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Can you get breakdown cover for two cars? 18 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both still drive and each own our own car. We are 'getting on a bit' in years but are keen to carry on driving while we feel safe to do... -
Can my named driver use the car for occasional commuting? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
If my partner who's a named driver on my car needed to drive very occasionally to work as a locum at different locations should we inform the insurance... -
Do we need to tell our insurer about my wife's hip replacement? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks). Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she... -
Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage? -
I need a small automatic hatchback, what would you recommend? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a small practical newish family car that we only drive short distances in, approximately 20-30 mile a day and not long distances over... -
When will the DVLA tell me when I can drive again? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Could you please help me to find out if I am allowed to drive again? I had to contact the DVLA because I have a medical problem that I had to inform... -
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT? -
I'm driving in France in June but my insurance company will not issue a Green Card until the date Brexit is announced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT... -
Why do I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front. Am I imagining this or is... -
I drive 60 miles a week - is electric or hybrid best for my next car? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for... -
Will a two-wheel drive on winter tyres car be as competent as a 4WD? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new car and have narrowed my search down to an Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R or BMW M140i.The best to drive is the BMW, but... -
Buying a family car for low mileage driving - Kia Niro or Toyota Prius? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 8000 to 11,000 miles per year and want a reliable and high MPG car, priced around £25k. Majority of the travel is less than three miles,... -
Best used car for motorway driving - Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2013 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport (41,000 miles) or a 2012 BMW 316d with 46,300 miles on the clock.... -
Mitsubishi Shogun won't change gear 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won't move. It changes gears... -
Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't... -
What's the insurance status of a works van? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I drive a work van on a the works insurance policy. There are multiple drivers who drive it and - as you might expect - the bodywork gets dents and marks... -
Size 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
A friend ,in her eighties, currently drives a Suzuki splash automatic. Due to the width of the car relative to the garage, even with the wing mirrors folded... -
When driving a smell of exhaust enters the cabin. What is it? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
When driving over distances of about 30 miles or so on the motorway at approx 70mph on occasion an exhaust gas smell enters the cabin. This is not constant,... -
What's the best 4x4 for £20,000? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a replacement car. It needs to be able to carry skis for my annual runs to the French Alps and cost around £20,000 (new or used).... -
Using cruise control in wet weather - is it safe? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A general email is circulating advising that cruise control should not be engaged when there is rain or snow/ice. It explains that when hydroplaning occurs...