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Dot dot dash dash 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1999V Peugeot 406 executive automatic; a car which is a delight to drive. Last Sunday, driving from London on the M4 back to Reading, the airbag... -
Strapping little fellow 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a new baby arriving at the beginning of November. We've been used to driving round in our 3-door Corsa for the past few years, or me on my motorbike,... -
Seven heaven? 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
As an ageing juvenile of 62, it is only in the last 10 years I have enjoyed a Midget and an MGB Roadster. These have been gone a while but my eye has been... -
The in be teenagers 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm tall (6'6") and have three teenage sons who are going same way. Our current cars (SAAB 95 and Vauxhall Zafira) are reaching the point where we can't... -
A learner driver hit me and now his insurance are refusing to pay out - should I take legal action? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was recently sat stationary at a junction when a third party drove into the back of me because he was waving at another driver in a vehicle in the next... -
Is a Vauxhall Astra GTE Convertible a good classic buy? 11 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered a Vauxhall Astra GTE convertible, do you think this is a good buy that is likely to appreciate in value? I know the standard GTE hatch... -
Can I appeal a parking fine when I didn't actual park? 15 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I parked in a car park with a pay machine. Due to there being two coins jammed in the pay slot, which I and another driver were unable to free, I left... -
Is there a new design of speed camera being used? 30 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed several examples of what seem to be a new form of speed camera. It's much taller than those I've become used to, it's yellow, with... -
My car has failed its MoT on emissions - what can I do to make it pass? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have an emissions fail of 5.41m-1 average. Should I consider that a bad fail? Or hopefully should an air filter check/change, putting in additive and... -
What small SUV should I buy? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have driven SUV's for 40 years. Yesterday I wrote off my seven year old Kia Sportage. I cannot drive a normal low down saloon! I will only be able to... -
Is it possible to use nitrogen to inflate tyres? 25 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to buy a small pressurised container of Nitrogen to top-up Nitrogen inflated tyres? I can get this done at my local ATS depot, but would... -
Are there any plug-in hybrids that come with a spare wheel? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are there any plug-in hybrids than retain the option of a spare wheel? All those I've looked at have petrol only versions with a spare wheel option which... -
What is the best car for 3 with a dog and to tow a caravan? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Our current car is on it's last legs. The dog is bigger than we thought (I think it's actually a wolfhound in disguise) and the small human continues to... -
Is there an in-car communication system I can use to speak to my passenger? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am hearing impaired and wondered if there was an in car communication system between driver and front seat passenger? When I'm driving I can't hear what... -
Will a claim on one insurance policy affect the premium on another? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have two cars on separate insurance policies. One car was written off, this was my fault. This is my first accident in 57 years of driving and the insurance... -
My blue badge was not displayed properly and I was issued a ticket, can I appeal? 11 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I displayed my blue badge on the dashboard but sitting slightly on top of it was an air freshener. I have now received a penalty for not displaying my... -
Why don't automatic lights work on the rear of some cars? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Driving in poor visibility today and noticed lots of cars with no back lights on, despite the fact that their front lights were on. Various manufacturers,... -
What should I replace my Fiesta with? 5 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Edge 2009 but need to replace it, I am happy with 3 or 5 door but need to fit 5 people in the car sometimes. I would like a newer... -
What should I replace my Ford Fiesta with? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic with cruise control heated front seats and front and rear sensors. My wife drives this as well and we both like the... -
Can I have my C1 category reinstated on my licence? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I passed my test whilse in the Military Police many many years ago. I noticed some years back that the Category C1 had disappeared from my licence. Can...

