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Renewal form 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a reminder from DVLA to renew my driving licence which was due to expire in June. Enclosed with the reminder was a leaflet suggesting that... -
Risk and re-warned 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son hopes to pass his driving test soon and we plan to buy him a car out of his savings. We have a budget of about £2,000 and are looking... -
Flat bloke 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have suffered a puncture (screw in tread) in a Bridgestone runflat on my RAV-4 T180. When I bought the car new from Loders at Dorchester I was told that... -
Money-gran 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend alternatives to the Honda Jazz on which I might get a good deal? I had a drive in the Jazz 1.4. Nice car, more comfortable and a better... -
Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning... -
I reversed into car that didn't have an MoT - what should I do? 8 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was driving down a narrow country lane and a big tractor was coming towards me. I'd just passed a drive so went to reverse into it, then I hit a Land... -
BMW X1 veering to the left 17 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
In late June 2012 I purchased a new BMW X1 from a local BMW dealer. Right from day one I noticed a slight pulling to the left and just thought it must... -
Buying used diesel estate/hatch that will not depreciate with high personal miles 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used small estate car or square ended hatchback which has good mpg which will not depreciate massively. I will drive the car 110 miles... -
Recommended car choice? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which I love, but it is thirsty and expensive to run. I like the seven-seat mode for the grandparents, huge boot, driving... -
Left indicator turns itself on 10 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My left hand indicator keeps coming on randomly and is getting pretty anoying. Can anyone help or have they experienced this problem before. I drive a... -
Can you recommend an SUV available on the Motability scheme? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
We've followed you advice over the years which guided us to a second hand 09 plate Mazda 5, and a beautiful brand new 18 plate Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav. Due... -
Will aftermarket accessories invalidate my warranty? 21 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a brand new MINI Cooper. It doesn't have sat nav as standard so I bought the Mini Click and Drive base system from a company selling... -
Engine lost oil after a service 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hello, Last Monday I took my Hyundai Trajet 2.0 diesel 2002 to be serviced, have a brake hydraulic issue fixed and a cam belt change. I picked up the... -
What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric... -
The coil spring of our 2017 car broke, severing the brake and starting a fire. Can we do anything if the car is out of warranty? 30 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
Due to a strange noise, while driving, we thought was something banging around in the boot. We stopped to check and flames were coming from the offside... -
What large, petrol models would you suggest for a young family with children? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
A relative of mine is interested in buying a 2012 Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 2.0 TDI DSG with 69,000 miles for under £5000. What other large, petrol,... -
What should I do if I'm self isolating (over 70) and my MoT is due to run out? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm an elderly car driver over 70 and, as you know, we have been told to self-isolate for four months. In two months time, my MoT runs out. Should I inform... -
Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether... -
What car do you suggest for a long motorway commute? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at replacing our current car for a nice, fuel-efficient car for our daily commute. Currently, I drive a 140-mile round trip every working day... -
How do we switch the insurance on three cars around without incurring costs? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Three members of my family are all with different insurers on three different cars. We are planning to switch the vehicles around - how do we do so without...
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