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Who was driving Speed Cameras 3 Dec 2001 (Forum)
Perhaps some people even take a driving test and apply for a licence in a false name - used to put the points on? Clearly the police and government know that this goes on and perhaps other similar ?scam?s, but they do nothing about it. Does this not prove that speed cameras are used mainly for generating revenue and have little to do with road safety? Tom -
How do you ensure your car isn't being used when you leave it parked at an airport? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any advice regarding airport car parks? I recently read about yet another scam where an independent contractor offered off-site parking in... -
How is it possible for a third party to start a fraudulent accident claim against me? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
How is it possible for details of my insurance company to be identified by third parties? My insurance company contacted me in June to tell me that a claim... -
Has our accident repair been taken over by an accident management company? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently had the misfortune to hit a low bollard whilst parking her car, damaging the front bumper. We have taken the vehicle to a local approved... -
Why don't you criticise manufacturers who don't fit spare wheels to cars? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent RW, from Braintree is right to be disappointed with the lack of a spare wheel in his Ford C-Max and I am astonished at your apparent... -
Can I suggest that your readers warn their insurers immediately of anything suspicious which could be a scam? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and I run a small business delivering livestock feed in the South East using Land Rovers and trailers. We each cover around 30,000 miles per... -
Am I required to supply the name of the driver of my vehicle after a parking enforcement notice arrived? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding an APCOA Parking Enforcement Notice at East Midlands Airport, I have been asked for £100 for dropping off/picking up in a no stop zone - "The... -
Private equitrouble funds 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
You often champion the cause about the insurance scams that are forcing up our annual premiums. Mine has risen 36% this year, so with last years increase... -
Some good car insurance sense 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having read your horror stories about insurance scams here's one on the other side. A few weeks ago in my Golf I was run into from behind stationary at... -
Why wasn't I allowed to keep the faulty part from my Volkswagen Passat after repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A week ago my 2005 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0 TDI, which I have had since new, broke down and I had to call a recovery service. It turned out to be no.3... -
Accident Mismangement 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My parked RAV-4 was hit by a car that did not stop. Fortunately the incident was witnessed and on being confronted the driver admitted responsibility.... -
Mercedes-Benz C200 - K&N air filter voided my car insurance 9 Sep 2022 (Forum)
So today I got the phone call to say they have voided my insurance on the grounds of not declaring the modification, so I need some advice on how to get my money back off these scamming crooks! (deleted... avoid at all cost!) Its took 10 weeks to get to this conclusion, within this time I have lost my job due to not being able to get to work and developed minor mental problems and caused me a lot of stress which obviously the insurance company didn't give a toss about! -
Volkswagen Passat CC - DPF filter 12 Dec 2014 (Forum)
When I have asked him about the warranty he said let me quote " Lifetime". It all sound nice but I'm just afraid that it is just another scam . Have any of you got any suggestions please? If yes I wouldn highly appricite it. Many thanks in advance V. -
Repossessed cars and buying from autousedcars.co.uk 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently saw a website autousedcars.co.uk selling repossessed cars at unbelievable prices. Is this site genuine and are the cars safe to purchase from... -
MPG Caps 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
but I would like to hear from anyones FIRSTHAND experience of using them. I'm not interested in hearing about diesel magnets, oil additives, multi level marjeting scams, etc, purely anyone who has used MPG CAPS into their fuel tank. cheers folks MTC -
Ins Co leaves me speechless 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
They must think I'm crazy if they think I'll send this to anyone who just asks for it. For all I know it may be a scam (is it?. Here it is: Hi Robin Thanks for your email. My name is Justin and I will be dealing with your query. Before I am able to respond to your complaint and for the security of your policy, please could you confirm the following information. -
Something Fishy about this??????? 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
They are both foreigners who want to buy it and basically said they would buy it just from my description without even seeing it. The following is an email I have just received. I cant help thinking there is some kinda scam going on here. They want to know my name address and phone number. Does this sound a bit dodgy to anyone else? The Email: Hello, Thanks for your mail response, i am okay with the condition and am okay with the price of the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN POLO GT 3dr (£400), A client of mine is owning me some funds in United Kingdom (£4000), I will instruct him to issue a cheque for you, and as soon asthe cheque clear. -
Park at your peril 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just received a charge for £70 from Valid Parking Ltd because my wife parked in the Majestic wine car park in Davenport one evening in June, when... -
Swiss rolled 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 20th January, our son, who now lives in Switzerland, agreed to purchase a 2006 Land Rover Discovery advertised by a Trade Seller in Auto Trader. A price... -
Parking distance control 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I know you've had queries on private parking contractors before, but this one's a bit different. On Friday 12 February I parked at Leigh Delamere Westbound...