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Why is my car's tyre making a ticking noise? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Focus and recently noticed a slight ticking noise from the front right tyre whilst driving. It is very faint and doesn't always manifest... -
We're changing our car next year. Should we go all-electric or hybrid? 16 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our current car (SEAT Ateca) next year and wondered whether to go all-electric or hybrid. Normally (out of lockdown) we would only... -
Can I apply for a new licence online without a valid passport? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
At 70, can I renew my license online if I don't have a passport? My existing license was renewed only four years ago so would DVLA use the photo from that,... -
Which is better - the Skoda Octavia or Toyota Auris? 19 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm wondering about the long-term prospects of a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (which I'm being offered, at a low price) vs those of a 2015 Auris Hybrid... -
When will Mod 2 tests restart? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have been visiting the the Gov website to find when the Mod 2 license applications will open. However, there is no info. I have already done my Mod 1... -
When is the DVLA going to get back to me about my application? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone have any information or idea when DVLA will be open again? They must have an enormous backlog of mail. I sent in an application 12 March to... -
If my MoT fails and I want to scrap it, can I drive it back from the test centre without undertaking the repairs? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have an ageing Ford KA, which iI'm confident will fail its MoT test this summer. Having spent hundreds of pounds in previous years on MoT repairs, should... -
I travel 250 miles a week - will an EV work for me? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I travel 250 miles a week for work, then weekend driving too. Most of my driving is stop start infuriating M6 traffic, hardly ever breaking the 40mph level.... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid hatchback with space for children's car seats? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Volkswagen Golf currently but need to change. I drive under 5000 miles annually, mostly around town. I need space for grandchildren in car seats... -
Someone I know asked me for driving lessons in a car he purchased and had an accident - will it have an impact on my insurance? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Someone who I know asked me for driving lessons in a car he purchased. He had learner driver insurance and I was a named driver on the policy. He had an... -
What is a reliable family car? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to trade in my three-year-old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I drive approximately 20,000 miles per annum but over winding country roads and usually short... -
What small van should I buy for my 17-year-old son to drive for work? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small van for my building company. My 17-year-old son, who is an employee, will be driving it on his provisional licence. Any recommendations... -
My classic car shows no MoT status on the DVLA site - is that normal for MoT exempt vehicles? 6 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I took my V5, insurance certificate and V112 (MoT exempt declaration) to the post office to tax my 1968 Morris Minor, which was currently SORN'd and is... -
Received notification of vehicle change of ownership from DVLA - is this a fraud attempt? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine recently received a letter from the DVLA saying that they had received a registration for a change of ownership of the vehicle he is still... -
Should we idle our turbo after a motorway journey? 10 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I understand the issue with red-hot turbos carbonising the oil if they are switched off immediately after a motorway journey, especially with diesels like... -
Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong... -
Will a diesel BMW 4 Series hold its value? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Any views on the 435d? A 2015 model with less than 15,000 miles can be bought for £25,000 which is only £4000 - 5000 more than the equivalent 420d. The... -
My MoT failed to pick up bald tyres and then it blew on the motorway - what do I do? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
On March 29 my car passed its MoT with advisories on the exhaust and rear bushes. Today my tyre blew while driving and I had to call the AA. The recovery... -
Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure... -
Are clutch problems with the newer Nissan Micra K13 a known problem? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Nissan Micra K13. After about a year and 35,5000 miles (still on warranty), the clutch in the car broke down and the local Nissan dealer refused...
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