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Are nine-year-old tyres still safe? 6 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE from new. It's now nearly 9 years old and it's only covered 8000 miles. It is still on the same set of tyres from... -
My insurance company won't cover a claim for stone chips. What do you suggest? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My car is covered in small stone chips that happened on a motorway drive. The paintwork is ruined but my insurance company refuses to recognise it as accidental... -
Will an aftermarket towbar void my warranty? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to get an aftermarket tow bar on my car. One of the companies is offering 'standard wiring' or 'vehicle specific' for £150 extra. Is it necessary?... -
CVT failure on Nissan Juke - where do I stand? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Nissan has advised me that the automatic transmission on my Juke needs replacing. The car is 4 years old and has done only 20,000 miles. They have said... -
Should my son give his credit card details to a motorcycle hire company following an accident? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your FAQs about credit hire vehicles but would appreciate further advice. My son's motorbike was knocked over whilst it was parked. The car driver... -
Warranty small print 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just bought 2009 Freelander 2. On going through small print of 1 year approved warranty I will only be covered for trip limit of 60 days, as I am usually... -
Warranty issues - are scuffed alloys covered? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is under three years old and the lacquer has lifted from the centre 4" of the alloy wheels. I bought it second hand from a Mercedes dealer and... -
Should the dealer pay? 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Saab Vector TiD (c, 43k miles) about a month (and 1,300 miles ago) from a Vauxhall Dealer, he provided a 3 month Dealership Warranty which... -
I commute 80 miles a day - should I buy an EV? 7 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am confused about which "green" car I should buy. I have a budget of £10k max and need to commute 40 miles each way without a charging point in my school. -
Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? -
Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use... -
Small car with flat load space 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an Astra 1.6SXi, covering approx 10,000 miles pa, mostly motorway. The only problem is that the rear seats do not fold flat (I need... -
Would you buy a diesel car? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
If you were looking for a new or newish SUV with a view to keeping it over ten years, would you still buy a diesel? -
What oil can I use in my classic car? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1993 Mini Mayfair that has only covered 30,000 miles and has been run on 20/50 Classic vehicle oils. I have been given five lots of Magnatec 10/30... -
Changing from a Cee'd for lower mileages? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a '58 Kia Cee'd CRDi GS from new and have covered 39k miles. My annual mileage is decreasing yearly and is around 8k. I am very happy with... -
Can single people add others to their insurance policy as named drivers? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Are there any situations where singles could reduce car insurance by adding other named drivers to our policies, such as brothers, sisters etc? If not... -
Oil smell inside car 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus T-reg and I am getting a distinctive oil smell coming through the vents of the heater after idling for about five mins. I've noticed... -
Insight information 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have decided on the Honda Insight. As part of the deal, I have been offered an 'on the road pack’ that includes Asset Protector, which ensures I get... -
Would a cracked alloy fall under warranty? 2 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the warranty is three years old next year. We've had the car since July 2020, purchased from a reputable Jaguar... -
What is the warranty for hybrid batteries on Toyotas? 24 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Toyota's warranty for EVs is when it gets below 70% range it will be replaced under warranty. But that does not include hybrids or plugins. Do...

