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Skidsophrenic 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had an accident in icy conditions almost 2 years ago on a freezing evening when I stopped at the scene of another accident where a car had overturned... -
My insurer paid out a false claim, leaving me with higher premiums - what can I do? 23 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
While sorting out insurance for my new car, I've been informed by my new insurer that there's a claim on my insurance for an incident that was reported... -
Why are older cars being forced into obsolescence? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having spent much of my life immersed in most matters car related including working on the body shop floor and restoring classics, I have an axe to grind... -
Scam? 13 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me if the following is genuine, I am extremely dubious: "The following customer is interested in the vehicle you are advertising... -
Con-stand-he-noble 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
You very kindly helped me overcome hesitancy on buying my 1yr old Jaguar XF S V8 back in March this year. All has gone well. It is as you said a fantastic... -
Classic car ownership dispute - what should I do? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1970 Rover 3500 P6. Recently after asking on a forum for information on the car (over a year ago) someone privately messaged me and said they used... -
Is the third party trying to scam my son after an accident? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 23-year old son (four years driving) had a very small bump some eight weeks ago on the M6 (clear weather, dry, daylight). The driver in front braked... -
I had 20+ years of No Claims Discount - so why have I lost all my NCD after two recent accidents? 8 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving for 21 years and never had an accident until this year. I had 21 years of no claims discount, but it wasn't protected. This year I had... -
Should we change our car's timing belt because of an oil leak? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 was bought second hand just over 2 weeks ago. We noticed a small amount of oil leaking from the engine, and took it to a... -
Driver who caused crash has fled to Romania - what should I do? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My partner was driving along and hit by a Jeep SUV that was pulling out of a nearby driveway. We called the Police and the driver took responsibility over... -
Why does the frequency and price of fixing faulty VWG vehicles seem at odds with their popularity? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy reading your column on a Saturday morning. I have noticed over the years that VWG products seem to feature quite significantly, both in frequency... -
Separate featurette: 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
On July 25 2009, you answered a letter by P.M. of Kineton who had received a "penalty" for overstaying while parking to eat at McDonalds. You advised the... -
I''ve found a Land Rover Freelander 2 for sale in Spain - is it safe to buy? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a car UK registered car currently in Spain. The owner moved there some months ago and is arranging the sale via a shipping... -
My son and I lost all our No Claims on a multi-car insurance policy - what do we do now? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Six years ago my son and I had full no claims on our cars, but when I got married my husband talked us into taking multi-car insurance out with Admiral.... -
Do accident management companies seriously inflate repair costs for minor accidents? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
A colleague of my father's BMW 320d was recently hit in the rear by another driver, whilst he was stationary. The damage was a dented rear bumper and a... -
What exactly leads to an increased insurance premium? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having...