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I received a summons for passing a cyclist too close - what's the law in this situation? 12 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have received a summons under the careless driving umbrella, specifically saying I passed a cyclist too close (which I dispute). This came about by the... -
What's a good replacement for my Skoda Rapid? 2 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a replacement for my Skoda Rapid. My requirements are a petrol car with a high driving position, both front seats height adjustable and... -
Should I scrap my 2001 Mazda MX5 - or keep it on the road? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Mazda MX5 1.8 with around 70,000 miles on the clock. It will probably fail its next MoT. Even though the engine and gearbox are still top... -
Why is the gear selector on my 1991 BMW 525 very stiff? 27 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about problems with a 1991 BMW 525 SE automatic. After a very robust drive in a hilly domain the selector of the gearbox selector... -
Do I need a valid MoT certificate to drive in France? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am taking a 1969 MGB Tourer to France soon. The car doesn’t require an MoT certificate in the UK so will I be legal to travel in France without? -
What's a good small automatic that's economical and reliable? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £4k and am looking for a small automatic that will mostly do city driving and school runs for my wife. I have read that MMT (Yaris)... -
We want a petrol seven-seater - what do you suggest? 24 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need a seven seat car but don't do long distance regularly. Most journeys are short such as school, work, shopping. The majority of options are diesel... -
When is the Microlino coming to the UK? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have reserved a Microlino but not paid a deposit - I think it would be a good cheap local runaround for me as I don't walk too well. Do you have any... -
What's the best retro scooter? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving since 1995 and have been a cyclist for more years than I care to remember. I am now looking for a first (retro) scooter - is the Lexmoto... -
Does the water pump need changed with the timing belt? 4 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI needs needs a new timing belt this year. Should the water pump be done at the same time? My local garage has told me the... -
Am I insured if I don't have road tax and an MoT? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Am I still insured if my car doesn't have any road tax or a valid MoT? Where do I stand? -
Why won't my Hyundai Santa Fe let me upshift if it thinks we're going too slow? 10 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai Santa Fe will not let me change up manually if it thinks we are going to slow. My other Tiptronic auto would let me go into any gear, even... -
What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
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I want a van-based car for a large boot space - what do you recommend? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an estate car/van-like car that would give me a big boot space. I need 6.25 feet in length and about 4 feet wide, to drive to Italy and... -
What van-based MPV would you recommend? 18 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are there any alternatives to the Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner. I need the spacious boot with low back entry and windows but I think these two... -
I'm buying a car that's had no tax or MoT for five months - could there be any financial repercussions? 15 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Suzuki Wagon R+, which belonged to the deceased dad of the seller. It's been left on his drive. Tax and MoT ran out in June and it isn't SORN'd.... -
I've been living abroad and only rented cars since 2008 - what's the best way to get insurance upon returning to the UK? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to the UK soon. Having only rented cars in the UK since 2008, what would be the best way to get back into the UK insurance market?... -
I was charged by a French car hire company for a driving violation - is this a scam? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I hired a car at Toulouse airport for 10 days in June. I'm unaware of any traffic violation during the hire, but late in July I received a letter from... -
I got a French speeding fine - do I need to tell my insurer? 8 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been fined 45 Euros for speeding in France. Do I need to tell my insurer? If so, will my insurance costs rise? Will the fact that I don't have any... -
The coolant in my Ford Fiesta was bubbling - is this normal for a turbo engine? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a new Ford Fiesta (not the very latest model) with a 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine. After returning from a drive around town today,...
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