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Do I have to renew at 70 even if I just renewed my licence? 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My current driving licence is due for renewal in December 2020. When I renew it then I will be 68. I reach my 70th birthday in February 2022, just 14 months... -
What happens if you drive an EV through a flood? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water? -
Will it cost more to own a used diesel car? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will it cost more to own a used diesel car? -
Adding manual transmission to licence for automatics only? 12 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My son took his driving test in an automatic, so has a licence for automatics only. If he wants to drive a manual transmission vehicle, does he have to... -
Small 4 wheel drive diesel 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering a small 4 wheel drive diesel, such as Golf 4 Motion TDI. As a day to day car that is economical and will enable me to navigate tricky... -
Best estate car with all-wheel drive under £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used mid-size estate car. As I drive a lot in Europe during winter, I could probably do with 4WD. Also, it should be reasonably economical... -
Help with DVLA please 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test in 1986, but DVLA say it doesn't have a record of that - how can I prove that I did? -
Waiting five months for medical driving licence renewal - is this normal? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I applied to renew my over 70s driving licence (with medical conditions) in March 2022 and I'm still waiting. Is this length of time to process normal? -
Jaguar F-Pace - Do they sell a rear-wheel drive model? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered the basic version of the new F-Pace, but am stretching my finances to do it. However, I am a little concerned that the version I have ordered... -
Where can I organise a driving assessment for my father-in-law? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law wishes to return to driving after a year off the road. His absence was due to deteriorating eyesight caused by cataracts. He has now had... -
I am in Spain but need an IDP if we leave the EU without a deal - how can I get one? 3 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am in Spain and return to UK after 29 March. If we crash out with no deal how do I get an IDP? I will drive through France and think I need a separate... -
A 74-year-old friend's licence has expired - how do we resolve this quickly? 2 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who is 74. He just realised his license is out of date. He's tried to renew online and by phone to the DVLA, but to no avail. Can you give... -
Why does my Citroen C2 take so long to start? 9 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C2 diesel takes ages to start. It also seems to lack power while driving. Any idea what the fault could be? -
How do I renew my driving licence without a passport? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My driving licence is due for renewal this June. I cannot apply for a renewal online because I do not have a passport. My questions are: Do the DVLA send... -
I am diabetic - can I get my driving licence back? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
If I'm a type 2 diabetic, can I get my licence back and do I have to fill in a D4 form? -
My 90-year-old dad has decided to stop driving - can I drive his car as a named driver in order to sell it? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 90-year-old dad has suddenly decided to stop driving. His insurance runs out in a few days but as he lives far away I cannot get to see him before the... -
Do the new van weight rules mean I can drive 4000kg on my standard licence? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is the weight which you can drive on a standard license increasing from 3500kg to 4000kg? I can drive up to 3500kg at present, but any heavier and I need... -
How do rental car companies deal with the thousands of US tourists who drive on UK roads if insurance is so expensive? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
How do rental car companies deal with the thousands of US tourists who drive on UK roads if insurance is so expensive? -
Should I buy a 2WD Skoda Octavia and fit winter tyres rather than buy the 4WD version? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was very interested in your answer to MA of Stroud regarding the merits of a winter tyre-shod Porsche Carrera S rear wheel drive against the 4WD version... -
Can you fit winter tyres to a sports car? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Mazda RX-8 with 19-inch wheels. Should I get winter tyres for this car or is this a daft question?