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Smartie pants 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Like CW of Moseley, I am experiencing much below indicated fuel economy from my new model Smart ForTwo. Friends with original model Smarts certainly seem... -
Speeding Fines from Australia 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned from Australia where I was driving a hired car. I have now received two speeding fines in the post relating to being caught on... -
How do I know when do the restrictions on smart motorways end? 18 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I regularly drive on a 20 mile stretch of smart motorway, often late at night. When do "restrictions" end? For example, if two left lanes show red X and... -
Our car was stolen off our drive. What can we do to prevent this happening again? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
As an early Christmas present, we had our keyless-start Mercedes-Benz GLC stolen off our driveway a week ago. Insurance payment on its way. What's the... -
What's the best option for in-car navigation? 22 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda CX-5 is three years old and the free sat nav updates will soon end. What is the best option taking into consideration that I have an Apple iPhone... -
Is the Honda Jazz SE i-VTEC a good car? 20 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're planing on buying a second car for my wife (commuting and dropping our daughter to nursery). She is a new driver and would prefer a smallish car... -
Why don't manufacturers fit speed limit warnings as part of satnav systems? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from Norfolk Constabulary for exceeding a 30mph speed limit in Norwich by 5mph. I will be allowed... -
Is there a way of limiting motorway accidents caused by left-hand drive HGVs? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 2006 my son got side-swiped by a left-hand drive Polish lorry. Whilst overtaking in a long slow queue on a motorway, he was clipped on the rear of his... -
Parking charge notices 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know there have been a lot of questions regarding parking charge notices issued by private parking companies. I overstayed in my local Asda by 25 mins... -
Thanks to NCP for cancelling my parking charge when I picked up the receipt instead of the ticket. 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On a recent day out to London with a friend, as he parked his car at Hillingdon Tube Station, I paid the daily £5 charge at the appropriate machine. On... -
Is it true that rich foreigners do not need to hold conventional motor insurance? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My nephew had his car damaged by a Middle Eastern gentleman driving a McClaren Mercedes-Benz. The incident happened on a Saturday afternoon outside Harrods... -
Beside himself 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Question: What's the UK's least-used stretch of road? Answer: The inside lane of any of its motorways. Why am I paying for the widening of many of our... -
Am I insured to drive my late father's car on my insurance? 2 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My elderly step father recently passed away and his car has been inherited by my mother, who cannot drive. She wants to keep the car in the short term... -
Is it illegal to display a registration plate behind the windscreen? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car passed its MOT with its front registration plate fixed to my car's bonnet with gaffer tape. I'd been waiting at the time for the proper plate holder... -
Do I need to tell my insurance that I have received a fixed penalty notice? 13 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
After 52 years of driving, 19 years claim free and just 2 FPNs (1984 and 2006) I was annoyed last night to receive one. No question of the 36mph in a 30mph... -
Can I contest a PCN for a low traffic neighbourhood contravention? 3 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I received a PCN on Stoke Newington Church St junction of Marton Road for contravening the prohibition of a car on a road. I did see a tiny yellow sign... -
I'm at a loss when it comes to options and trims. Any advice? 8 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 70s and live in Somerset where these are very narrow lanes etc. We go to Cardiff frequently so motorway driving and a bit of city. We... -
My American friend got a ticket while driving my car and I'm now being prosecuted. Will I be held responsible? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My friend was visiting from the US and agreed to do some errands for me driving my car. He said he has 'DOC' coverage, meaning his insurance covers him... -
I have serious safety concerns about Smart motorways - what's your opinion? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I commute along part of the M60, which for the last three years has been in the process of being "upgraded" to a Smart motorway. It has been without a... -
Value of 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS GT AMG Coupe? 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe,in Obsidian Black, with AMG Interior Carbon-Fibre Package, Homelink Garage Door Opener, Reversing Camera, Blind...
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