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Does my SEAT Altea XL have a DPF? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive an 09 SEAT Altea XL. Does this car have a diesel particulate filter? -
How do I renew an old style paper licence at 70? 25 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I still have the old style paper licence that expires next year. I have checked the DVLA website to see what I have to do to renew it next year and it's... -
Can you get breakdown cover for two cars? 18 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both still drive and each own our own car. We are 'getting on a bit' in years but are keen to carry on driving while we feel safe to do... -
Can my named driver use the car for occasional commuting? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
If my partner who's a named driver on my car needed to drive very occasionally to work as a locum at different locations should we inform the insurance... -
Do we need to tell our insurer about my wife's hip replacement? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks). Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she... -
Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage? -
I need a small automatic hatchback, what would you recommend? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a small practical newish family car that we only drive short distances in, approximately 20-30 mile a day and not long distances over... -
When will the DVLA tell me when I can drive again? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Could you please help me to find out if I am allowed to drive again? I had to contact the DVLA because I have a medical problem that I had to inform... -
Can you recommend a compact SUV with a comfortable driving seat? 4 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new compact SUV with a very comfortable and supportive driver's seat - preferably leather or equivalent. My budget is £30,000 for a new... -
Good value petrol all-wheel drive SUV - what should I buy? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an automatic petrol SUV all-wheel drive for my daughter and two small children and a very large dog. I hope to do this for under £20,000.... -
I drive my wife's car as a named driver. Will I lose my No Claims if I continue? 21 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
By next February, I will not have had a car insured in my name as a policyholder for two years - even though I drive my wife's car. Is there any way I... -
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT? -
I have received £8500 fines for driving in a congestion zone in Italy - what do I do? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have received a bunch of fines for driving in a ZTL (congestion zone) in Italy. I am aware that by law Italy can take a year to deliver the fines. Will... -
Why does the DPF light keep coming on in my car? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Yeti 1.9 TDI I bought six months ago. In those six months the diesel particulate filter light has come on on three occasions - it is true... -
I'm driving in France in June but my insurance company will not issue a Green Card until the date Brexit is announced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT... -
Why do I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front. Am I imagining this or is... -
I drive 60 miles a week - is electric or hybrid best for my next car? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for... -
Will a two-wheel drive on winter tyres car be as competent as a 4WD? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new car and have narrowed my search down to an Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R or BMW M140i.The best to drive is the BMW, but... -
Buying a family car for low mileage driving - Kia Niro or Toyota Prius? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 8000 to 11,000 miles per year and want a reliable and high MPG car, priced around £25k. Majority of the travel is less than three miles,... -
Best used car for motorway driving - Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2013 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport (41,000 miles) or a 2012 BMW 316d with 46,300 miles on the clock....