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Keeping my DPF healthy 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am not a high mileage driver. How do I prevent problems with the diesel particulate filter on this vehicle? -
HGV Medical At 45 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can my employer say that I cannot return to work, due to the DVLA not sending back my HGV licence because of a problem with sight in my right eye? After... -
Why is the new Volvo 1.6D Drive engine not Euro 5 compliant? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note that Volvo have announced their 2011 range and have made their 2.0 and 2.4 diesel engines Euro 5 compliant, ie D3 (2.0), D4 (163bhp) and D5 (205bhp),... -
Squeezing in a tight spot 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the law regarding cars parked on or across the pavement obstructing invalid vehicles and pedestrians? -
Main a track shunt 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent, D.I., wanted advice for learning to drive a recently purchased Porsche Cayman safely on the road. You said that race tracks ARE a good... -
Why is it okay to use a built-in touchscreen but not a mobile phone while driving a car? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why is it okay to use a built-in touchscreen with multiple menus while driving a car? Mobile phones are banned with serious punishment for using them but... -
Over 70 with a medical condition - can I continue to drive? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My licence was due for renewal in June 2021. As I am 72 years old with a medical condition I am issued with a new licence every two years. I could not... -
Is it illegal to touch a phone being used as a sat nav while driving? 19 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I put my smartphone in a holder attached to the dashboard and then use it as a sat nav. Sometimes I need to touch it to see how far ahead a traffic jam... -
Is the DVLA dealing with delays at the moment? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there delays from the DVLA with renewing driving licences? -
My American friend got a ticket while driving my car and I'm now being prosecuted. Will I be held responsible? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My friend was visiting from the US and agreed to do some errands for me driving my car. He said he has 'DOC' coverage, meaning his insurance covers him... -
Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect... -
Do I need proof I have passed my driving test while I wait for my licence? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test this morning but I didn’t give my provisional to my examiner to exchange for a full licence because it is my only form of ID,... -
Which car for our 17-year-old, 6-feet tall son to learn to drive in? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a bit of a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help with. My son is 17 and just learning to drive. We want to buy a car to replace my Nissan... -
Best Ford 7 seater to drive - Grand C-Max or S-Max? 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 5 year old twins and am looking for a decent to drive mid size mpv that i will use mainly as a 4/5 seater with a decent boot and occasionally as... -
Should I test drive the Citroen C3 automatic before buying one as a Motability vehicle? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a Motability car, and I can only drive automatics as I only passed in an automatic. I drive an automatic Fiat Punto at the... -
Licence question - Suffering a seizure 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently the police took my car away from me on the premise that I did not have my license to hand, (the DVLA had not returned it from the six month ban... -
Unsure? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
A question you were asked the other day was: Could a man drive his wife's car after her insurance policy lapsed, using his own policy which allowed him... -
Can I drive if the DVLA has my licence renewal application? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife made a postal application to renew her driving licence (she is over 70) in March. She has heard nothing from DVLA and all attempts through website,... -
Tall woman needing car for rural and motorway driving 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car to suit country driving and a tall driver. I also do a fair bit of motorway driving too, and need the capacity to transport three... -
How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old....