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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  Will a second-hand Ford S-MAX automatic be a reliable used family car? 10 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking for an MPV that's nice to drive and am very impressed by the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Automatic. But I am now considering the Ford S-Max for about...
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  Will driving at high speeds (155mph) lead to expensive repair bills in the long run? 1 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, my husband and I drive to Austria 2-3 times a year. In Germany, where permitted, my husband drives at 155mph. He claims the car, a BMW 440i, has...
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  Why has DVLA has my passport and licence for two months? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a European driving license. I sent it and my passport as a proof of ID to DVLA two months ago in order to exchange my European driving license to...
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  Do I need headlight beam deflectors for driving in France? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving to Italy from the UK in my 2016 Peugeot 308. I will have to drive through France and Switzerland. Do I need to apply headlight beam deflectors...
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  Should a driver inform the DVLA if they are diagnosed with glaucoma? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The Highway Code states: “You must report to the DVLA any health condition likely to affect your driving.” If an individual is diagnosed to have glaucoma...
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  We need a small car with a high driving position - what do you suggest? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My sister is in her late 60s and drives a 2004 Toyota RAV4 which she finds too large with a heavy clutch. She previously had a Peugeot 206 SW which she...
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  Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and...
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  What electric or hybrid car should I buy for £10,000? 30 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I don't have a car and need to buy one. I would like an electric or hybrid car, an automatic, it has to have easy access because I have a bad back. I will...
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  My son has a Canadian driving licence - can he be insured on our UK car? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son, aged 39, has had a full UK driving licence since he was 17. He is a named driver on my wife's car as he travels extensively with work and is only...
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  Are driving instructors insured for any damage caused by the people they're teaching? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 17 year old son hit a kerb during his driving lesson and the instructor is saying we must pay £70 for a new tyre. He has also mentioned losing booked...
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  My classic car has an expired MoT - can I drive it without another MoT as soon as it becomes MoT exempt? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1969 MGB. The car is taxed until 1 April 2019 and insured until 9 June 2018. The previous MoT ran out on 2 April 2018. Will it be legal to drive...
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  Why can't I get a test drive in a new Skoda Superb 1.4 Tsi DSG? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Despite writing to Marketing Director Skoda UK (no reply), and Managing Director VW UK, although staff spoken to were helpful, the best offer was for me...
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  Choosing new alloys and either winter or all-season tyres? 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 2WD Nissan X-Trail n-Tec on 19 inch rims. I will be driving round the UK and want to improve winter driving safety. Would a winter package...
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  Heavy steering on a Honda Jazz 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have the option to buy a Honda Jazz (2002-2008) 1.4 CVT-7 and have had a 40 minute test drive but by the end of it, my arms felt like I had been lifting...
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  How can we address sharp drive-off on our Ford Fusion automatic? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In November 2012 my wife and I purchased a 1.6 Petrol Zetec Ford Fusion automatic, registered September 2010 with a recorded mileage of 4400, which has...