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I was issued a PCN due to confusion over private parking in a public car park - how should I proceed? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) owns and manages a multi storey car park opposite the train station. On the top two floors of the car park, there... -
What steering wheel lock would you recommend? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Lexus NX 450+ with a tracker fitted. There was a theft of a Land Rover Discovery in our area. The vehicle had a tracker on and was stolen without... -
Could you recommend a small, cheap to run car with a bit of oomph? 7 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Renault Megane convertible is about to die. I LOVE this car; it's so easy to drive, decent acceleration, good for longish journeys. But read tax... -
Toyota Auris steering fault 11 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a a used Auris HSD in 2013 from a Toyota dealer with a full service history and three years Toyota warranty remaining. I have had the car fully... -
Are there different shades of the same paint colour? 15 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a spray touch-up paint (and primer) for my wife's Kia Picanto from an online supplier called Autopaint St Helens. The door plate gives the colour... -
Is there a time limit on making an insurance claim? 23 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife reversed her Vauxhall Meriva into a stationary BMW in a supermarket car park in March 2017. Very minor rub marks were left on both cars (I polished... -
Should I sell my high mileage Subaru? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.0-litre diesel. I am the second owner of the car which has now done 180,000 km. Everything has been perfect so far, but there... -
MINI TLC Package 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had... -
Why did this franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer try to oversell a routine repair job on my 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with delight your colleague's article on spare tyres and their likely demise. I recently suffered a puncture in my 13-year-old 2-seater Mercedes-Benz... -
Flushing and filling an MX5 radiator 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Where is the drain plug positioned on the radiator on a 2003 MX5? I want to drain it from the engine bay as I am unable to get under the car. -
Discrusted of Formby writes 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In June Liverpool Volkswagen (Derby Road, Liverpool) carried out what it described as a '2nd variable service' on my 4-year-old VW Golf. I was charged... -
Car insurance claim 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
A neighbour falsely accused me of hitting her car. She has gone through her insurance company. My insurance company have contacted me and said she has... -
Why are MoT certificates now provided on basic printouts? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just MoTd my car, and wondered where the certificate was amongst the bundle of papers handed back to me. All data was plain text with the exception... -
Is the BMW 1 Series clutch prone to juddering when pulling away? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 116d in March, new from the dealer and have been mostly happy with the car. It is now up to about 3500 miles and I have noticed that when... -
Is there a known brake disc wear issue on the Ford Kuga? 11 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there an issue with the Ford Kuga electric hand brake causing scoring on the rear wheel discs? I bought this brand new car exactly 12 months ago at... -
Work Recommended and Completed was Not Required for Elderly Vulnerable Customer at £650 5 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Dad, age 79, took his Toyota Auris to a retail chain for tyres. While killing time in a nearby supermarket they called him to say his rear brakes were... -
Rough idling Audi A4 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an ageing (53 plate, 120,000 mile) Audi A4 1.9 TDI. It has been a great car but over the past few months the idle has gone "lumpy" intermittently.... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when making claims from their insurance companies. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your readers should beware of what has become of a certain big name motor insurer. In my experience they are friendly and helpful when they are taking... -
Is it common for tyres to become oval and cause 'pattering' at high speed? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Octavia vRS TDi, a fairly quick car with bags of torque. However, I am not a hooligan - simply a 57 year old businessman with a motor sport... -
Why is my car's tyre making a ticking noise? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Focus and recently noticed a slight ticking noise from the front right tyre whilst driving. It is very faint and doesn't always manifest...