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I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,... -
Should I carry my driving licence at all times? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I was stopped by the police yesterday, who took exception to the fact that I didn't have my driving licence on me. I'd always understood that you could... -
Can I buy a car in France and drive it back to the UK? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a 1986 Citroen in France and drive it home. What documents will I need and what are the regulations post brexit? -
I moved over to let a driver merge from a slip road - was this the right thing to do? 7 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was very interested in the letter in last week’s Motoring Agony column, entitled ‘Sliproady Customer', about the attitude of some people to the way in... -
DVLA and holders of French licences 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
The DVLA tells me that regardless of being a French/Spanish or other EU resident holding a driving licence of the country in which resident they are subject... -
Can I recommend the IAM driving course for older drivers? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for your numerous and excellent articles particularly re. safer driving. May I recommend the Institute of Advanced Motorists? At the age of 80 I... -
Peugeot 307: lights switching off/on while driving! 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Peugeot have recalled 307s for a fault causing headlights to switch off unexpectedly. I'd not previously heard of this problem, but I do now! In brief.... -
Car not available for a test drive? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife was interested in buying a Hyundai i20 with automatic transmission, but we could not find any garage able to provide one to try out. I phoned... -
Which cars offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a slipped disc a few years ago, and still get backache. I find that sitting for more than about half an hour brings on back and leg pain, and driving... -
Will the Hyundai i30 make a good driving school car and will any DPF problems be covered by a warranty? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently asked for advice on the best car for a driving instructor, and one of the recommendations was a Hyundai i10. I dismissed this as having no student... -
Does my new Fiat Panda 4x4 have the same 4-wheel drive system as my old one? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 (1.24 petrol version on your advice) having been delighted with my first one which fetched a good price. That first... -
Nonsure rescue 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
In a recent British ‘police reality’ TV show a driver was stopped, because his car came back as No Insurance. The police told him why they stopped him.... -
Was I missold a car because it's not getting the mpg I was told? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
What do the WLTP phases mean in real terms? Is the extra high phase just motorway driving? Basically, I bought a new Hyundai Kona 1.6 hybrid as I wanted... -
What is a suitable electric car for a driving instructor? 2 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am currently undergoing training to become a driving instructor. Once I have qualified, I am looking to buy my own vehicle rather than lease from one... -
Can I exchange my French driving licence back to a UK one? 24 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I held a UK full car licence for many years but post-Brexit had to exchange for a French one (December 2022). I have now moved back to UK and need to reverse... -
How much value would a new drive battery add to our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that's done 98,000 miles. Our local Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed that the drive battery is below 70% and we've... -
I can't renew my driving licence online and can't reach DVLA. Can you help? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Several times I've tried to renew my licence online, each time I'm told that it's expired and the photo is out of date. Both are wrong; my licence expires... -
I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile... -
Buying a new car - suitable for tall family with newly qualified 18 year old to drive 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Vauxhall Zafira SR1 and a Peugeot 308 1.6 Hdi Sport. Our 18 year old son who is going to university in the autumn had just passed his... -
Most economical way to insure cars for private sale? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have two cars that I want to sell privately. Both are currently SORN'd and un-insured (stored on private premises). I insured one of them (a 2002 Volkswagen...
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