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Should I buy another Transit to use as a campervan? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly... -
What happens if my car fails an MoT before the date of expiry? 15 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
If my car fails the MoT prior to the expiry date of the current MoT certificate what is the status? When looking on the government check and MoT status... -
Will I have to pay the daily ULEZ charge for my parked camper van? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live within the extended ULEZ that comes into force in October 2021. My diesel Volkswagen camper will no longer be compliant. Can I leave my van parked... -
What should I do if I'm self isolating (over 70) and my MoT is due to run out? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm an elderly car driver over 70 and, as you know, we have been told to self-isolate for four months. In two months time, my MoT runs out. Should I inform... -
I own a small florist - which van should I buy? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a small florists and am after a van to do deliveries with. I'm after something stylish but doesn't need to be big. What do you suggest? -
Someone has abandoned a van in our parking space - how can we get it moved? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
We own a flat in Edinburgh which we let. Someone has left a van in the parking place for the flat for many months. The police say they cannot do anything... -
Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work... -
I've paid a deposit on a van I no longer want - can I get it back? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I saw a Citroen Berlingo van for sale but it didn't say anything about the service history. When I enquired I was assured that there was some but the book... -
MoT advisories on recent purchase - should they be fixed? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Wife has just purchased a 2nd had Mazda 3 from Arnie Clark. On several occasions she asked if the MOT was ok and if anything came up. She was told that... -
Are tinted front windows legal? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have seen an increasing number of cars and vans with heavily tinted front windows. Some of them are so dark that you cannot see the driver inside the... -
Are we really going to have two-yearly MoTs and is this really safe? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I cannot believe what I am reading in your column about two-yearly MOTs. My son is in the business and takes in many cars and vans for MOTs. He continually... -
The MoT extension date isn't showing on the Gov site, so will I still be able to tax my car if the MoT lapses? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My MoT is due on 4 May and I understand I will get a 6 month extension. However, when I check the Gov website, the date hasn't been extended. If I don't... -
Will the engine be a concern on a van with over 220,000 miles? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently looking for a van to convert into a camper. It will be my first time doing woodwork, electrics etc so it will likely serve as a bit of a... -
Volkswagen Caddy - cam belt or chain? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy 1.0-litre TSI booked in for its service and MoT at a Leicester main dealer next month. A short while ago they phoned to... -
Should I buy a van with no service history? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have been to look at a 2011 Peugoet Boxer van with 110,000 miles to convert into a camper but the guy says there's no service history even though he... -
Had a lot of work completed on VW van but do not think the work has been done - where do I stand with complaints / redress? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a VW van T4 approx 2010. It was burning a lot of oil and a little rough. I was recommended a local garage and they advised on the work to be... -
Should I treat the rust on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a 2002 4WD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof van that's partially converted as a camper. It's been well maintained but has some rust along the... -
Is a petrol van a viable alternative to diesel? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a second-hand medium sized van (1500kg load) for my business, but as I need an engine with some power should I go for diesel bearing in mind... -
Various parts of my van need replacing - is the dealer liable for not fixing it in the warranty period? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have 2012 Ford Transit Connect, bought 1 November 2016. Since taking the speed limiter off the van, the fuel filter overloaded sign keeps coming up.... -
Garage is telling me to look for a secondhand engine or scrap my van - what should I do? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I took my Fiat Doblo (86,000 miles) for a regular service and MoT to my normal garage, who I feel are trustworthy. On that morning, and afterwards at the...