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Are insurers exploiting policyholders when minor 'material facts' are not disclosed? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Although it is entirely sensible to go after the other driver directly to recover losses arising from an accident for which you can prove you were not... -
Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for... -
Brokendown brakes 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 05 VW Golf has just been diagnosed with a faulty ABS control unit, estimated repair £1,500. We have had the car since new and done 45,000 miles, exactly... -
Lane strain 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is there some reason apart from simple stupidity that causes a significant minority of British motorists to hog the middle and outer lanes of the three... -
Work Recommended and Completed was Not Required for Elderly Vulnerable Customer at £650 5 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Dad, age 79, took his Toyota Auris to a retail chain for tyres. While killing time in a nearby supermarket they called him to say his rear brakes were... -
Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when making claims from their insurance companies. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your readers should beware of what has become of a certain big name motor insurer. In my experience they are friendly and helpful when they are taking... -
Timing chain failure on my MINI - where do I stand? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 MINI has covered 73,000 miles and the timing chain/tensioner has failed. The MINI garage does not recognise a problem but said they will carry... -
Ford Kuga power loss 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2009 model) Ford Kuga diesel about six months ago. Since then, I've had to take it back to the dealer several times as the power intermittently... -
Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light... -
My warranty company won't replace my Citroen C3's catalytic converter - what should I do? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2005 Citroen C3. I bought it on 31 January this year from a local garage. At the time of sale I also purchased a 12-month three star... -
MINI TLC Package 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had... -
I'd like to recommend the RAC's breakdown recovery after our Volkswagen Golf broke down in France. 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently wrote favourably regarding RAC Foreign Travel. For over 40 years my normal cars have been an XK120 and XK150. Most breakdown firms do not... -
My Vauxhall Vectra isn't running because I can't get the firing order right. Any ideas? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently replaced a head gasket on a Vauxhall Vectra B 1999 T-reg SRI estate petrol. The car was running nicely before being taken to bits to replace... -
Fighting over scraps 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I scrapped my car on 29th May for a new VW Polo with VW (Wayside Milton Keynes). The dealer insisted that I hand over the tax disc from my old car which... -
Why is my Ford Mondeo juddering? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Powershift experiences gearbox judder when cold. I have owned the car for six months and it has covered 68,000 miles. I... -
Smart Fortwo needs new engine 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Smart Fortwo. The car has covered 30,000 miles and has a full Smart history. In March the auxiliary belt went, which in turn damaged the... -
How much is my friend's N-reg Volkswagen Polo worth? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend of the family who is on the closer side of 50. Last year he decided to start taking driving lessons, but due to various reasons he could... -
Can I reject a car if the dealer wasn't honest about its history? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I think I've purchased a second hand car from a car dealer with a hidden history. I bought it a week ago as one owner with15,000 miles, supplied by the... -
Four year old Mazda 6 - keep or sell? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old (2011) Mazda 6 Sport (180) diesel tourer. I've had it from new, covering 126,000 miles and love the car. I've seen a 2012 reg "Venture"...
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