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My son failed to notify the DVLA of a change of address and is now in court - is this heavy-handed? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son was recently pulled over on the M27 in Hampshire and the police then realised that his driving licence had been revoked, his car was impounded and... -
Why has the insurance for my triplets increased to £6000 now they've passed their driving tests? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the... -
Car starting problem 26 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Car starts fine in the morning. After a 5/10 minute drive, if I turn the key the car it doesn't start. It cranks fine. If I hold the car key it continues... -
Cheap Jeep 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Because we live out in the country, we are thinking of buying a four wheel drive. We have been recommended a 2009 Jeep Cherokee 2.8.CRD Limited 5-door... -
Driveway to nowhere 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
You may remember an exchange about my Mercedes Vito that lost traction on one wheel when reversing into my drive. This was because of the twisting action... -
Skoda has updated the software in my DSG automatic and the car has been transformed. 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Further to previous correspondence with you regarding DSG gearbox hesitation on exiting junctions and joining roundabouts, today, on Skoda's request, I... -
Which 4x4 SUV would you recommend for use in snowy conditions? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Being the owner of two rear-wheel-drive cars I am frustrated at being marooned in my house during the snowy conditions. As we live on slight hill we have... -
Automatic reaction 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an 2002 Golf Automatic and have gathered that you advocate driving with the left foot for the brake. Will you please explain why? -
Are SEAT Ibiza automatics known to be difficult to control? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 82-year-old mother-in-law has just changed a BMW 3 Series automatic for a new SEAT Ibiza automatic. She has driven automatics nearly all her life, but... -
Why is the engine 'Stop' warning coming on when driving my Citroen Xsara in traffic? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Xsara has an intermittent 'Stop' warning and temperature light coming on. This only seems to happen when I'm driving in town. When driving on... -
Why are the rear tyres on my KIA Sportage wearing faster than the front? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a KIA Sportage (4WD) which is generally a very good vehicle but suffers from excessive rear tyre wear. Mine are worn out after 15,000 miles. They... -
Kith and Ken 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a neighbour who has just bought a massive American truck. It is, I believe a Kenworth tractor, similar, I am told to the trucks in the series:... -
Pot-hilling 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please repeat your advice for driving over speed bumps to reduce tyre damage (which I have read many times in your column but have not kept the... -
Matter of a pinion 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son has just started learning to drive. He is having lessons as well as driving me around in his FIAT Seicento that we bought him for his... -
Agila, the hunt 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 94 year old mother had just given up driving and we plan to sell her 51 plate 1.0 Vauxhall Agila. As the insurance costs £38 a month I propose cancelling... -
Should I hold my CVT gearbox on the brake? 20 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Having replaced the earlier model we now have a Jazz CVT which does twice the mpg on narrow hilly Cornish lanes. I drive as economically as I can but wonder... -
Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s.... -
Could you start a special advice column about how to drive safely on motorways? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of recent letters in your column worryingly reveal how unaware some fellow drivers are of how to drive more safely on motorways. The most common... -
Feetal position 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
With regard to using your left foot to brake an automatic, this will probably only work if someone uses the method from their introduction to driving and... -
The ego has landed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with this dilemma? I used to drive an X5 (57 plate, 7-seater), which my husband now drives and I have a 56 plate manual MINI Cooper...
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