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A learner driver hit me and now his insurance are refusing to pay out - should I take legal action? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was recently sat stationary at a junction when a third party drove into the back of me because he was waving at another driver in a vehicle in the next... -
I want to export a UK car to France - how do I insure it for the journey there? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have recently been given a 61 plate Zafira and I want to export it to my second/holiday/retirement home in France. But I'm having the devil's own job... -
Can I renew a lease at the end of the agreement, give it back or buy the car? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Hyundai Kona, which is shortly coming to the end of a three-year lease. It was brand new and top of the range when we got it and it's done less... -
Can you recommend a dashcam with 360 vision that is motion triggered? 25 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my car badly scratched, but while it was all caught on my CCTV, the culprit had his face covered by a hoodie. Can you recommend a dash cam... -
Stopping in traffic with a DSG 'box- should I put it in park or neutral? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic... -
Buying back my company car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at... -
Disc cuss 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a late 2006 low mileage Toyota RAV-4 from Toyota in Bracknell in July this year. There has been a judder on the brakes, which has got worse. I... -
Can we reject a faulty used car we recently bought? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My niece bought a 2016 Juke a few months ago. This week her orange engine management light lit up. She contacted the warranty company (warranty bought... -
Will the manufacturer contribute towards as a premature failure of a major part? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Audi Q5 TDI Quattro was bought new in December 2014. It has covered 75,000 miles and has been serviced regularly by Audi dealers. At a recent service,... -
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely... -
How much should I pay for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz W202? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W202 estate with 60,000 miles on the clock. It has one owner from new and it's in good condition - what do you... -
Our used car developed a fault - is the dealership liable or the warranty company? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently purchased a 2009 MINI Cooper from a small dealership. At the same time she purchased an extra nine months warranty to the three months... -
Can my insurer increase my premium for no reason, without explanation? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Nissan X-Trail. Before taking the train to pick up the car, I went online to take up the quote that I had received from Halifax... -
Parking fine in supermarket - why are the time limits inconsistent? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife has received a £70 Parking Charge Notice from Parking Eye after parking for 1 hour 43 minutes in a supermarket car park. It was our Christmas food... -
Clutch failure on 2014 Ford C-MAX 20 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought an ex-demo from dealership with about 50 miles on the clock. At 3000 miles the clutch needed replacing due to "complete burn out". DMF and slave... -
Who should repair my cracked windscreen? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 13-plate C-MAX from a main Ford dealer 5 months ago. As part of the negotiation to buy, I requested a stone-chip on the windscreen be repaired... -
Personalised numberplate lost after accident in France 30 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Whilst on holiday in France in July of this year, my Jeep was hit by an 80 year old Frenchman who failed to stop at a cross roads. The insurance company... -
Is Volkswagen's DSG gearbox issue going largely unreported in the UK? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Living in both the UK and Australia I own two petrol 1.8TSI Passats. Due to intense media scrutiny in Australia regarding DSG gearboxes failures Volkswagen... -
Will Citroen help with C8 cam belt failure? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 2005 Citroen C8 broke down on the motorway when the cam belt snapped. I understand that when this happens damage can be caused to the engine/valves.... -
Should journalists quote 'real' emissions figures for new cars, or manufacturer's figures? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have mixed feelings over Roger Stansfield's article on quoting ‘real’ emissions for new cars, rather than the artificial constructs presently published...
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