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• 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 ???????????
• Any - Postcodes 27 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Dunno whether I'm exceeding my authority here, but I've noticed that when people put up links to vehicle auction sites they often feature what I assume to be the poster's postcode.  Given the dangers from online fraud, scamming and identity theft, it might be an idea (if the site
• Motor Insurance and 'Acts of God' 31 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  to renege on the policies. Anyone fallen foul of this scam recently? P.
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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...
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  Can I make an offer to the seller of a used car? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a vehicle advertised for £5000 and I believe it's worth more. What is the law relating to items or goods shown at a particular price for sale?...
• Pondering: Car dealers selling faulty cars? 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  warrantee, so to scam them to get free repairs?        
• World Car Catalogue Free pdf 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  LOL! "We know that some of our readers are surprised when they hear that the worlds largest car catalogue comes from Poland. Maybe there's some suspicion that it could be a joke website, some Eastern European credit-card scam or maybe just a really crap product that tries to seperate you from your
• An amazing gismo? 13 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Is this the total scam I think it is or has motoring science moved on in leaps and bounds? A.
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  Are asset protection, paint protection and extended warranties just commission scams? 12 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my used cars, the dealer tried to sell me three-year asset protection for £349, ceramic paint protection for £299 and an extended warranty....
• Volvo XC60(2015) - Another service scam? 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  that they check their maintenance schedules and make sure that this work is included - after all, they will not be out of pocket as the cost will be added to any service quotations; that is, if it is not already includes and this is just another garage scam. Perhaps I am being cynical?
• Parking Charge Scam. 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  that is documented. So this must be a scam, but how does it work ? I have rung up the hire car company, and told them in no uncertain terms, not to charge my card for a £35 admin fee and to pass my details on to the Parking enforcement company for me to deal with direct, to which they agreed. I will wait to see
• Irish road toll (M50, Dublin) demands 29 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  In July this year I visited Ireland in my u k reg audi. Today I have received a demand for an unpaid toll fee x2 totalling £5.16 plus STR penalties of £5.00. Total £10.16. From a company called EPC plc. I passed through no toll booths without paying. Is this a scam?
• Athens taxis 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  When in Athens a short while ago we got a taxi to the Acropolis fo the usual touristy bit and it wasquite reasonable. The taxi back however was 10 time more expensive and we had no time to argue as we had to rush to get back on the boat. Apparently this is a common scam over
• Volkswagen Golf - Just had car accident, feeling being scammed 23 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  My car touched the rearview mirror of the white car on the left , but the other white car driver removed the cover of the right rearview mirror, claiming...
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  Why have keyless entry system become so popular? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Why the rush to fit keyless systems? Is it just a scam to fit a “premium” feature in a vehicle. I for one, would not want such a system. Physical keys...