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My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily... -
Do we need more draconian penalties for using mobile phones whilst driving? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is it me, or are there an increasing number of drivers who flaunt the law on using mobile phones while driving? Every day I see car, van and truck drivers... -
Stop lights 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
After years of manual driving, we are now living in the USA and the car we have is automatic. Sitting at traffic lights with a foot on the brake and the... -
Do I need to drive my car set the tyre pressure monitoring system? 19 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
After I have adjusted all four tyres to manufactures recommended settings and reset the onboard system, a message appears saying 'tyre pressure registered.'... -
How do you advise I drive my diesel Peugeot 2008 to avoid DPF issues? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 2008 1.6-litre BlueHDI. I'm aware that travelling very short journeys is not good for diesel cars. However, occasionally it is unavoidable... -
Looking for a hybrid on Motability - what should I get? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to replace my current Motability car soon. I test drove a BMW i3 the other day and really like it, however it is not available on Motability, so... -
How far can I drive my van on a spare wheel? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat Doblo Cargo has 16-inch wheels. How far can I safely and legally drive on its 15-inch space saver wheel? -
Need a car with a high seating position 1 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £15,000 to buy a car. It must have a high seating position (I am just over five feet tall, be reliable and feature an automatic gearbox. What do... -
Which diesel MPV has a chain cam engine? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a secondhand left-hand drive diesel MPV such as a Renault Kangoo or Peugeot Partner but with a cam chain drive, as I live in France. What... -
Hand dull 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you help? I'm replacing my wife's X-Trail 2.5L Petrol Sport 04 Plate and handing it back on a balloon payment deal. I have a 52 plate VW Passat 1.9Tdi... -
What car should I buy to transport my disabled mum? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to have to change my car to help transport my disabled mum. She has been in a Nissan Juke and Skoda Karoq both of which she can get into more... -
Can I get car insurance while my delayed medical driving licence is being processed? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been waiting for a medical renewal licence for five months. My insurance is due next month and I am concerned I won't be able to get insured due... -
If a self-driving car caused an accident or death, who's at fault? 30 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
What are the legal consequences if an accident or death is caused as a result of mechanical failure on a driverless car? -
I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving... -
How far and for how long do we need to drive our car to keep it in good condition? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks.... -
Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should... -
I was sold a car that turned out to be an ex-hire car - do I have any redress? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I trade in second-hand cars. I recently purchased a car which turns out to have been an ex-hire car. The seller owns a small hire company. In May this... -
My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty... -
I lost power steering in my Ford Mondeo but it's working again now - what happened? 15 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo TDCi X Sport that's done 95,000 miles. I was driving at appox 40mph when I suddenly lost my power steering. The engine management... -
My car has been caught speeding - but I can't remember who was driving? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I genuinely can't remember making a trip up a certain dual carriageway one morning in April 2017 when my car was photographed by a police camera travelling...
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