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  Graduated person 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter is a 21-year-old student in Manchester. She passed her test 2 years ago and also carried out and passed the advanced motorway driving test...
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  What automatic car do you recommend? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have an Audi A6 estate and a VW Polo both auto total value at the mo £16-£17K. We are looking to consolidate sell 2 buy 1. Maybe something...
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  You may like to read my letter regarding the proposed EU ban on elderly drivers. 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sent the following letter to the English local press here and in Spanish about the proposed EU ban from driving of elderly drivers. You may find...
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  How do I register for the ULEZ zone in Madrid? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am transiting through Spain later in the year and need to stop in Madrid overnight to catch up with an old friend. I have searched extensively on the...
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  What are the implications of a no deal Brexit when driving to an EU country? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the implications of a no deal Brexit when driving to an EU country?
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  I got a flat tyre on my hire car - do I declare this car hire excess claim to my own insurer? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently hired a car in Spain and during the rental I had a flat tyre. The rental firm charged me 125 Euros when I returned the car. Fortunately, I had...
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  Buying family car 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello and greetings from Portugal. Need advice on buying a "new" used car for the family. I have 3 kids, (15,13 and 3 years old), so it need's to have...
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  What tyres are best for my Skoda Fabia? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Skoda Fabia came fitted with Goodyear tyres, 205/45R16 W 83, which I have replaced, like for like, since new. I have done nearly 70,000 miles predominantly...
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  Did you know that traffic lights in France are linked to radar to stop you speeding? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw something I have never seen before: an honest approach to dealing with speeding that is motivated by road safety rather than revenue collection....
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  Is this a scam? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An employee of mine is wanting to buy a Qashquai advertised in Autotrader from Spain. It is a 2007 model, has 60,000 on the clock and the seller only...
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  Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new...
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  Lessor evil 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We live overseas, but intend coming to UK (mainly Scotland) each summer for 3-4 months and possibly a further 2 weeks later in the year. A car is essential,...
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  Changing sides 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a left hand drive car for use in Spain, ideally in the UK in order that I can part-exchange my current right hand drive car. The dealer...
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  Can I drive a Spanish registered car in the UK? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a UK resident, but I was stopped by police while driving my Spanish registered, right hand drive car. They said UK residents are not allowed to drive...
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  What mid-size vehicle will fit a mobility scooter in the boot? 19 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need an automatic car as my wife is disabled and can only drive automatic. We also need a big enough boot to fit a mobility scooter, although we slide...
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  What is my Mitsubishi Shogun worth? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain. About 2 years ago I found a Mitsubishi Shogun 2005 which had been garaged for 10 years. After a set of new tyres and a service it runs...
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  I'm a UK resident with a Spanish licence. Do I need a UK licence post-Brexit? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a returned Expat from Spain (returned 2015). I passed my driving test in the UK many years ago. I have a Spanish Driving license right now, and as...
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  What will we need for driving in the EU after Brexit? 28 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I know I'm not the only one going to Europe over half term who is concerned as what precautions to take when we travel out while in the EU and return after...
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  Should I replace my 2009 Skoda Fabia TDI? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two...
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  Buying new from Europe 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is the price of a new BMW X1 purchased in Belgium or Germany lower than UK now the Euro is cheaper for UK buyers please? I assume that there will be few...