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  Why is insurance so expensive when I add my daughter as a named driver? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just tried to get insurance on a car, with my daughter as a named driver. The premium is £390.60 with just me on the policy, but jumps, no, rockets,...
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  What car would you suggest for a young driver with a large dog? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter (20 yrs) is looking for the a larger car to replace her Peugeot 108 to suitability transport her large dog while keeping insurance low. We...
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  Is there anywhere that under-17s can learn to drive? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to organise some lessons for my son before his 17th birthday, on private roads or a circuit somewhere, so that when he goes for his first on-road...
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  Young driver: Looking for an economical commuter car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a young, male (aged 26) first time driver looking to get a new car for the commute to work (a daily 200 mile round trip, between 40-50k miles a year)....
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  What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't...
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  How do we make insuring a young driver cheaper? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter, aged 18, has Just passed her driving test and needs to be mobile as her mother is partially disabled. She's been quoted £2500 to be added...
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  Can you do a feature with information specifically for younger drivers? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As many of your readers will be grand/parents of teenage drivers, would it be worth doing a feature on: tips for teenage drivers, how to find/what to look...
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  What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!
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  Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he...
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  Cars with large boots? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for an economical family car with a large boot. We have two young children and a teenager and go camping every summer, so need something...
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  Why do people race on the public highway? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am sure you are aware of the horrific crash about two weeks ago on the M25, when two BMW cars driven by young men were involved in a death crash when...
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  On yer bike 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson (almost 21) has been driving for three years without claiming. He has been a student at various air schools and just qualified as a commercial...
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  Credit hire 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband was involved in a minor accident on a roundabout while following the designated lane for his route. In a collision from his near side by a young...
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  A driver hit my daughter's car and then gave false details - what can we do? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter was recently rear ended by a car when she was stopped at red traffic lights. The young man gave her his insurance and contact details, which...
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  Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also...
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  Do I need to declare an accident if I was the only one involved? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my car recently and crashed into a traffic island. No one was injured and my car was the only vehicle to receive any damage. Am I required...
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  Which cars are the cheapest to insure for a learner? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the cheapest car to insure for a learner driver?
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  Why can't the police stop elderly drivers, who could pose a danger, from driving at all? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was truly shocked to read about the tragic case of the young girl who was killed by an old driver who the police had warned not to drive. Surely the...
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  Insuring a young driver - cost? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore...
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  Ford Focus Central Locking 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have developed a problem with my central locking, the car locks and alarms every time the key fob is pressed but when i try to open the doors it is usually...