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I've been caught speeding - is there anything I can do? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just received a letter from the police saying that i was caught (by a camera van) doing 81mph on a motorway in Scotland. From memory, the road was... -
Best used car for 80 mile commute? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car for my 80 mile commute. The trip involves rural roads - which get quite icy and snowy in the winter - and a busy city centre. Until now,... -
Volkswagen Scirocco gearbox failure 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
The gearbox on my Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 diesel failed at high speed on a motorway, with the wheels locking solid. A frightening experience. Gearbox... -
Audi A5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe? 15 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
First of all would like to thank you and your website for its considerable useful info and I am an avid follower of the website and find it very informative... -
Claim for damage due to pothole denied - is it worth taking it further? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi TT and just after Christmas (2012) I hit a pothole one evening which severely damaged a wheel and a tyre, to the point that it was dangerous... -
Can I claim against the council for speed hump damage to my Volkswagen Golf? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wondered if you think it worth making a claim for compensation to a local council regarding damage to my car caused by a particular set of speed humps?... -
Tyre insurance - a warning 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The 4 year old Audi A6 I bought in Sept 2010 ago was fitted with Barum Bravuris tyres, two of which were well worn. I was obliged to replace them just... -
Struck by likening 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My stationery Audi A8 was hit by a bus while waiting to pull out at a roundabout. The police said because there was cctv fitted to the bus there should... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that... -
Why won't my BMW 535 M-Sport's £2,000 sat nav accept 7-digit UK postcodes? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a fairly high spec 2006 BMW 535 ‘M’ Sport for some 18 months and one of the important extras I sought was the satellite navigation system. I... -
Turning the air bluetooth 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought that it would be useful if I updated you on the Bluetooth phone saga in my new Mk VI Golf. I now have had a Bluetooth interface fitted to my... -
What is a suitable car for a retired couple? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a Citroen C3 Picasso which we now wish to change. It has been a great success for a 6ft 1in man and 5ft 2ins wife. Motoring is local, South Somerset... -
Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars? 4 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does... -
Do tyres have to match? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
My front driver's side tyre on my Toyota RAV4 has a slow puncture and I'm wondering how important is it to brand match, tread match etc. tyres when you... -
Do I have to stick with run flat tyres? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 335d GT 2017 plate, which came out of the factory with run flat tyres fitted. If I wanted to fit non-run flat tyres onto the car would this... -
How reliable are electric cars? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
How reliable are electric cars in general? And how reliable is the Mercedes-Benz EQA, in particular? What yearly maintenance costs are involved, and what... -
Can you advise on the availability of a new Porsche 911 Carrera? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend buying a two year old Porsche Carrera S convertible, but prices seem to be almost the same as if he bought new. The dealer is saying there... -
There's an abandoned vehicle with all the documents inside outside my flat. How do I deal with it? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I rent out a flat and my tenant gave notice but then disappeared off abroad. We found a car with all paperwork inside, plus keys. I have, as expected,... -
What small, automatic crossover would you recommend? 12 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to replace my wife's 2009 Nisan Qashqai with a more modern, nearly-new, small SUV automatic and would like to spend up to £15K. My wife only... -
Will insurers take into account company car driving history in place of No Claims? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving a company car for three years and I'm a named driver on my son's policy. I previously had maximum No Claims in my own right, but I’m...
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