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  Gearbox problems with Rover 75 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having some problems with my Rover 75. Recently it refused to change gear and now it won’t drive, with the clutch refusing to engage the gears. Any...
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  VW Tiguan - is it a four-wheel drive? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Are all Tiguans four-wheel drive? Is a 140 ps TDi Bluemotion Oct 2010 Mk1 two or four-wheel drive? Advertised as 4x4 by dealer, but buyer not sure.
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  Driving Tests for "Oldies" 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Who do you recommend to give me a check-up on my driving abilities, now that I am 82? The RoSPA, I believe, do it for £50. I'd rather spend less. And,...
• Convictions 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  In today's DT, HJ responds to T.M. "Nearly everyone has one conviction, or will have by the end of 2003". I don't intend this to sound smug, but I haven't had a conviction in 25 years of driving. Am I really in such a minority? I would add that I regularly drive at 80-85mph on motorways when
• Free driving lessons 28 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  £50,000 of taxpayers money to give free driving lessons to asylum seekers. On our overcrowded roads? Discuss.
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  What rivals to the Toyota Yaris Cross come with four-wheel-drive? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a four-wheel-drive car similar to the Toyota Yaris Cross - what are the best options for a car of similar size?
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  Can I hire a car if the DVLA has my driving licence? 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My driving licence is with the DVLA in order to be renewed, however I need to go abroad shortly and wondered if there is any way I can hire a car?
• 2016 Volvo V40 1.6 D drive 19 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Drove one this week. 17 inch wheels - completely unnecessary, even on a smooth road felt every irregularity Driving position - offset Centre console - not set for right hand drive, ditto handbrake. Over styled gear knob not a particularly pleasant shape for your hand
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  What's the best option for coping with winter - 4WD or winter tyres? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best for coping with winter conditions - all year tyres, winter tyres or 4-wheel drive? In what order do you rate these?
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  Can I test drive a vehicle before I tax and insure it? 23 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second-hand Jaguar X-type estate. Can I personally test drive the vehicle before I tax and insure?
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  Why is my insurance company asking for a copy of my driving licence? 26 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to renew my insurance with Admiral and I have received a letter from them asking to send them a copy of my driving licence. This is the second...
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  Can you recommend a cheap 4x4 for snow driving? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy an older 4x4 to drive in the snow. I’m considering the Vauxhall Frontera and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Which would you buy?
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  Why do presenters talk to the camera when driving? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Surely it is high time that the ridiculous, dangerous and presumably highly illegal practice of reporting to camera while driving on busy roads and motorways...
• Arround School Zones Keep Driving Safe 2 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  It is that time of the year when drivers have to deal with an abundance of children walking to and from school. To avoid accidents, drivers should take more care and be extra cautious and alert especially while driving around schools. Parents should keep certain rules in mind while walking
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  bying a car in france 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to buy a left hand drive car in fFance and bring it back to the uk and what documents do i need to bring back with me from france...
• Child of Our Time - driving test 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  If anyone else didn't see this is was an excellent example of how it is impossible to drive safely and undertake a detailed thought process at the same time i.e. when trying to drive and use a mobile. A police driving instructor was shown driving through a slalom of cones - carried out perfectly
• "Driving other cars" extension 25 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  My dear wife recently bought a Mondeo and we still have her Volvo 340 parked in the drive, taxed and tested. My own insurance policy covers me to drive other cars on a third party only basis and I asked the insurance company if I could drive the 340 under this insurance. I was concerned
• Tesla X 100D - Driving a Tesla in the Russian winter. 10 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  "Driving one of Tesla’s electric vehicles can be a real challenge during Russia’s severe winters, as its drive range inevitably drops in low temperatures" https://www.rt.com/business/542243-tesla-russian-winter-no-use/
• Physical Fitness and driving 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  There a many books on physical fitness in general : does anyone know if there is anything available where advice is given on maintaining and improving fitness specifically related to driving. Too many times I've seen drivers who would appear to phsically struggle with the demands
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - Driving at 30 in 3rd 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all Is it usual to drive in 3rd at 30mph? I always drive in 4th at this speed but revs aren't even 2000rpm in 3rd at 30mph in my Yaris. Suggestion I had was to change gear at about 2500rpm. Any ideas?