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Cuts out while driving 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has... -
Can you drive through fords in a Mercedes? 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have any other readers experienced a problem after driving through a ford in a Mercedes C Class? I recently drove through a local ford in my MB C250 Cdi... -
Did an emotional long-haul flight cause me to be caught speeding at 51mph in a 30mph? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have received a NIP after I triggered a Gatso camera whilst travelling at 51mph into a 30mph zone. I had been seeking an exit that would have led me... -
I want to insure my 22-year-old daughter on the family's Vauxhall Tigra but it's very expensive - should we replace it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a September 2000 Vauxhall Tigra with 67,000 miles on the clock. Since breaking my wrist earlier in the year I have re-discovered the joys of public... -
Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three... -
Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I assume that I am probably in a majority who drive a manual as well as an automatic car. I do not understand your oft-repeated argument that drivers of... -
Just skidding 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I e-mailed you some time ago asking for advice as to where I could receive instruction to learn how to drive my newly acquired Porsche Cayman better to... -
Where do I stand if I have been unknowingly driving without a licence and insurance? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
A few months back I was driving my son's car. We parked and when we came back someone was just about to put a note on to say someone else had hit it. Minor... -
Is a petrol car better than diesel for short journeys? 5 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Am I right in suggesting that it's better to use a petrol engine rather than a diesel for short journeys on a regular basis for example only doing 20 miles... -
Why does my BMW have two batteries? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
There are two batteries in a my BMW 330e 2017, excluding the high voltage battery. One auxiliary battery under the bonnet and another battery in the boot.... -
Are kerb ramps legal? 13 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a double driveway but when the house was originally built it had a single drive so there is no dropped kerb for half the drive so I want to fit... -
Should I drive in red weather warnings? 10 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
A Met Office red weather warning includes the advice ‘do not drive.’ If this is ignored and a car accident occurs would the car insurance be invalid on... -
What electric estate car do you recommend? 9 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want... -
What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key... -
Do I still need to tell the DVLA if I have had my glaucoma corrected? 10 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I had close angle glaucoma but I had it sorted a few year ago I had them lasered to fix it, do I still have to inform the DVLA? -
Will Nissan sell the Cube in the UK again? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone know if Nissan will be making the Cube for the UK market again? I used to have a Suzuki Wagon, then a Renault Kangoo. I need a car which is... -
My Hyundai i20 is due for change, what should I replace it with? 8 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer... -
Are clutch pedal extensions safe? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife who is 5ft tall has recently purchased a Mini Cooper with a manual gearbox. Although she has the driver’s seat as far forward as possible she is... -
Are there any insurers who specialise in older driver insurance? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am 84, mentally and physically fit, with no claims or convictions. I have been driving since I was 17. I have a Jaguar F-Pace and want to change it for... -
Is my imported car ULEZ compliant? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe which has the same engine as a Nissan 350Z , they are basically the same car. The 350Z is ULEZ compliant from 2003 models...

