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• 'How's My Driving Number' 10 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  A friend of mine ( self employed ) has this kind of thing on his van. It is in fact his own mobile number. On the odd occasion when someone has rung it...
• Addition to driving test? 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  perhaps new drivers ( and those of us who may feel invincible) should view the pictures on this web-site so they know what they're getting themselves into... http://www.wreckedexotics.com/newphotos/bad/ caution...
• Braking through corners 23 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have noticed in my area that learner drivers are being taught to drive as if the car is rear wheel drive, i.e. Brake at the apex of the corner, instead of before and accelerate through the corner. Or is it just me? {Typo in subject header corrected - DD}
• want a robin reliant. Can I learn in one 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm in the process of saving for a cheap Robin car, three-wheeler. Have been told I can drive one on a provisional. Are there any driving instructors in the UK that teach in Robins?
• Think you are a good driver? Prove it! 22 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  http://www.go-red.co.uk/game/red-driving-game.htm Have a go on this driving test game I found, my top score is 67%, quite poor I know, but at least its a pass!! Rich
• Things that have hit you? 24 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  The other day driving on the M25 a flying object which looked like a bit of metal flew out of nowhere and hit my windscreen, cracking it. Anyone got any strange stories of ufo's hitting them while driving?
• Rockingham 24 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Was looking at some drive days at Rockingham. Although the duration is stated as 3 hours, actual drive time is 25 min. I have been to Thruxton and found it good value comparativly. Is there anything that I am missing out in Rockingham ?
• Cambelt Busters 21 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  HJ is keen on chains for cam drives as belts, it seems, are liable to break. Are belt breakages down to anything in particular, such as hard driving? Are some cars known belt-busters? Where can I make a chain/belt comparison online for a prospective new purchase?
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  What should I replace my Jaguar X-Type with? 30 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0-litre diesel for the last 16 years. Mileage was 33,000 when I bought it and is now 180,000. It is great...
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  What is the AA Vixa app? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting the AA Vixa app that checks the vehicle health. It costs from £5.99 per month. I drive a Vauxhall Corsa 21 plate. Is it worth it?
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  My family has had an NIP for speeding but we don't know who was driving at the time - what can we do? 27 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Two family members have received an NIP for the same offence, we don’t know which one was driving, what do we do? It was a company vehicle that both drive...
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  Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?
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  Can I get insured on my wife's company car? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s company car is only insured by the company for her to drive. The company are happy for a spouse to drive it but they must arrange their own separate...
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  How long should a set of brake pads and discs last? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles should the brake pads and discs last with normal driving on my 2018 Dacia Sanders?
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  Do you need a driving licence for an electric bike? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that electric scooter riders require a driving licence to use, is the same true for electric powered bicycles, and, if so, is a provisional...
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  DSG - do I put it in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ateca 1.5 petrol DSG 2021 model. Do you have to take out of drive and put it into neutral or park when stood at lights, or heavy traffic,...
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  I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new? 6 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height....
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  Can I drive my car with power steering failure? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1994 Daimler Double Six (X305) with a serious power steering leak. I have booked it into a specialist garage but will it still be drivable with...
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  My SORN'd car has developed brake disc rust. Will this come off when I drive it? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Mondeo estate has been sitting on my drive, on a SORN, for the past five months. Consequently, the brake discs have developed surface rust....
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  How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?