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Clutch-muncher 21 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My mother is about to have her third clutch in four years replaced. We moved to rural Devon where there are steep hills and narrow lanes with passing... -
First Car for 31 year old 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son has at 31 just taken and passed his driving test and is proceeding to take Pass Plus. He needs to buy a car for use in city centre (Birmingham)... -
New Ford Focus - could you let me know about the handling 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wanted to ask you a favor, I have read few 2012 Ford Focus reviews and everyone say it's comfortable and the build quality is fantastic, but almost everyone... -
Buying a small four-wheel drive 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Hyundai Coupe, having had many BMW 3-Series. She loves the Hyundai, but we want a used small four-wheel drive as my Jaguar XF is useless... -
Can I drive my Vauxhall Corsa without wing mirrors? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
During the night some scumbag stole my Vauxhall Corsa SRI's door mirrors. I have now discovered that this was a limited edition and Vauxhall no longer... -
Which model of Vauxhall Tiguan is most fuel-efficient? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise which is the most fuel efficient 4-wheel drive model of the Tiguan range? I currently drive a Volkswagen Driver and I need a vehicle... -
Rack and ruin 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2002, 8,000 mile 3 door Honda Civic 1.4 Vision (bought privately from a "one lady owner). It’s fully serviced, timing belt changed etc., and body... -
What engaging to drive car do you recommend? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used car to replace my rapidly aging Peugeot 207. My criteria are a budget of £18k, 2017 or newer, 50k miles tops, manual petrol, sub 9-ish... -
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....

