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Boxer rebellion 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
In April 2008 my son bought a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6, 5-door automatic from Car Giant. The car had a recorded mileage of 30,000 and was ex-Motability with... -
Crim reminder 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
This email comes all the way from Tasmania, which is the little island below mainland Australia where you sent your convicts. In 2002 I bought a Holden... -
Moby trick? 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I qualify for Mobility and would like your advice. Up until now I have always claimed the allowance and purchased a used vehicle approx 3 years old, such... -
Model Tee car 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please could you explain in more detail why it should be that if R.L. of Corsham should acquire a Porsche Boxster or a BMW Z4M, he will "possibly lose... -
Can I claim damaged against the council for damage to my car caused by a tree branch? 10 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Recently while traveling on a country B road, a branch of a tree which extended about 50cm into the road, but which I didn't spot in time (I was travelling... -
Do insurance groups actually make a difference to premiums? 2 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of the 1 to 50 insurance groups when the same person, using the same insurance company, is quoted the following? Car in group 48 £1158.... -
Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be? -
Where can I get spare parts for my 2002 Citroen? 2 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 2002 Citroen C5 from new. I like it because its comfortable and can cope with the poor roads. Unfortunately the car has developed a leak on... -
Why do I have to pay an annual fee to keep my navigation up to date? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed that the sat nav on my 3 year old BMW 3 Series is out of date and no longer providing real-time traffic updates. My local BMW dealer... -
If I put my number plate on retention do I have to remove it from my car immediately? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a car and want to put my private number plate on retention prior to part exchanging my current car. The dealership has advised... -
Plugging in? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Does a plug in hybrid simply plug into a 3 pin plug point in the garage? Does it need another lead for plugging into a public charging point? -
Are ultra bright replacement headight bulbs legal? 2 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought Philips White Vision Ultra replacement bulbs (for headlights and side lights) for my Ford Fusion 2006, from Euro Car Parts. These tend more towards... -
What is the legal position if the tax runs out on my car when I'm driving in Europe? 14 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the legal position if the tax runs out on my car when I'm driving in Europe? -
Can we trust EV charging? 12 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
If EVs are going to become the norm, trustworthy chargers are required. Yesterday, I was charged for 17 Kwh of energy that was not transferred to my car.... -
Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type?... -
The windscreen washer jets on my Citroen are non-adjustable but don't reach the screen, what can I do? 21 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
l have a Citroen C4 Picasso. The washers when spraying only just spray onto the bottom of screen. I have looked but there is no way to adjust them like... -
Is it illegal to have different tyres on the same axle? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I’ve just bought a used 2023 MINI Cooper S from a MINI dealer. I’ve noticed that there are three Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and one KPATOS on... -
How do you remove windscreen blemishes? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
My eight year old Toyota Verso has developed thousands of spots on the windscreen which can only be seen when facing the sun. It badly affects visibility.... -
My Honda CR-V keys won't open the door manually, what is the problem? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just bought a 2018 (2017 model) Honda CR-V after your glowing report. It only came with 1 key, with remote central locking buttons There is one keyhole... -
Where can I get performance car insurance? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 6-7 year old performance car from Jaguar or Maserati which comes with a very high insurance group. Even with 30+ years NCB I suspect...
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