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  Collusion damage waiver 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In May 2008 I was on holiday in Florence Italy and hired a motor car from Avis. I picked up the car in Florence and before leaving the depot asked Avis...
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  Is this a scam? I think it is! 19 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've copied an extract from an email thread I've had with a potential seller of an Audi A4, and am concerned that this appears to be a scam to extort the...
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  Unprotection racket 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Today I received my car insurance renewal and was asked for a 25% increase in premium. This in spite of having nine years 'protected' no-claims discount....
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  Amasian result 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I posted an add on Autotrader to sell our Toyota Amazon and within minutes we had a phone call from an Asian guy wanting to buy, he asked...
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  Scrappage scam? 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I note your response R.W. of Wiltshire regarding the Government Scrappage Scheme, and in particular the policy of crushing perfectly good cars. I too subscribe...
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  Mass Whiplash 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my wife, when exiting a dual carriageway, 'nudged' a stationary car in front of her on the slip road. There was no visible damage to the...
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  Relative values 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing on behalf of my relative who has just moved address from Garstang to Clitheroe in Lancashire. We have informed all parties i.e. utilities,...
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  Honda Happiness Accident Assistance 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on Honda Happiness Accident Assistance? In the (hopefully unlikely) event of an accident should I inform them OR my Insurance company...
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  How should I import a UK registered classic back to the UK? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a car from someone who has kept the car in Spain. The car is a classic and is registered in the UK, with a UK owner, who has an...
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  Found a cheap car, but its owner is in the USA 17 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a KIA Sorento for sale. The car looks to be in great condition, with 64,000 miles on the clock for just £6000. However, there'a catch, the owner...
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  Happy days? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Honda Jazz in September 2010. It comes with Honda Happiness accident management cover. I am insured with Churchills. So if I have an accident,...
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  Payback time 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We decided on retirement to reduce to one car, and sold my wife's. Phoning the AA Insurance the next day to cancel, I was told that no refund was due,...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, genuine car insurance company? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to renew the insurance for my 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDT. Having read in your column about various tales of hire car scams, accident management companies...
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  Catalytic Conspiracies 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters...
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  Can I make an offer to the seller of a used car? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a vehicle advertised for £5000 and I believe it's worth more. What is the law relating to items or goods shown at a particular price for sale?...
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  Are asset protection, paint protection and extended warranties just commission scams? 12 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my used cars, the dealer tried to sell me three-year asset protection for £349, ceramic paint protection for £299 and an extended warranty....
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  Why have keyless entry system become so popular? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Why the rush to fit keyless systems? Is it just a scam to fit a “premium” feature in a vehicle. I for one, would not want such a system. Physical keys...
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  A dealer buying my car wants to bank details so they can deposit a small amount of money - is this safe? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The dealer buying my car has asked for my bank details so that he can deposit a small amount of money prior to the actual sale. Is this safe? I know you...
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  Personal injury claim - is this a common scam? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a minor low speed bump with another car at about 1mph. The female driver was fine about it and we exchanged details. A few days later I received...
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  My son has received a county court summons for writing off someone's car - how can he avoid a CCJ? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son had a small collision in November 2017, causing minor damage to both vehicles invloved. He admitted liability at the scene as it was clearly his...