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Why will my insurer not cover my new car? 18 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X 2020, and when I tried to insure it with my current car insurers, they just replied we don't insure that type of... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
Best way to sell a new car (delivery mileage only)? 14 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Tiguan on order which is expected for delivery next month (which will be almost one year after ordering!). I no longer need the car... -
Which used car do you recommend for family life and towing a boat? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Caravelle as a day-camper and all-round family lugger ,and a MINI. My wife has a new job and will have to visit rural sites in the... -
The gearbox system has failed in my newly-bought 2017 car. Is the dealer liable? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice, please. I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate 4 months ago from an independent dealer. The car had done 15,000 miles with an elderly... -
Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's... -
I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving... -
I covered 200,000 miles on my car in the last ten years. Should I buy another diesel now? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Having had my 2004 SEAT Leon Cupra diesel for over 10 years and hitting just under 200,000 miles, I find myself at the stage where the engine requires... -
Why can't I get in contact with the DVLA about my V5C? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
It is now 10 weeks since I bought my new car. It was taxed online at the dealers. The form for the V5C was sent off, I have the green part. I had brief... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
How do I obtain a V5C for a car that's a Cat S write off? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16 valve from a friend which has light structural damage and has been written off as Category S. But is very repairable... -
Is there a child car seat that you can recommend for a Nissan Juke? 27 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Nissan Juke, but I'm really struggling to find a child car seat that fit because of the limited room in the back. I'm looking for a Group... -
When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st... -
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? My daughter, an experienced driver aged 50, is a named driver on my... -
How do I prevent carb icing? 25 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I prevent carb icing on my 1973 1600 Volkswagen Beetle engine? -
I want to stay under £40k with my new car to avoid higher tax - are delivery charges included in the list price? 22 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have settled on buying a a car which, with extras, is very close to the £40,000 list price. Obviously I want to stay just below that so I don't get hit... -
Why do insurers keep penalty points on record for five years if the DVLA remove them after three? 27 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I just had my renewal quote, when asked if anything had changed I mentioned the removal of three penalty points from my licence last year (after three... -
What's the best way to temporarily insure a car? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've just bought a new car for my wife, which has five days complimentary insurance from Volkswagen. We still have her old car, which we are going to... -
What is the 'death rate' on older and classic cars? 14 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
On the review of the Volkswagen Polo MkII, it says that the car has a '9 point death rate'. Would you be able to explain what this means and, if possible,... -
The clutch on my MINI Countryman has failed after 1000 miles - is MINI liable? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
We purchased an approved used 2015 MINI Countryman 1.6 petrol with 11,000 miles from a Mini dealer 12 months ago. We have driven it 1000 miles in the last...
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