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Should I use E10 fuel in a classic car? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm now coming across contradictory information regarding the use of E10 fuel in classic car engines. I was under the impression that it was a big no no... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
My friend says the engines in Honda scooters are made in Thailand, is this true? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My friend tells me that the engine in the Honda SH300i scooter is the same as in many other scooters and is made in Taiwan or Korea. It's a general product... -
Why do you advise use of claims management companies? 23 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed that you often advise using accident claim management companies when making a claim against a third party, instead of one's own insurance... -
Is this Volkswagen Golf GTi Edition 30 an import? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I went to look at a 2008 57-plate Golf GTi Edition 30 yesterday. It looked like a good car, and as it was end of the month I got a good deal, as I paid... -
I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000... -
Should I change all four tyres on an all-wheel drive car? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive (estate version) since new. It's now three years old and has done 30,000 miles. It has the original tyres... -
What grant can I get for an electric car home charger? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Rav4 PHEV and I want to make a decision about an external 32amp charge unit. I am able to plug in to my domestic ring main but I have... -
Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the... -
Why is my insurer seeking to recover costs directly from the driver that hit my car? 20 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car was written off in August after another driver made a right turn in front of me, hitting the front and side of my Audi A4. I had owned this vehicle... -
How do black boxes work? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me how black box insurance works? I understand it records your driving but I have the feeling it could come back to haunt you? I am... -
A random car has been parked on my driveway and the owner refuses to move it - can I get it removed? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
A random car has parked on my property and the owner refuses to move it. I don't know if it's roadworthy, but it looks in decent condition. What are my... -
My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting... -
Struck by uninsured driver - 12 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife was involved in car accident. The other vehicle hit her from behind whilst queuing at traffic lights. She exchanged details with the other driver... -
What has happened to make insurance premiums go up so much in the last 12 months? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last July I insured my car for £240. This year, with no changes to my circumstances (other than the value of the car having reduced) the renewal quote... -
What exactly leads to an increased insurance premium? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having... -
I was in a car accident that wasn't my fault - so why won't my insurer give me my excess back? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had an accident in October, I was not at fault. It has been shambolic from the start. I saw in one of your columns an article about Tort law, which I... -
Can you provide more details of the emissions testing that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen engineers carried out? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm experiencing a lot less mpg, more noise, more DPF regeneration and less power since my car had the emissions update in August 2016. If you are in touch... -
Is my rusty 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe worth restoring? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a low mileage 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe which as you know are now rather rare with only 300 odd were made. The problem is, it has been standing... -
Tappety Engine Noise 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock. There is no service history. I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a...
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