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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Several times I've tried to renew my licence online, each time I'm told that it's expired and the photo is out of date.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... -
Which spacious, reliable vehicle offers good performance in winter? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volvo V50 which is perfect for me and four dogs, however winter conditions pose problems. I live in a rural and hilly part of Devon... -
Is a Yaris suitable for a long winter commute, or should my daughter buy a 4x4 instead? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Toyota Yaris, which she was driving for four years over short to medium distances. Now she is taking up job in Walthamstow (Herts) shortly... -
Why is undertaking still considered 'careless driving'? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
What is this latest nonsense of classifying passing on the nearside as careless driving? On a journey from Inverness to Birmingham at the beginning of... -
Which 4x4 SUV offers good comfort for a bad back sufferer and is reliable for short journeys? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 5-year-old Porsche Boxster and am looking to change it in the next three or four months. I am retired, and enjoy my driving. However,... -
Pedal carp 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your recent reply about left foot braking. If you learn to drive on an automatic that way and never drive a manual, or for that matter... -
What countries require a Crit'Air-equivalent sticker to drive in? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do I need a Crit'Air equivalent sticker for Austria when driving in that country? I already have a German and French sticker ready for our trip. -
How far can I drive with the fuel light on? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
How would I know how many miles I can drive when the fuel light is on before I actually run out of petrol? -
When can I test drive a car in Scotland? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
If and when will it be possible to road test a car in Scotland? -
Is an EV a viable choice for driving through France? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying an electric car but I drive a lot in France. What is the situation with charging points and fees please? -
The interior of my Ford Escort Mk1 smells of petrol when driving - what's wrong? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Escort Mk1 and the interior smells of petrol when driving. The boot has same smell of fumes. What's causing it?

