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What's the most cost effective way of insuring a new driver? 10 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16... -
What is the cheapest way to insure a van for a young, self-employed tradesman? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 19 year old son is just about to qualify as a carpenter and needs a van because he will be self-employed. Please can you advise the best type of van... -
What is the best classic car for a young driver? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Would a classic 1970/80s Audi 80 be a good first car for a 17 year old? If not, which classic car would you recommend? Including factors of price of car,... -
Is leasing better than buying? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover... -
Telematics for older drivers 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are at our wits end. My wife is retiring next year, and we are buying a Toyota Yaris for my daughter to learn in. As my wife has had three claims... -
Child hit my car, what are my options? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
A young girl ran across the road without looking and hit the passenger side wing of my car. Very fortunately I was not going fast having just turned in... -
Why is the insurance on my old car so high? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've a 2004 Suzuki Alto and the insurance quotes are insane. Seven times what I paid for the car. I've been driving 11 years with no claims or convictions,... -
Insurance black boxes - do they check the speed limits? 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible that the GPS technology used in black box monitoring systems can distinguish between 30mph and 20mph speed limits? The 20mph limits have... -
Buying a small car for £3000? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around the £2000-3000 mark and I wanted to know what cars are quite reliable? I am a young driver so insurance needs to play a factor,... -
Which car for my son combines low insurance with street cred? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a first car for my son please? We have a budget of up to £2000, but are trying to match low insurance with street cred. -
Please can you warn your readers to prepare for breaking down in snow? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
We live in rural Surrey. It’s not isolated but it can become difficult in the snow. We were just going to bed one night when the snow was very bad indeed... -
Young, limited funds, high insurance and a desire for a British classic... 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am young at 21, with one years only full UK license holding (2 in August). I have around £2500 available to buy a classic car, with Insurance, Road Tax... -
Insuring a young driver on one of our cars? 1 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of insuring our 21-year-old step son one of our cars for him to drive (it is a "second" car as both myself and my partner use two other... -
Replacing a Seat Altea - what would you recommend? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our 2011 Seat Altea 1.4 TSI as it was written off by another driver in an accident. There aren't any petrol Altea for sale in our area... -
Insurance for young drivers 9 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have 3 daughters who are learning to drive at the same time (heaven help me!) We are about to buy a small economical car Group 1 or 2 insurance with... -
Two cheaper than one 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been buying car insurance for many years and considered myself to be very experienced in driving down the costs. I have just been informed by my... -
Recommend a small car for occasional use by our son and daughter? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a small manual car, mainly for town use and a short commute, which will also be used occasionally by my 22-year-old daughter, and possibly... -
First car for young driver - what are the options? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We as parents need to get a basic elderly small petrol hatchback type car for our soon to be 17 year old to learn on and to be a first car, we have seen... -
We put my daughter on our insurance to build up her no claims - but have now been told she doesn't have any? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I insured the family cars with Admiral, because the blurb said that named young drivers would be building up a no claims for themselves to... -
Should I buy a high mileage Citroen C3? 5 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I live in France and I am considering a 2016 Citroen C3 68hp petrol for a young driver. It has a full service history, one owner and recent cam belt change....
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