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My daughter's insurance was wrongfully cancelled, then reinstated - will she need to declare this in future? 30 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Peugeot 108 on their Just Add Fuel agreement. She's 20 with a perfect driving record. Everything has been okay until she went to university... -
Why does my diesel Volkswagen Golf engine cut out and restart when I slow down? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning... -
Can I insure my 2003 BMW X5 as a classic? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I live in Enfield where i have to pay ULEZ. Vehicle is currently off road declared SORN, however I want to get the vehicle back on road in a month or two.... -
Should I pay a fine for not displaying my blue badge? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have received a demand for £60.00 if paid within 14 days for parking in a (what I thought was a council owned) car park in a marked disabled driver bay.... -
Can you recommend some all-weather tyres? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have 2018 Volvo XC60, which was fitted with Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 235/55 R19. They will soon be coming up for replacement. What do you recommend?... -
I bought a classic car described as 'immaculate' but it has many faults - can I return it and get a refund? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a fully refurbished 1972 MGB Roadster seven days ago which was advertised as immaculate, in as new condition, mileometer reset to zero, essentially... -
How do I protect my car key signal from being stolen electronically when my car is parked? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
How do I protect my car key signal from being stolen electronically when my car is parked? -
Are there any rearview mirror dashcams that can also act as a reversing camera? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss... -
How do black boxes work? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me how black box insurance works? I understand it records your driving but I have the feeling it could come back to haunt you? I am... -
My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting... -
Where do I stand if I have been unknowingly driving without a licence and insurance? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
A few months back I was driving my son's car. We parked and when we came back someone was just about to put a note on to say someone else had hit it. Minor... -
Should I declare an insurance claim on my motorbike when applying for car insurance? 3 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I used to ride motorcycles. In 2007 I had a no fault accident where my bike was written off. My insurance paid out without quibble and my solicitor put... -
What are the speed limit tolerances in Spain? 29 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I try to be very careful re speed limits. I am to visit Lanzarote soon after 8 years. I read the Spanish are hot on speeding, for good reasons it must... -
I've been sent an NIP for speeding but the speed limit sign was obscured - can I appeal? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution - I was travelling at 35mph in a 30 limit, this in a rural area without street lighting. The 30mph repeater... -
I'm looking to buy either a new Jaguar XE or a Genesis G70 - which is the better option? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace my car in the next six months and need a bit of your advice. My wife has taken a shine to the Jaguar XE so we have been looking... -
BMW 520d G31 turbo failure - what are my rights? 13 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
In June 2021 we bought an approved used BMW 520d G31 with 35,000 miles on the clock for £22,500. About two weeks ago a warning came up with a drivetrain... -
Motor trader has sold me a mapped car - what are my rights? 6 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I part-exchanged my car two months ago for a 2019 BMW M140i from a trader. Within weeks of owning the car, I discovered it had been engine mapped. The... -
The DVLA has returned my driving licence renewal on medical grounds - what do I do? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Last month I sent my driving licence to the DVLA for renewal, enclosing a D4 medical examination report which was valid at the time but due to the delay... -
I bought a Range Rover Velar from a dealer and discovered that it is a pre-production model - what do I do? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having recently purchased a Range Rover Velar from a main dealer and paid £465 road tax I have just received the following from DVLA. "It has been identified... -
Why won't my SLK unlock? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes SLK 250 won't unlock. Last Sunday it sat on my drive during very heavy rain and hasn't let anyone in since. The key raises the button but the...

