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How do we arrange transfer of ownership of a car which my nephew will learn to drive in? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law is gifting her 12-year-old Yaris 1.0 to my 23-year-old nephew with no driving experience. She has also recently moved house so need to... -
Fun, cheap to run, practical car for £8k? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently looking for something cheap to run that fits in the fun good-looking category. I drive around 10,000 miles a year, so for the outlay and... -
Which automatic car to replace our Volvo S40? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volvo S40 saloon, now 10 years old and which I have had from new, it being the third Volvo S40 I have owned. I have always been very... -
My Ford Mondeo Estate brake pedal goes rock hard while I am driving resulting in ( for a second) brake failure 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo Estate brake pedal goes rock hard while I am driving resulting in ( for a second) brake failure. I took it to my local garage who replaced... -
Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or an Audi A8? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice. I have a choice of Mercedes-Benz S 350 diesel, new at £57,000, or an Audi A8 SE 3.0 V6 diesel, which has done 4000... -
Why isn't there somewhere for drivers to report other, dangerous road users? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last week you published a letter from AP of Wakefield describing a driver's attempts to drive while texting and he took the car's number. I've seen similar... -
What's the point of automatic braking? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
As someone with more than 50 years driving experience I am appalled at the thought of handing over control of my vehicle to Automatic Emergency Braking.... -
I don't want my car written off 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Yaris and have done only 35,000 miles. Someone knocked my car at the back of the bumper and my insurance company wants to write it off.... -
Replacing a SEAT Leon Cupra - but with what? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read your review of the Seat Leon cupra and after a test drive agreed with every word you said, has been a fantastically fun car to drive and i have... -
What estate with good visability? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend any large(ish) estates? I am looking for an auto with good rearward visibility. We drive 10k to 15k miles per annum. I am struggling... -
Fuel Ecconomy 16 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought this car four weeks ago and I am getting 35 mpg average on a 400+ mile round trip. Driving on the motorway for over 80 miles at 76 mph with cruise... -
Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan,... -
Ford Galaxy cutting out 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 (2000) it runs perfectly but occasionally it won't start. Give it 5 or 10 mins it starts and drives well, but now it has started... -
How should my brother-in-law dispose of his Hyundai Coupe which has finance owing? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My brother in law (who I’d better not name) is due to appear at the Sheriff Court on very soon on two separate drink drive charges in June 2010 and April... -
Why do drivers want 'sport' suspension and large wheels? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our other car is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C220CDI Estate Auto (CO2 emissions 154 g/km). It is brilliant. For the test drive, Mercedes-Benz produced a car with... -
Will I need to get a biometric passport before I can be issued with a photocard licence? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read GG's letter about his licence problem, as I will have to renew my own driving licence in 2013 when I am 70 years old. I passed... -
Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently... -
De-Forestation 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 6-year-old Subaru Forester 2.0iX with which I have been very happy but am thinking about a replacement. My budget is £20,000 plus part... -
Why does my Lexus IS 220d hesitate when accelerating? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2007 Lexus IS 220d which has covered 17,655 miles. It seems hesitant when I first drive off in first gear, and then the power comes in which... -
It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...