauxhall Movano, but can’t work out if I need front-wheel or rear-wheel drive? Also, which engine is best?
• Any - New driver: worth driving something cheap first? 24 May 2013 (Forum)
  As you can tell I'm not quite sure what type of car I want, but I'm also wondering if I'll be well placed to test drive cars with very little experience. So, my question: is there any sense in buying something cheap while I get the hang of driving/reverse into bollards/get a sense of what I might want from a more expensive car?
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  Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that...
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  4x4 for £10,000 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 4x4. It will be used for commuting and general driving but also going up and down a mile long pot holed drive four times a day and...
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  Is it legal to disregard driving regulations in a private car park? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For two weeks I have seen the same person drive the wrong way around a local supermarket car park. Anyone can make a mistake so as I walked past I asked...
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  Buying a small used car? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa Club. I would like to change my car for something smaller, that handles well and has a comfortable driving position....
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  Driving in a high gear at low speeds - a question 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading more reviews about driving in a high gear at low speeds to achieve fuel economy. I have tried this since and can happily plod along...
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  Replacing driving light bulbs on peugeot 5008 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One of my driving light bulbs has blown on my 5008 - Halfords has never changed such a bulb, and my local dealer requests about £90 to remove front bumper...
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  aerosol tyre sealant 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The new Boxster comes without even a half size spare wheel and only the dreaded aerosol can of foam to use in an emergency. I plan to drive in out of the...
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  Multiple CV joint failures on an old AX 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had multiple inner CV joint failures. Joint completely pulls apart. Have had three new drive shafts. First two failed within few miles of fitting...