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New Nissan Juke covered in scratches, but dealer denies any blame 4 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Juke recently, but it appears to be covered with small scratches. It has been treated with Supaguard by the dealer, but they deny any... -
What do I need with my car insurance when hiring a car in the USA? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I will be hiring a car in the US in September for one month. Exactly what insurance cover do I require and what should I say "no thanks" to? The jargon... -
What can I do to make my Land Rover ULEZ compliant? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 diesel. What can I do to get through London's Emissions. The car has EUR 4, and I think it has to be better than... -
Should I get legal cover on my insurance policy? 16 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of renewing my car insurance and they are asking if I want Legal Protection (£30 extra). I know there are some firms that will cover... -
Under cover operations 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question about servicing and warranties. My 18-month-old car has a three-year warranty, of which the final year is a dealer rather than manufacturer... -
Buying an extended warranty - what would you recommend? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z4 factory warranty is due to expire. I have received a letter from BMW Warranty offering me an extended warranty. My car has done 33,000 and has... -
Wet blank-it 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have valid VW Road Side Assist and VW Extended warranty for my 8-year-old VW Passat and the car is parked outside on my driveway. Unfortunately my Alarm... -
Volkswagen Caravelle burning oil 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Volkswagen Caravelle eight months ago for £23,000 from a large specialist dealer. The car has one previous owner and has covered 73,000... -
Should an extended warranty cover clutch failure? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2011 Qashqai from a local Nissan dealer. We were concerned about our previous second hand car and clutch problems, so were offered the extended... -
I sold a car but the insurance is valid for a couple more months - can I drive another person's car on that policy? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I sold my car a couple of days ago and my insurance policy runs until the end of July. On that policy, I’m covered for third party liability when I drive... -
Insurance value of written off car is too low - what can I do? 19 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Peugeot 308 SW in March for £16,700. The car was discounted as it was old stock prior to a change of design. As you might expect, I took out... -
Why won't my warranty cover clutch damage on my Saab convertible? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 80 years old. I bought a new Saab convertible in November 2011, three months before they folded, leaving me with no warranty. I am a DT reader of... -
A lorry showered my car in gravel, smashing my windscreen and chipping the paint - should I tell my insurer? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
A tipper lorry drove by me and showered my car with stones and gravel at speed. He drove off quickly so I had no time to get the reg number. My windscreen... -
I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old... -
Why won't Ford replace a broken dash in my Fiesta under warranty? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta 58-reg, and have only 2500 miles on the clock. The fascia panel around the radio and air vents has cracked for no apparent reason... -
My car has developed a fault, what are my rights? 10 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2014 Subaru WRX STI from a secondhand dealer, which came with a three-month engine and gearbox warranty. A week later, there was a... -
Should I change from the AA to the RAC due to a large discount? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been with the AA for many years paying for their “Roadside, Home Start & Relay” cover. As a result I now have Gold Membership, though the free extra... -
Please advise your readers to inform their insurance companies after having surgery. 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your excellent information relating to buying a BMW 530D. I found it very useful as I've just purchased a used example. I would like to advise... -
Is it possible to get separate insurance for my catalytic converter? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to get separate insurance for my catalytic converter with claiming on my normal car insurance? -
Servicing my Porsche Cayman S? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100...