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Should I leave an auto in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 11 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Kuga automatic. When stopped for a couple of minutes at traffic lights my habit is to put on the handbrake and select neutral. My adult son... -
Waiting three months for new medical driving licence, what can I do? 24 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I had a seizure 12 months ago and have been diagnosed with nocturnal seizures. I have done my 12 months no driving but because my licence was medically... -
Can you recommend an efficient small car? 2 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ibiza, which I love and thought was environmentally friendly but now I need to change it as I mostly make long journeys between Nottingham... -
What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV with an automatic gearbox? I don’t need a huge family car but I do need plenty of space/seats that can fold... -
Can I drive my car with warning lights on if the garages are closed? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai ix20. I have just noticed that the ABS warning light and the ESP lights have come on. I have checked the fuses and they are fine. As they... -
Can we keep our DSG automatic in D when held on the handbrake? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We are about to buy a Volkswagen T-Cross DSG which has a manual handbrake. In London we have a lot of traffic lights and historically we have kept the... -
Would a two wheel drive car fitted with winter tyres cope as well as a 4x4 with winter tyres? 11 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am having to change my 2008 Nissan X-Trail and want to buy a more environmentally friendly car. However, I live in an upland area of Wales where we get... -
I sold a car but the insurance is valid for a couple more months - can I drive another person's car on that policy? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I sold my car a couple of days ago and my insurance policy runs until the end of July. On that policy, I’m covered for third party liability when I drive... -
My son wants to buy a classic car in Morocco and drive it home to the UK - what are the pitfalls of him doing this? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home... -
My brother has been told to surrender his licence due to a medical condition - is his insurance now invalid? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My brother had major surgery last year and again this year. He has now been told by his GP, the local hospital and Kings College Hospital consultants that... -
I want to buy a new car but can't get enough time on the test drive - what do you suggest? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. I've had a very brief test drive, but I'm struggling to get anything more than about 20 mins round the... -
Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted... -
Need a rugged family hatchback - any recommendations? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a used Golf/Focus sized hatchback. I live in the lake district and drive up a lot of mountain passes and winding country lanes... -
Fiat 500 - keep or sell? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a TwinAir Fiat 500, for a mixture of motorway and city driving, and I love it. But in a few months I start a new job which involves an... -
My first over 70 license - HELP! 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
As I am approaching 70, I have received an application form from the DVLA to renew my driving license. Since I do not hold a current UK passport, I am... -
Choosing a car for a big low-mileage driver 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am well over six feet tall and overweight. I work at home and drive very little. I nonetheless like an entertaining car when I do drive. At present I... -
Replacement car for Micra - suggestions? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 65 year old wife drives 10k miles a year and needs a reliable automatic small car, not French, Italian to replace her Micra CVT, which despite full... -
Importing a car from Switzerland to the UK 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been living and working in Switzerland for seven years and am returning to the UK. Due to highish mileage (180k km) there is little demand for my... -
Which hybrid is best for £30k? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI and am looking to change. For the type of driving we now do a hybrid seems to make sense. I am quite taken with... -
Brake failure on my Yaris - why? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 14 year old Toyota Yaris from new, it has covered just 45,000 miles. Until recently it has been regularly serviced by my Toyota dealer and...
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