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Auts and crosses 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 51 Mondeo, which I am looking to replace with something of comparable size. I have a budget of about £15,000 all in and the new car... -
Power or torque 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Which car is better for hilly area driving? 1) Car with high horse power 2) Car with high torque -
What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range... -
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia, can my mum still drive his car? 6 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia and - therefore - cannot drive. My mum can still drive but the car is in his name and so is the insurance, with... -
Why don't National Highways educate drivers about motorways and the left lane? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Rather than have dangerous Smart Motorways, why don’t National Highways reduce congestion by simply educating people and enforcing the rule of driving... -
Renewed my medical driving licence in March 2021 and still waiting, what can I do? 6 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I applied to renew my medical driving licence back in March 2021. As I hadn't owned a car for a while a couple of years had passed since it expired. I... -
Why did my dash cam void my insurance? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I had a dashcam fitted by Halfords into the fuse box. I informed my insurer, who informed me that cover was therefore removed by the underwriter. I had... -
I do 13,000 miles per year - should I go for a petrol car or the cheaper diesel version? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I do approximately 13,000 miles a year and quite a lot of motorway driving. I've seen a good deal for a 2016 Skoda Octravia vRS 2.0 TDI with only 2000... -
My daughter has 15 years accident free driving on my policy, but zero NCD - will insurers take this into account? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is 32 years old and has been a named driver on my policies since she was 17. She has had 15 years of accident free driving, but this does not... -
Why am I getting less mpg than expected in my Toyota Auris Hybrid? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Toyota Auris Hybrid and the electric engine appears to have a very short range. On the indicator of battery power you can never get it fully... -
Driving 35K miles a year - which car offers the best economy? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be driving 35,000 miles a year. I'd like to know what the most cost-effective motoring solution would be (overall cost, covering depreciation, servicing... -
Should my Skoda Superb DSG have been recalled for a gearbox fault? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG Estate since new in 2010, with some 20,000 miles on the clock. Why hasn't Skoda UK recalled my car as has been... -
When did Smart cars become right-hand drive? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Smart car and am trying to find out which year they started to become right-hand drive. I am desperately trying to find a right-hand... -
I got caught doing 82mpg on the M6. Will I keep my licence? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was caught for speeding in March this year for driving at 82mph on the M6 at 2350 in Penrith. I pleaded guilty straight away and admitted driving. I... -
Where can I get a 4x4 with better fuel economy than my Ford Kuga? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford Kuga 20 months ago and really enjoy it. I drive 40,000 to 50,000 miles a year, mostly on the motorway, and I need space for materials,... -
Buying a retirement car 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We'd like to replace our Renault Scenic for our reritement. Which would you recommend Honda Jazz or Toyota Verso? Need a high driving position. -
Which DVLA form do I use for an over-70 driving licence application? 30 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have applied to renew my mother's over 70 driving licence online. The email response from the DVLA states that I need to send an application completion... -
Over 70 driving licence renewal - when will I get a response? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 and applied to renew my driving licence in April 2021 - I have not had a reply. -
What's a good car to drive my mobility scooter into? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am currently taking my mobility scooter apart to load it into my Kia Sorento. This is becoming more difficult for me, so within the next few months I... -
Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget? We are a family of three living in London but often use our car to drive back...

