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Toyota Aygo clutch failure after just 8000 miles 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My mum had a horrible experience yesterday. She was driving up a hill and the car started rolling backwards! She braked and stopped, but couldn't get the... -
Why doesn't my breakdown recovery service cover punctures? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I sustained a blow out in my Jaguar XF from a large pothole on a country road that was unavoidable because a large vehicle was coming the other way. I... -
Warrant offers, sir 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
On 23-05-08 I purchased a 2005 BMW 320D SE Auto from a BMW main dealer. It was sold to me under the BMW Premium Selection Approved Car scheme. With it... -
What is the cheapest way to get car insurance cover for a newly qualified driver on her own car? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
What is the cheapest way to get car insurance cover for a newly qualified driver on her own car? Could I add my granddaughter's car as a second vehicle... -
Mini mum cover 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
In a few months I'll be taking delivery of a restored 1987 Mini Mayfair. You may ask why, but it is intended to be a "fun" second car. There is also a... -
I'm being charged for damage to a hire car sat nav that I didn't even use - what can I do? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I hired a car through 'Firefly' at Malaga Airport. The car's damage report sheet arrived blank and as such I had to go around the car marking any faults.... -
How do I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds? -
Am I insured to drive my late father's car on my insurance? 2 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My elderly step father recently passed away and his car has been inherited by my mother, who cannot drive. She wants to keep the car in the short term... -
If I buy a car that's advertised with no faults, but one develops and wrecks the car - is this covered by the Consumer Rights Act? 4 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Let's say I bought a car and three months into ownership, the timing belt snaps and destroys the engine. Perhaps the water pump fails or a gearbox failure... -
Can I get UK breakdown cover for a foreign-registered car? 17 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I live in Portugal and am planning return trip to UK. I may drive to UK in my Portuguese-registered car insured by a UK approved insurer. My breakdown... -
How do I paint the replacement wing mirror cover on my car? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My driver's wing mirror was hit and I ordered a new one. The cover comes primed and I bought the appropriate colour spray from Halfords. Is it okay to... -
Should my insurer cover the cost of windscreen recalibration along with the screen replacement? 23 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Peugeot 3008 suffered a windscreen chip and the screen needs to be replaced. Autoglass (via LV) say I will need to take the car to a Peugeot dealer... -
Clutch failure - should the classic dealer pay for repairs? 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a restored 1971 Porsche 911t from a specialist dealer for £70,000. After just 100 miles the clutch failed and I had the car recovered... -
UK car - European long term driving 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than... -
I had a minor collision in my wife's car - where do I stand if my insurance doesn't cover me? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my wife a new vehicle but did not part-exchange her old one as the new vehicle was bought privately. The new vehicle had to have work... -
Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5 - which is the better buy? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I can't decide between the Toyota RAV4 petrol hybrid or the Mazda CX-5 diesel. Both appear to be great cars. Can you please give your opinion on which... -
Are there any issues in buying a performance car with low miles? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to purchase a 2013 Jaguar F-Type and have noticed quite a few of these vehicles have low mileages. In performance cars does this cause any mechanical... -
Insurance for courtesy car - what would you suggest? 1 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car was written off. I've agreed to buy a new one, delivery originally expected on Monday 2nd, now delayed at least two weeks. Dealer is going to... -
Is my car insurance invalid on a non-essential journey? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that my car insurance may be invalid on a non-essential journey during lockdown? -
How can I protect my tyres from perishing? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
All four tyres on my SUV had to be changed prematurely due to excessive perishing. Unfortunately, parking my vehicle on the drive is exposing it to all...