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• A garage's liability 5 May 2004 (Forum)
  As the intervals for cambelts were changed to the lower figure a couple of years ago does anyone think this is a scam from the garage to earn lots of cash in engine repairs from the gullible motorist? My money is still on the incompetancy hypothesis! teabelly
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  Insurance scam 27 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been set up! I parked my car in a car park and on return found a young lady taking photos of my car. I had damage to my car, but it was old...
• Is this (motoring) email a scam? 9 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I got this email today. It may be genuine but looks like a scam to me. I can't believe that people who have worked on a project for 21 years can know so little about industry contacts. Sorry it's a bit long. I've removed the return email address to discourage any Back-Roomers from getting involved!
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  I want to update my car's navigation but the dealer is too expensive. What do you suggest? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Jaguar XF. I'm looking to update the navigation system. The Jaguar garage is too expensive. Would appreciate your help. Thank you.
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  A hire car firm claims a car was returned late and has charged for it - what can we do? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  An Australian friend hired a car in UK and was upgraded. The car was returned in perfect order with a tank of fuel and he has copies of the contract and...
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  Thank you for making readers aware of vehicles being towed away at Stansted Airport. 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for publishing my letter about vehicles being towed away at Stansted airport. I hope this alerts your readers to this scam. I have written to...
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  Incitement to Insurance Fraud 3 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had several calls today purporting to be from a company called 'Accident Helpline'. Their operative has informed me that I, or someone else...
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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...