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  • Is a Volvo V50 Drive a good long term choice? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have researched new small estate cars and found a Volvo V50 matches our needs. We are interested in the 1600 diesel drive (stop/start) model and will...
  • Problems with my Audi on full-lock! 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have to apply full lock (or almost) to get out of my drive as cars park either side. I have noticed that the car jolts and makes a noise. The jolt is...
  • Are there any alternative 4-5 door petrol cars to the Fiat Panda? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has driven Fiat Pandas since their re-launch in 2004. She likes the high driving position and manoeuvrability, but dislikes the harsh and noisy...
  • Misfuelling - have I caused damage by driving? 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car was nearly empty. I put about 13L of unleaded-petrol in my 2008 VW Golf TDI 1.9. I was told if I filled the car up with diesel it would be fine....
  • Back to front 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    A few weeks ago a correspondent wrote saying he was replacing a couple of tyres on his car and was moving the front wheels to the rear axle and having...
  • Can you recommend an economical first car with cheap insurance for a 23-year-old? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a 23-year-old female, just about to graduate from university. I passed my driving test in 2010, and am looking for my first car. I need one that's...
  • Budget first cars 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 31-year-old female and Im about to buy my first car after passing my driving test. I would like some advice. My budget is about £2000, and I...
  • Driving in Europe 21 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently returned from a business trip in Germany. I am interested in your viewpoint on French/Belgian/German drivers who are in the habit of speeding...
  • Does a car have to be insured or can it be driven legally by a non owner? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a newer second hand car and still have my old car which is taxed for another six months and I am no hurry to sell or scrap it. I...
  • Five to Seven 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a MINI Cooper 2006 and as my family is growing I am looking for Nissan Qashqai + 2 2.0DCI or Ford S-Max 2.0TDCI. I am finding it difficult to make...
  • SORN again 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having persuaded my 93 yr old father to give up driving, his 14 yr old car has been parked up in the garage for 10 months (still seems to run well and...
  • Left in the lurch? 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have discussed sale of my LHD BMW 530d auto with The Left Hand Drive Place and have arranged a suitable sale price. A gentleman is flying to Glasgow...
  • Tailmating 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    To drive an electric scooter into a vehicle requires at least six feet of headroom to enable a disabled driver to alight from the scooter and get out of...
  • A four-door-ble 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'd appreciate your advice about purchasing a second-hand 4-door sportscar/grandtourer, in a price range up to £45,000, with good handling and reliability....
  • Can you drive a SORN car to an MoT test? 8 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Can my SORN'd, uninsured car be driven to it's pre-booked MOT by the garage proprietor/MOT tester using his own insurance?
  • What are the current delays at the DVLA regarding processing medical-restricted driving licences? 10 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What are the current delays at the DVLA regarding processing medical-restricted driving licences?
  • What does B stand for on my hybrid's gearbox? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Honda Jazz hybrid. What are the options on the gear lever (RNDB)?
  • What is the best way to drive an automatic car? 4 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
    What are the dos and don'ts of driving an automatic car?
  • Best replacement for Mitsubishi ASX? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My sister wants to replace her Mitsubishi ASX four-wheel-drive automatic with something similar. What should she consider?
  • I want a cheap to run car for short distance driving - what do you recommend? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I work in the community and do a lot of short distance driving. I'm looking for a car that is good on petrol and cheap to run with regards to car tax and...
 

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