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Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing... -
Can an Austrian car hire company charge over the odds for repairs? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
In July I hired a Skoda Yeti from Europcar, Salzburg airport. On returning the vehicle I reported minor scratches on the front right wing. I believe the... -
Can I tax a car before the date the insurance becomes valid? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have placed a deposit down on a used car that I am going to collect from the dealer on either the 13th or 14th October - a weekend. The road tax is... -
Street cred 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year, my BMW 325i that I had owned for less than two weeks was hit by another car turning in the office car park. I saw the accident happen... -
At what mileage should I change my cam belt? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
What is the recommended mileage to change the cam belt on a 2009 Volvo V50 1.6d DRIVe estate? My car has covered 94,000 miles, but I understand the... -
Can I make a claim if I think an MoT has been falsified? 16 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought a Toyota Land Cruiser from a dealer with 12 months MoT. It seemed spot on. Looked good, full service history, 12 months MoT, dealer... -
Why was a county court judgement made against me following a fraudulent claim against me? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
March 2010 saw a third party make a fraudulent claim against my car insurance policy. In spite of my concerns and instructions to my insurer they paid... -
Which small second car should I buy? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second... -
Which comfortable small car for long and short trips? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like a small car, maybe new or newish. I cover two main journeys - to London (about 80 miles round trip) and to Dorset (about 180 miles round trip)... -
Does a timing belt need to be changed every five years? 20 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my Fiat 500 says that the timing belt should be replaced after 72,000 miles or every 5 years regardless of mileage. Since the belt was... -
Why is it taking the DVLA so long to reissue my driving licence? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March... -
What do I need for driving in France and Spain? 4 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
We're driving through France & Spain in July. Apart from the obvious, passport, driving licence, insurance etc, what will we need for driving in France... -
Which is more accurate - my car's speedometer or my sat nav? 13 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the most accurate speed indicator - analogue speedometer, digital speedometer or GPS on sat navs? -
Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit... -
What are the insurance implications of having tyres with an incorrect load rating fitted? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
What are the implications for having the wrong replacement tyre fitted for a car's performance and importantly, insurance cover? 185/55R16 83H tyres were... -
Can you recommend a reliable, easy to drive medium-sized SUV, with low CO2 emissions? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need a comfortable, medium-sized SUV to replace my Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0, which was written off in a flood. My budget is around £15,000 but... -
What's a sensible warm hatch to replace my Audi TT? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an Audi TT, which I really enjoy, however it's no longer compatible with having two children. I would like a reasonably powerful hatchback,... -
Is it unusual for a replacement DMF to last only 10,000 miles? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had my clutch and DMF changed at Mr Clutch after the original one failed after 100,000 miles. The replacement lasted less than 10,000 miles, so Mr Clutch... -
If I add a wheelchair hoist onto my boot, do I need to tell my insurer? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about having a small light weight wheelchair hoist fitted in the boot of my car. Do I inform my insurance company? I'm led to believe that... -
Is there a 'cooling off' period when buying insurance? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son bought insurance with Adrian Flux for his car. At the time of purchase he asked about cancellation charges. He was told first of all that cancellation...
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