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Can my wife learn to drive in a Renault Twizy? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has never had a full driving licence. I contacted Renault to ask if their electric Twizzy model is approved for learner drivers, and for taking... -
Young driver's record - do I have to report this to an insurer? 19 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, 26 is a named driver on my car policy as well as having a car of her own. In the last two years she has been involved whilst driving in... -
Is there anything we can do to reduce the accidents involving young drivers? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I responded to yet another tragic young driver road traffic crash last night (see www.basics.org.uk). On reflection today I'm wondering how this can be... -
Where's the best place to get insurance for a young driver with a cancelled policy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 18 year old stepson has had his insurance void/cancelled because he failed to notify the insurance company of modifications to his car. He is now looking... -
New car needed for young driver who will cover lots of miles - what do you suggest? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 19 year old son has just got a new job that involves driving high mileage. He needs a new car with a large boot, good fuel economy and low insurance.... -
Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also... -
Do I need to declare an accident if I was the only one involved? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my car recently and crashed into a traffic island. No one was injured and my car was the only vehicle to receive any damage. Am I required... -
How can I defend my friend against an accident claim when he was driving my car? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help me? At the end of last year I loaned my car to a Missionary friend who returned to this country for Christmas, who was aged 55 with... -
Is this kind of thing available any more? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I was a young driver in the late 1960s I had a simple cut-out switch to help deter thieves. I also read about a more sophisticated device that allowed... -
Car damaged by hit and run – what should I do? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
A young driver recently hit the back of my Mazda MX-5. Not a lot of damage was done but the lady in question drove off without stopping. Fortunately I... -
How can we solve this insurance problem? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some 6 months ago my daughter was stationary in the outer lane of an urban dual carriage way waiting for the car in front to turn right. A commercial vehicle... -
Insurance black boxes? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Are 'black boxes' fitted to cars for young drivers good or bad? -
Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable... -
Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a... -
Why are drivers being fined for using motorway service areas in poor weather? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I noticed a letter with regards to the 'fine' applied to parking in a service area on a night when the weather was exceedingly poor. I write to say that... -
Insuring an older car for a young driver? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
A while ago, I remember reading in your segment that the MG midget would make a good car for a teenage driver due to its small engine size and resultant... -
Cars with large boots? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for an economical family car with a large boot. We have two young children and a teenager and go camping every summer, so need something... -
Young, limited funds, high insurance and a desire for a British classic... 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am young at 21, with one years only full UK license holding (2 in August). I have around £2500 available to buy a classic car, with Insurance, Road Tax... -
Insuring a young driver on one of our cars? 1 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of insuring our 21-year-old step son one of our cars for him to drive (it is a "second" car as both myself and my partner use two other... -
How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old....