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I think a garage broke my stereo by leaving a magnetic lamp in my car - should I report them to Trading Standards? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A couple of weeks ago I had my car serviced at my local garage, then yesterday I parked up and with my wheels at an angle I noticed something dangling... -
Return to spender - end of lease disagreement 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the email about Mercedes lease terminations. I have just returned a CLS AMG after 4 years and was charged over £1,200 for damage to... -
Mazda RX-8 poor compression 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Mazda RX8 192 that I bought in April 2005 with 5,000mls on the clock. I bought it from a Mazda Dealer with a full service history and I have... -
Charge of the electric light brigade 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced... -
Are petrol particulate filters problematic? 10 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's three month old Kia Sportage mild hybrid petrol automatic recently flashed up an instruction to re-generate exhaust filter having covered... -
How do black boxes work? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me how black box insurance works? I understand it records your driving but I have the feeling it could come back to haunt you? I am... -
An insurer is claiming 50/50 in an accident, and I'm not to blame? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was along a narrow Devon lane and saw a post van coming round the bend at the top of a hill. I stopped about 30 metres away from him, but he didn't ... -
Is the behaviour of insurance companies causing increased premiums for consumers? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just heard on the radio that car insurance premiums have gone up by 35 per cent in the last two years. The usual excuses are trotted out: more people... -
Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local... -
cam belt failure on citroen picasso 1.6 hdi 110 bhp engine 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My cam belt broke at 56000 miles on my 5 1/2 year old car (servicng schedule advises changing at 150000 miles or 10 years) damaging the valve gear. The... -
X marks the mot 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The MoT on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0l Sport Manual expired on Wednesday. Last week I booked it into an MoT centre in Bath and took it there on Monday.... -
Midlife of the road 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
After a long search I finally picked up my MX5 up yesterday after delays due to horrendous weather both here in Bath and in Yorkshire (had to abort one... -
Pain in Spain 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
We own a property on Formentera, which is a small Spanish owned Island near to Ibiza. We pay Spanish local property tax (IBI) and for refuse collection... -
Might shift 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 ES I-SHIFT and am very disappointed so far, just not getting at all used the deceleration and lurching back when... -
Please warn your readers not to let their children get hold of the car keys. 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
On the hottest day of the year my stepdaughter parked her car in an open air city centre car park. Her 21-month-old son was in the car seat. He took the... -
What economical car is suitable for elderly and tall passengers that could also do 435 miles per week? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to buy a car suitable for my mother's mobility issues, my tall family members and my 435 miles per week. It also needs to take a walking frame... -
Can I fit larger wheels and tyres to my Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 19 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and would like to upgrade it. Can the wheels and tyres be upsized safely? -
What's the best car for rough roads? 7 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2025 Volkswagen Touran. The area I live in has rough roads and this means the Touran has a tendency to be loud (road noise) and... -
Starting a new job with a 60 mile commute - should I buy a diesel? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting a new job soon, which will involve a daily 60 mile motorway commute. Should I change my petrol Fiat Punto for a diesel? If yes, what would... -
Hyundai warranty - does it cover wear and tear? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A relative of mine has had the clutch fail on his Hyundai i20 after 8000 miles. He took the car back to the dealer, but a warranty claim was refused and...
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