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Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel? 22 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a new seven-seater SUV. Our shortlist is: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Kia Sorento. We are a bit worred about the emissions... -
In Car Cameras 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
Had a collision occurred, i have no doubt that the sterotypical respoinse of 'truck too close' would have been the cause. This then got me thinking. This incident, along with the increase in crash for cash scams, is now the time to invest? The Roadhawk DC-01 seems to fit the bill - but before I leap and part with the best part of 200 sheets, has anyone any experience of the device and given your chance again, would you buy it again? -
The "Frying Squad" 13 Oct 2002 (Forum)
Just saw this on Yahoo news: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/021008/80/dberg.html "Frying Squad" swoops on fuel scam drivers LONDON (Reuters) - A Welsh police team dubbed "the Frying Squad" has been formed to sniff out motorists who fuel their cars with cooking oil from fish and chip shops in a bid to avoid paying high government fuel taxes. -
Where can I find a replacement wiper motor for a Hyundai Terracan? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 55 plate Hyundai Terracan, the engine is beautiful and purrs or so I am told, so it's not a vehicle I want to scrap as it's used for winter travel... -
Can I get a safety camera warning installed on my sat nav? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I wanted to update my Nissan Micra sat nav, which didn't have speed camera warning function. I downloaded what looked like just the thing from a free speed... -
I received a speeding fine from Venice police for an offence almost a year ago - is this legal? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I received a speeding fine from Venice police on 1 September 2017 for an offence which occurred on 7 September 2016. Is it reasonable to levy a fine so... -
I put a deposit on a car over the phone - have I been scammed? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice concerning our attempt to purchase a car sourced on the AutoTrader website. My son saw a Citroen C5 Estate advertised... -
DMF replacement rip-off 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I think readers should be aware of what I consider to be a very questionable practice by my local Vauxhall dealer. I received a quote of £1310 to replace... -
Please advise your readers that not all accident claims are spurious or fraudulent. 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I run a firm of Solicitors that brings injury claims arising from motor crashes. I share your desire to prevent fraudulent claims, and would like to assure... -
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with petrol - do I need to have the whole fuel system changed for £7,000? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with unleaded fuel. I drove it 400 metres to my house with no problem. In the morning I had difficulty starting it. When it... -
Why are thieves able to obtain keeper details for cars they want to steal from the DVLA? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a very desirable classic car from the fifties. While away on holiday an attempt was made to steal the car from our house. Fortunately, the would-be... -
I sold my BMW and it broke down on the new owner. What's the likelihood of being sued? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I sold my car to a really nice guy who drove it round the block. I suggested going further to "open it up a bit" and he went a little more, but not far.... -
Warranty extras - Nice little earners? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I recently bought a new Auris hybrid, I was offered various "extras" in insurance and protection and wonder which, if any, you would recommend taking... -
Selling on Ebay - Tips/cautions Please! 11 May 2014 (Forum)
What is the most secure method of taking payment for the whole car ? Obviously cash is best - but then forged money could be handed over ? Are there any scams involved with Bankers Drafts - I know people say these "like cash" but how does one verify they are OK ? With cheques even if they clear, I understand it is not unknown for the money to be debited back if something later is discovered to be dodgy. -
InsCo encouraging Fraud after No Fault Accident? 18 Dec 2010 (Forum)
Can anyone explain what happened to me? Are the insurance company in on this scam, or is it just someone in their call centre getting backhanders from an ambulance chaser? Either way, it isn’t surprising to me that personal injury claims are going up if this is commonplace as I guess given the circumstances I could have easily faked a whiplash and walked away with some cash to help with the ever increasing insurance costs. -
Why doesn't my warranty cover condenser repairs to my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a policy with a leading warranty company. I have paid about £800 over the last two years to them for an 'extra care' policy (with franchised... -
Nissan Juke - VW dealer 20 Sep 2017 (Forum)
I asked the question, If you don't know what car I have, how do you know it needs a service? I sounded like a scam to me so I spammed their e mail but I continued to get e mails telling me my car is due a service. note, it is NOT due a service I -
Too good to be true? 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
KEEFYYP HAS IGNORED THE FORUM RULE ABOUT NAMING NAMES (WHICH ABSOLVES US FROM ANY BLAME BECAUSE WE MODERATED THIS THREAD SWIFTLY). ABSOLUTELY OKAY TO WARN OTHER BACKROOMERS AGAINST OBVIOUS SCAMS. NOT OKAY TO NAME THEM UNLESS THEY HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONVICTED BY A UK COURT OF LAW. HJ I've located a car on Autotrader. Price is attractive. Seller is a lady who says her job has moved to USA, hence the attractive price and the reason for the handling of the sale via an intermediary. -
HJ- Daily Telegraph, Ealing Parking Fines 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
For quite a period before he dropped his partner outside the station (stopping for no more than about 10 seconds on each occasion) for her to catch the train, and then this new scam was introduced and he was caught every day for one week. Unfortunately the first fine didn't come through until the following week, so he had no idea that there was a problem until he received the first. -
MOT false. Who do I complain too? 11 Apr 2007 (Forum)
Have been trying to contact him all yesterday and today and no answer. So, in preparing for the possibility I've been scammed I want to know what I should do. It seems to me that the MOT should never have been issued, so should I contact the issuing garage directly? Also, does the garage have to give me the details of the person they did the MOT for?
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