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I'm being prosecuted for speeding but the police won't supply photographic evidence. What should I do? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January I received a speeding ticket for an alleged offence in November. I wrote to the authorities asking for the photographic evidence they informed... -
Why is the trip computer on my car inaccurate? 11 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Like your reader last weekl I acquired (on a lease) a new Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid in January 2025. I have done 6500 miles (varied driving) and have kept... -
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... -
Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of... -
The MPG on my car is terrible - what could be the cause? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes... -
DVLA tell me my my Austin Healey has been cloned, can I claim compensation? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
When I came to sell my 100/4M in October 2023, I was made aware that I was not the registered owner, that DVLA had issued a replacement V5C for a replica... -
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... -
I had an accident in a courtesy car, what do I do? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car was having a clutch fitted, the garage lent me a car. A courier company vehicle (I think in training) drove into my lane on a busy roundabout forcing... -
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... -
Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests... -
Has a gearbox fault damaged my car's clutch? 17 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that is 17 months old. I've owned it since new and covered 8000 miles in that time. A month ago, the car developed a gearbox grinding/crunching.... -
Can you recommend an SUV with a comfortable ride? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife has spinal nerve damage and finds most cars uncomfortable to ride in and difficult to get in and out. We also have a large dog so large boot space... -
Should drivers give way to cars joining from a side road? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Down here in the South East, a habit seems to have developed where drivers stop to let other drivers out of a side road onto the main road. This is very... -
Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with... -
Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are high mileage cars good value? -
Are there still issues with the 1.5-litre engine in Volkswagen/Skoda models? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
The petrol 1.5-litre engine in the Volkswagen Group range is supposedly fixed by software, but I rang my local garage and the sales guy didn't know about... -
Is it a bad idea to buy a car online without test driving it? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a used car I like the look of on a main dealer's website. I've spoken to a sales person, agreed a price and a price for my part exchange. I was... -
I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old... -
What's a good motorbike for a 10,000 mile trip? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around... -
Which sat nav for under £100 would you recommend? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a sat nav as a Christmas present for my dad. What's the best model for under £100?

