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  Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and...
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  Penalty to Arsenal 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to enlighten your readers of a parking-ticket "scam" in the London Borough of Islington. On 10th of February I made an evening visit to see a client...
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Gumtree Mercedes A200 outstanding finance 1 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  His gumtree name is xxxx and phone number xxxx I have included the name and number in case and anyone does a google search and will hopefully end up at this post before potentially being scammed. Thankyou (Edit - for heaven's sake use your common sense.  You can't put someone's name and number on a public forum and accuse them of being a scammer.)
• Todays cars are not meant to last! 19 May 2016 (Forum)
    I am wondering what is the concensus. What are cars like that now not built to last? Is this is scam to force people to buy a car every 5 years?    
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  Are Kwik Fit ripping me off? 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The handbrake cable recently went on my Corsa. I took it to Kwik Fit who advised that the cable they need comes in a pack of two so instead of the charge...
• Land Rover Freelander (1997 - 2006) - 01 V6 Auto - Selling an used one. 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I am very non- mechanical and selling to a private individual fills me with a little dread ,also taking into account the various scams one hears about ,I wonder whether I might make a terrible mistake . Reason for sale is ,a friend has a very desirable car for sale ,so obviously the transaction cannot include P/Ex .Also I am becoming tired of the gas guzzling antics of this car .
• Scammer? 10 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Please advise on your payment whether is a cheque or a bank draft .I await to hear from you quickly.Here is my phone number you can as well call me on XXXXXXX (mobile number). So do we think it might be a scam guys? Have a look at the below link....similar (if not identical problems) against a BR member. - PU http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=39723&v=f
• I have a question Volume 67 5 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone come across this one? Just heard of a new Phishing scam from a man in the Midlands. Elderly chap rung up and asked if he was interested in a very good low cost insurance policy that paid a good lump sum in the event of death. How old are you etc. In the process he was asked what area he lived in and "just give me your card number and I will be able to give you a quote".
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  Mac, the strife 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've read stories before about McDonald's fining people for taking too long over their meal, but I've just found a new variation. I went to a McDonald's...
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  I think my number plates have been cloned - what do I do? 6 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an auto pay ULEZ account with TfL for my black Skoda Yeti 4x4 for my occasional visits to visit family in Wimbledon. Having been there the last...
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  How can I arrange a safe transfer of money when selling my car? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling my car privately and have some concern about being scammed. I have read of all sorts of clever ways that scammers use to cheat people without...
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  Can you warn your readers about scammers who target people trying to renew their driving licences? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m the first to admit my own stupid fault but my photo licence was up for renewal, so I typed that into Google and the first website listed deals. It...
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  Is there a safe way of selling a car where I won't be scammed? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently trying to sell my car through AutoTrader. So far, the only four responses have been from scammers saying that they will pay the full price...
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  Why does Stansted Airport penalise people for using its drop-off area? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to draw readers attention to an issue at Stansted airport, where motorists are being ripped off for briefly leaving their cars in the drop-off...
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  I think I have been the victim of an insurance scam - what should I do? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I learned in April 2013 that my then insurer had paid out on a claim from someone who alleged I had damaged their vehicle in 2011. I was not aware of this...
• MB C220 CDI - momentum warranties - the wear and tear scam 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  So wife calls me and says her car is making a screeching noise and blowing black smoke.  I tell her not to drive it one inch further and have it...
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  Insurance claim out of the blue 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son had a minor collision with another vehicle on a narrow country lane, my son maintains he was pulled right over to the kerb and scratches from bushes...
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  Are accident management companies pushing up insurance premiums? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  No wonder insurances are increasing fast. The major problem appears to be caused by the insurers, whilst uninsured drivers no doubt bear a considerable...
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  Should I use this service to sell my Jaguar XJ Sovereign, or do it privately? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling my Jaguar XJ Sovereign but, to date, have had limited response from my Auto Trader ad. I have been contacted by a specialist company in Bristol...
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  Undue courtesy? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My experiences regarding courtesy cars have always been where the car was provided by the accident repair company. My 87-year-old sister has recently had...