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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Will my warranty cover a failing suspension bush? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
My MG4 Trophy has just been serviced and had its first MoT with a mileage of 7064. The certificate has an advisory for the future. Suspension arm pin or... -
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... -
Tyres perishing after being left in sun - can they be recovered? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X5 in Spain that spends long periods sat in the sun. The car has completed 16,000km over the past four years and the tyres are cracking on... -
Why is my Renault Laguna's windscreen developing spots? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The car is a 2007 Renault Laguna 150 DCI. The windscreen is developing spots, about 3mm in diameter, like semi-transparent watermarks which are inside... -
Quick fix for headlight lens 'bloom'. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 2004 Citroen C5 recently sailed through its MOT with a single advisory, noting that the Polycarbonate headlight covers had an external ‘bloom’ reducing... -
Rescue me 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I plan to spend a couple of weeks in France this summer with my 2006 Mercedes C180. My insurance broker says my UK insurer covers me fully...

