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Can you recommend a small economical car to replace my Ford Focus? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband drives a Ford Mondeo and I drive a Ford Focus. We are thinking of exchanging the Focus for one of the small low insurance, low road tax, high... -
Apple rumble 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am hearing a rumble and gurgling noise through the front of my 1999 Renault Espace 2.0 automatic when driving. It doesn’t happen when stationery. It... -
Drinking drive 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Rover 25 and it drinks coolant. Not loads but I’ve got to top up every 3 days or so. Is it more likely the inlet manifold gasket or the head gasket? -
Nifty motor 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife, who is in her 50s, has decided she would like to learn to drive. I would welcome your suggestions as to a suitable car to buy for her. It should... -
Should the DVLA take away my old friends licence? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an old friend, he is 73. About 15 years ago he had eyesight problems with visual field defects which lead to the DVLA taking away his licence, which... -
Test question 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Spurred on by your comment about DVLA's rules in yesterday's Sunday Telegraph I wonder if you can suggest how I could resolve my problem with them? Long... -
I need to renew my licence. Is the DVLA delay major? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to renew my over 70s driving licence. On 21 August, I will be 85. Is it better to apply now, or wait until nearer the time of expiry? I'm reading... -
Buying a used sports car - Mazda MX5 or Porsche Boxster? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a fun weekend sports car that will only do a few thousand miles a year and not be used over the winter months. I have narrowed my choices... -
Which small automatic is best? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My elderly mothers currently drives a manual Toyota Yaris. She wants to change to an automatic but not go to a larger car. I have heard that some cars... -
Maintaining my Roomster 1.2 petrol? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Skoda Roomster 1.2TSi 105 bhp, which is a brilliant and versatile car. However, I noticed in a recent column that Volkswagen/Skoda have reverted... -
Which comfortable hatchback to replace my Renault Laguna II? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2002 Renault Laguna II which I've found to be an excellent car to drive and is extremely comfortable, particularly on long journeys.... -
Does my Hyundai Santa Fe automatically disengage the ESP when engaging four-wheel drive? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I believe I have to disengage my Hyundai Santa Fe's ESP if I decide to use locked four-wheel drive. Does this mean that if the car decides to engage four-wheel... -
DVLA has suspended my driving licence - is my car insurance still valid? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
My son is a named driver on my car insurance policy, but the DVLA has stopped my driving licence as I had a medical problem following an accident. Is my... -
I need a small, easy to parallel park car - what do you recommend? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I haven't driven in 20 years. Now I have moved to the Netherlands and need a small car that is small, easy to drive and easy to parallel park, mostly for... -
Buying a new car - Volkswagen or Skoda? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace 16-year-old, seven-seater Volvo estate. I want to buy something that will be comfortable on the motorway, but provide good fuel economy.... -
How does my Thai wife get a UK driving licence? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is a Thai national and is awaiting her visa to join me here. She has held a licence in Thailand for thirteen years and drove to work in Bangkok... -
What's the best four seat convertible with four-wheel drive? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's four year lease on a Range Rover Evoque ends in March 2024. She is looking to replace it with a four-seater convertible and doesn't want... -
Three and a half year old car with dmf, clutch and gearbox damage - HELP! 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
We bought our August 2011 Passat in Feb 2013, second hand from available car. It was still under warranty and we took out an extra 2 year extended... -
Should my clutch need replacing after six months? 25 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ibiza just under six months 24 plate. Took it to the dealer today as was a burning smell and labouring. They did a quick drive around and... -
Does my Honda CR-V need headlamp adjustment for driving in Europe? 21 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Honda CRV 2.2 EX Diesel owned from new and will be taking a short 'break' in France early next month. My car manual seems to state that 'European...