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Should I keep my modern classic covered if it is parked outside? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an immaculate 2004 Toyota Celica TS which will have to live outside as further classic cars have used my garage space. This car is for keeps and... -
What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street? 15 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street? -
What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so... -
How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months... -
What is the maximum I can inflate my tyres to stop them flatting when in storage over the winter? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509.... -
Is using a cocoon in my garage the best way to prevent condensation and corrosion on my classic car? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is using a cocoon in my garage the best way to prevent condensation and corrosion on my classic car or is there a more cost effective way? -
What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser... -
I had an accident in France but am getting nowhere with my claim - what can I do? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had a car accident in France in August. A lady drove into the back of my car. I was only third party covered on my insurance so am using a no win no... -
Do I have to have insurance even if my car is locked away and not being used for months at a time? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at... -
What's the best thing to do with my old Triumph Spitfire? 3 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 for nearly 40 years, but for over 35 of those it hasn’t been used. It had an engine rebuild many years ago and... -
I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation... -
Can my insurer write my car off if I don't make a claim? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a bit of an odd scenario. My car was parked on a slight incline and the handbrake must not have applied enough as 20 minutes later it had rolled... -
A driver hit my car and left no details - how can I get the CCTV footage from the car park operator? 4 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was damaged in a car park by a third party, who failed to report the incident. The car park operator requested I report the incident to the transport... -
Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage... -
My son had an accident four months ago - can the insurer insist he still pays the premium for the next eight months? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son had an accident four months ago and the insurance broker is really messing him about. When he had the accident, the insurance broker said they would... -
I lost the V5C to my car, which has been abroad for 10 years - how do I get it back to the UK? 19 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 10-year-old car has been in Spain for nine years and 11 months. I've lost the V5C, so what do I say at Dover when I try to bring it back to the UK? -
Can a car dealer store cars on our residential road before he sells them? 8 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
A car dealer is a resident in our cul-de-sac and regularly stores vehicles in the street. Currently, a taxed car has been parked on the street for more... -
My classic car has been stored for 20 years - what oil should I flush the engine with? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running... -
Why is water soaking the footwells on one side of my Volkswagen Golf? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I discovered water ingress in the front and back near side footwells of my Volkswagen Golf. Recently we have been having problems with condensation... -
How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill....