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  Scrappage scam? 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I note your response R.W. of Wiltshire regarding the Government Scrappage Scheme, and in particular the policy of crushing perfectly good cars. I too subscribe...
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  Mass Whiplash 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my wife, when exiting a dual carriageway, 'nudged' a stationary car in front of her on the slip road. There was no visible damage to the...
• mercedes - BMW X5 Synergy Manchester 21 May 2012 (Forum)
  According to Insolvency this company is not in Liquidation, it is run by a guy called ABDUAL QUDDAS and he has not made himself bankrupt it is all a SCAM. Insolvency say they cannot do anything. I have told Consumer Direct, they weren't particularly helpful. You cannot speak to Trading Standards as you have to go through Consumer Direct. Insolvency know all about this guy a number of people have got caught out like me, but nothing seems to be done.
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  Relative values 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing on behalf of my relative who has just moved address from Garstang to Clitheroe in Lancashire. We have informed all parties i.e. utilities,...
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  Honda Happiness Accident Assistance 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on Honda Happiness Accident Assistance? In the (hopefully unlikely) event of an accident should I inform them OR my Insurance company...
• Van Auction - scam or not? 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I've been to four recent commercial vehicle auctions at  a major and well known auction in Manchester, doing my homework before buying a van. Having...
• Does the public think all dealers are scam artists 16 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have started a car company (small, just my dad and myself for now) and have been reading on this site that there are a lot of the public not happy about...
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - 2003, 30k miles - Interesting bargain or scam? 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  While looking at the private adds on Autotrader for a Cooper S I was struck by one advertised for £4801, it being a 2003 with 30k miles and supposedly...
• Used cars from the Channel Islands 20 May 2001 (Forum)
  I remember reading something about dealers/manufacturers using the C/Islands to offload stock, but I can't recall the ins and outs of the story. Scam or not?
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  How should I import a UK registered classic back to the UK? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a car from someone who has kept the car in Spain. The car is a classic and is registered in the UK, with a UK owner, who has an...
• KIA Rio - paint protection upholster safeguard 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  dose any one know anything about this (safe guard )product ? is it worth it or just a selling scam i have seen it on ford as dimond bright names        
• any - private reg plate 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Just bought a new car and thought i might buy a private plate as i tend to keep cars for a good few yearsand would like to know if there are any scams or pitfalls i need to look out for when buying.Also what do i do about documents(log book,road tax etc)
• Best/Worst things, driving in ur area 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I live in liverpool and we have not too many speed cameras, police patrols. U can get from a-b fairly easy with no fear of being scammed by the cameras. Lots of teenage "businessmen" in lexus is200's. What are the best/worst things about driving in your area ???????????
• Travel - Scammed a bit but sorted 22 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  So, booked a Hotel through what appeared to be the major chain hotel fair enough.. got total £268.70 paid, got email confirmation total £376,70.....
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  Found a cheap car, but its owner is in the USA 17 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a KIA Sorento for sale. The car looks to be in great condition, with 64,000 miles on the clock for just £6000. However, there'a catch, the owner...
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  Happy days? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Honda Jazz in September 2010. It comes with Honda Happiness accident management cover. I am insured with Churchills. So if I have an accident,...
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  Payback time 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We decided on retirement to reduce to one car, and sold my wife's. Phoning the AA Insurance the next day to cancel, I was told that no refund was due,...
• BMW - BMW Extended Fully Comp Warranty Scam 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  I am writing this to warn other BMW drivers. I own a 06 2.0d X3 with 43k miles that has a full BMW service history. The car is supposedly covered by extended...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, genuine car insurance company? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to renew the insurance for my 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDT. Having read in your column about various tales of hire car scams, accident management companies...
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  Catalytic Conspiracies 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters...