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Bulk diss count 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
This week my 1997 SAAB 900 Convertible failed its MOT test due to a crack in the bulkhead. It was fine at the service in August. It has done 98,000 miles... -
Are asset protection, paint protection and extended warranties just commission scams? 12 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
When I bought my used cars, the dealer tried to sell me three-year asset protection for £349, ceramic paint protection for £299 and an extended warranty.... -
Turbo issue? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday my wife was driving down a dual carriageway in our 2005 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI. When she changed to fifth there was a whistling noise and... -
We bought a car that was listed with a full service history but that was false - where do we stand? 5 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
We bought a Peugeot 5008 April 2022, it was 13 months old and had 31 miles on the clock. Two months ago it broke down and we took it to Peugeot garage... -
Am I insured to drive my friend's car in Italy? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am visiting a friend in Italy who said I can borrow their car (that they've insured) while I'm there for the week. I have a full UK driving licence and... -
Can I drive my girlfriend's Spanish registered car in the UK ? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a UK resident and my girlfriend is Spanish resident. If she brings her Spanish registered car when visiting me in the summer, can I drive it in the... -
How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch.... -
Cam belt/chain making strange noises 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2010 Volkswagen Golf last month, which is still covered by its dealer warranty. I have had it inspected by a local garage after it started... -
Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am... -
Is air conditioning covered by my car's warranty? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning... -
Why won't my insurer allow me to claim for fire damage to my Volvo V50? 20 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Volvo V50 1.6d. Whilst driving my car last week, I noticed an awful smell followed by thick smoke from under the dash. I pulled over and got... -
Water pump seized after six days 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Vectra from a dealer, the dealer provided it with a third party warranty covering up to £500 parts and labour. Within 6 days of... -
Warranty dispute 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wanted to ask your advise in relation to a recent warranty claim that has been rejected by VGS warranties against a faulty clutch and flywheel on my... -
I am 80 years of age - should I change car or stick with what I have? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'll be 80 in a few weeks and I have had my Toyota Verso for 12 years - it has covered 82,000 faultless miles. We have family living 150 miles away and... -
How do you compare the fuel economies and efficiencies of electric versus petrol/diesel cars? 26 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
With the coming of electric vehicles, wouldn’t it be better to start referring to all vehicles economy as MP£ or Miles per Euro as standard rather than... -
Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k... -
My fence runs along the edge of a supermarket's car park - are they responsible for shoppers that drive into my fence? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My fence was damaged again on Sunday by a vehicle using the neighbouring supermarket's car park (it runs along my boundary line). The supermarket were... -
A driver admitted to damaging my daughter's car - who has first right to repair it? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
A driver reversed into my daughter's Land Rover Discovery 4 and confessed. Who has first right to repair the damage: the guilty driver, my daughter or... -
DPF problems with Yaris - should the warranty cover the repairs? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new... -
My warranty does not cover my broken 2015 For Focus because the wrong oil was used - what do I do? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2015 Ford Focus ST TDCi and have done 17,402 miles. It has now broken and I've been told by Ford it is not covered by warranty because the wrong...
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