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  Will it become mandatory to sit a course for driving a motorhome? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When are the DVLA going to make it mandatory to sit a course for driving a motorhome? I find there is an increasing number of inexperienced drivers.
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  Do any small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please recommend a small car that is both automatic and all wheel drive, with a high seat and driving assistance systems? It would be for use...
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  What's the best tow car? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better for towing, a Land Rover Discovery Sport or Kia Sorento?
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  What's the best used, premium SUV? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace,...
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  Why isn't my stop-start working? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My stop-start engine stopped, as per normal, at a set of traffic lights - but then wouldn't automatically start again. Why's that?
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  Should I use a float charger? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've just heard about battery float chargers, is this another way of saying trickle chargers? I'm looking to buy one for my dad, who owns a BMW 1 Series...
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  Does a Volvo V70 make a sensible used buy? 21 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a £1000 car for family and dog with space and that's cheap to repair. Where do you sit on a Volvo V50 or V70 for this sort of cash?
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  What should I check when buying a second-hand Honda Jazz? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a second-hand automatic Honda Jazz. What do I need to be aware of?
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  I need a Green Card but my insurer won't send me one until my policy renews which will be too late? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks before returning from Spain in April 2020 my Green Card expires. My insurance company will automatically renew my policy but l not my card. I...
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  What is the correct way to clean, maintain and protect a soft-top roof? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2017 Mini convertible, which is often left outside. What is the correct way to clean, maintain and protect the soft-top roof?
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  What's the best small car for someone with back problems? 30 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've got back problems and need a car seat that doesn't tilt backwards, needs to be automatic and have cruise control with a budget of up to £7k. Big ask...
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  What DSG is used in the Skoda Octavia vRS? 27 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a 2019 Skoda Octavia vRS Challenge 2.0 TSI 245 DSG. Is this a seven-speed wet box or some other type of automatic gearbox?
• Engine braking, and how to prolong disc life. 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  mind grinds down through the gears every time they approach a red light or go down a steep hill.  And in automatics there is not much engine braking effect.   Personally, I coast where possible for maximum fuel economy.  Brake pads only cost a tiny fraction of a penny per mile
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  My wife is voluntarily surrendering her licence on medical grounds - will her insurance remain valid? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am named driver on my wife's motor policy. She has to voluntarily surrender her licence on medical grounds. Will her insurance and my named driver status...
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  Do we need to tell our insurer of a speed awareness course? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is to attend a speed awareness course - his insurer states that the Insurance Ombudsmen says he does not have to declare it on an insurance application...
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  What can I do to ensure my seven-year old Jaguar XF continues to run smoothly? 8 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 D now has 65000 miles on the clock and I intend keeping it for a few more years yet. Apart from a regular yearly service is there...
• Honda Jazz - Why the tyre at near-side kerb makes noise? 8 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I drive Honda Jazz 2010 model semi-automatic. When I stop at a road with slope (hilly), I apply my parking brake and switch my gear from A1 (automatic 1st gear) to N (Neutral). When I am about to begin driving, I do the following steps: Press the car brake pedal
• Volvo S60 Diesel ( automatic 2011 registered) - Battery Change Question 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I have a question relating to a failing battery, can anyone advise please. My elderly friend has an S60 ( from new) sadly its not driven enough to...
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  Will using Shell V Power improve the performance of our Honda Jazz? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We've decided to get a Honda Jazz SE Automatic for its space and versatility. We understand that it can be considered slow compared to other similar size...
• VW T5 Transporter - Used Car Dealer problem - Help!! 12 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently purchased a used T5 VW Transporter Shuttle automatic(last week) The car was purchased from a used car dealer. The van came with very little service history and due to its mileage (130k) we decided to have the timing belt and water pump done. We had noticed a slight