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• One Careful Owner!! 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Went to a Mazda Event on the weekend at Knockhill. Had a laugh driving RX-8s around the circuit and driving challenges in MX-5s. Biggest topic of conversation was the unlucky people who were going to end up with all those thrashed (clutch/brakes/tyres) 'Mazda demonstation model' cars.
• Is it an auto or not? 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  SWMBO is learning to drive and it could be that a geared car is just too much to learn and an auto would be better. Cheers
• Driving Test Exam 16 May 2004 (Forum)
  Found one of these on-line last night and did a mock test. Now I can't find the website! Anyone have any ideas? PS - only just passed - 31 out of 35,...
• The worst car I have ever been in... 28 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  .... this weeken I had the "pleasure" of driving what must have been the worst drive of my life. It made a Land Rover Mk2 seem like a Rolls Royce. The vehicle M reg Lada Niva Cossack (one of the 4x4). Awful.
• Ford Puma 1.7 - Timing Belt 2 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  SiL's car has done 32k. She asked a good question today. Is it a belt drive or chain drive and of so when does it need changing. Manual wasn't any help. Had to shrug my shoulders and approach Those With Greater Knowledge.
• Driving whilst uninsured 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Russia is struggling with the same problem as the UK of many uninsured drivers (though in much higher numbers whichever way you cut it), but is doing so...
• Fiat Stilo JTD - opinions 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Had a test drive today in a Fiat Stilo JTD diesel, thought it was a really nice car to drive, but I could do with some feedback as to anyones expreriences with the Stilo as ive added to the Stilo 1.9 JTD 115hp 3 door Dynamic to my shopping list.
• VW Golf Mk II Transmission 9 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  1990 VW Golf - big bang while driving (as if rearended) -stops. Can only be pushed off road in reverse. Engine restarted, will go into forward gears and drive but will not engage reverse. Any tips apart from check gearbox and transmission?
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  Do I need to notify the DVLA that I have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve recently been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. I’m on Doxazin for blood pressure and Apixaban blood thinners. The condition doesn’t affect driving,...
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  What classic was described as the 'working man's Rolls Royce'? 5 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
  About 60 years ago there was a car described as a working man's Rolls Royce. I think it was front wheel drive and very nice to drive and ride in. I think...
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  Do noise cancelling tyres work in real-life driving? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Do noise cancelling tyres work in real-life driving? I have 20-inch rims with 255 45 tyres which, unsurprisingly, create quite a lot of road noise on my...
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  Can you get breakdown cover for two cars? 18 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I both still drive and each own our own car. We are 'getting on a bit' in years but are keen to carry on driving while we feel safe to do...
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  Can my named driver use the car for occasional commuting? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If my partner who's a named driver on my car needed to drive very occasionally to work as a locum at different locations should we inform the insurance...
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  Do we need to tell our insurer about my wife's hip replacement? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks). Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she...
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  Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage?
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  I need a small automatic hatchback, what would you recommend? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small practical newish family car that we only drive short distances in, approximately 20-30 mile a day and not long distances over...
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  When will the DVLA tell me when I can drive again? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please help me to find out if I am allowed to drive again? I had to contact the DVLA because I have a medical problem that I had to inform...
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  I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT?
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  I'm driving in France in June but my insurance company will not issue a Green Card until the date Brexit is announced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT...
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  Why do I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front. Am I imagining this or is...