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  Can you drive through fords in a Mercedes? 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have any other readers experienced a problem after driving through a ford in a Mercedes C Class? I recently drove through a local ford in my MB C250 Cdi...
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  Did an emotional long-haul flight cause me to be caught speeding at 51mph in a 30mph? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a NIP after I triggered a Gatso camera whilst travelling at 51mph into a 30mph zone. I had been seeking an exit that would have led me...
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  I want to insure my 22-year-old daughter on the family's Vauxhall Tigra but it's very expensive - should we replace it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a September 2000 Vauxhall Tigra with 67,000 miles on the clock. Since breaking my wrist earlier in the year I have re-discovered the joys of public...
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  Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three...
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  Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I assume that I am probably in a majority who drive a manual as well as an automatic car. I do not understand your oft-repeated argument that drivers of...
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  Just skidding 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I e-mailed you some time ago asking for advice as to where I could receive instruction to learn how to drive my newly acquired Porsche Cayman better to...
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  My elderly relative is a dangerous driver but refuses to stop. What can we do? 15 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My father-in-law is 90 years of age. Within the last two years, he had two accidents which he said were not his fault but his insurance company paid out...
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  Where do I stand if I have been unknowingly driving without a licence and insurance? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A few months back I was driving my son's car. We parked and when we came back someone was just about to put a note on to say someone else had hit it. Minor...
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  What electric estate car do you recommend? 9 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want...
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  What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key...
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  Do I still need to tell the DVLA if I have had my glaucoma corrected? 10 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I had close angle glaucoma but I had it sorted a few year ago I had them lasered to fix it, do I still have to inform the DVLA?
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  Will Nissan sell the Cube in the UK again? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does anyone know if Nissan will be making the Cube for the UK market again? I used to have a Suzuki Wagon, then a Renault Kangoo. I need a car which is...
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  My Hyundai i20 is due for change, what should I replace it with? 8 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer...
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  Are clutch pedal extensions safe? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife who is 5ft tall has recently purchased a Mini Cooper with a manual gearbox. Although she has the driver’s seat as far forward as possible she is...
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  Are there any insurers who specialise in older driver insurance? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am 84, mentally and physically fit, with no claims or convictions. I have been driving since I was 17. I have a Jaguar F-Pace and want to change it for...
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  Is my imported car ULEZ compliant? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe which has the same engine as a Nissan 350Z , they are basically the same car. The 350Z is ULEZ compliant from 2003 models...
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  How do I clean a gearbox oil spill on a brick driveway? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has leaked some automatic gear box oil on my brick drive. Any suggestions as how to remove, please?
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  My Renault Zoe needs a new secondary battery - is this normal? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  At my 4 year service on a Renault Zoe, I was advised to replace a secondary battery, not the one which drives the engine. The staff could not explain why...
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  Which small electric car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 small van? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does anyone produce a 4x4 small van other than the Volkswagen Caddy 4Motion?