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How do I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds? -
Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper... -
Can I drive a SORN car to an MoT? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it... -
How do I renew my expired driving licence? 23 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My UK driving licence expired 6 years ago when I reached my 70th birthday. As I was living abroad at the time I was not able to renew. I am now back in... -
Can I drive a car in the US on my UK insurance? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to the U.S. for a couple of weeks and a relative has said I can use their car while I'm there. How do I make sure I'm fully insured while using... -
What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in bad weather conditions? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small car would you recommend as best suited to drive in wintery conditions? So far we have looked at the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift and Vauxhall Corsa. -
Do I have to tax and insure a vehicle if it's parked on a private drive and not being driven? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car privately - my first car. It's currently parked on a private drive and was delivered by the former owner who is sending off the appropriate... -
My doctor says I'm fit to drive after a stroke - do I need to advise the DVLA about it anyway? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had a small stroke, what should I do? Doctor says I’m fit to drive. Do I have to advise the DVLA? I haven’t so far. -
I reversed into a car opposite my drive - are they partly responsible for inconsiderate parking? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I accidentally reversed into a car parked opposite my driveway whilst trying to reverse out of my driveway. Should the other car owner be held partly responsible... -
Which 4-6 year old estate should I get for reliability and driving pleasure? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
A while back you recommended a Honda Civic for my daily commute. I'm mightily happy with it but now I need a petrol Estate. Up to say 6 years old, capable... -
Need a car with good economy for driving in town 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota... -
Why doesn't Volkswagen do a petrol Passat? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a new Volkswagen Passat, however no petrol engines are available and I am a little concerned about the SCR/DPF issues that are frequently... -
Buying a £15k sports car for track days and daily driving 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a stock Toyota MR2 roadster that is excellent for track days. I have £15k to spend on something in the same vein that I can use in the UK and Europe... -
How to buy a car with no tax disc? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a car from a private seller whose car's road tax has expired. Obviously, it is unwise to buy a car without inspecting and driving... -
Driving an automatic car - why use neutral? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You mention the advantage of the Mercedes auto box is that the shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal. I have covered... -
Replacing Ford Escord Estate 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had our Escort Estate 10 years and are struggling to decide on suitable replacement. Due to arthriticky knees want something we can sit up in,... -
Driving in USA and approaching 70 years old. Can you help us? 2 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise sites to research about driving in the USA as I am approaching 70 years old. I have driven all over the country for thirty years or so... -
What items of kit are mandatory when driving in France 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am going to France with my son who will be driving his own car. He is inclined to dismiss the legal requirements regarding items of kit to carry. Would... -
Which small manual car for a tall passenger? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 84 years of age and currently drive a Ford Fusion. I wish to find something smaller, manual, preferably a four-door, but would take a two-door if... -
Do I have to re-apply for both parts of my driving licence? 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently I mislaid the Counterpart Driving license but still have my plastic card. I wrote to DVLA who have come back with forms for a completely new driving...
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