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Are there disadvantages to buying an ex-financed car? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there any disadvantages to buying an ex-PCP car from a Mercedes dealership? Should it affect the price? -
Mice ate my Mercedes' engine insulation! How can I get rid of them? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I garage my Mercedes-Benz SL500 each winter. This spring I noticed, to my horror, that mice had eaten some of the engine compartment insulation. We live... -
Someone hit my Mercedes-Benz CLK in a car park - how do I stop the insurer writing off my car if the repair costs a lot? 13 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
While I was at work someone hit my car in the car park. They've assumed liability and his insurance already contacted me. I have also contacted my insurance... -
What is going to happen with commercial vehicles after 2030 as they are all diesel-powered at present? 18 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is this new 2030 ruling for the UK only? If so, what is the rest of the world doing on this? Also, as the majority of our cars are now made outside of... -
Are there any new cars available without keyless entry? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
What new cars are available - up to say £30k - without keyless entry? I don't want to go back to 1960s level of security! -
I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced... -
What is the best mid-size SUV for £25k? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Now that my family has grown up and are moving out we’d like to replace our reliable Chrysler Voyager load lugger. The requirements are tricky:- supremely... -
We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and... -
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... -
Insuring a modern in place of a classic 1 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving classics and future classics for years but now I need a sensible car in place of one of them. I've got a Lotus Esprit S4 and Porsche... -
Low annual mileage 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new sports convertible to use as a third car. I would expect to keep it for at least 10 years but the average annual mileage... -
Unexpected airbag deployment 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
The clockspring in Crossfire 2005 with 25k miles failed setting off horn. Next day I took it into dealer and airbags deployed on mechanic`s face as he... -
Why do some drivers cut across the motorway rapidly when joining from a slip road? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Rarely do I think you're not quite right, but your reply to JR, Pickering I think misses one point. I drive lots of motorways whilst delivering Mercedes-Benz... -
What's the best used SUV for under £22,000? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Peugeot 3008 and I am very satisfied with its 1.6 diesel engine and manual gearbox. I’m going to be updating this year and am at present looking... -
Which comfortable, economical company car should I buy? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive around 20,000 miles per year on business. I currently have a leased Mercedes-Benz SLK (a bad move for long distances) that goes back in March.... -
Accident management company provided a Mercedes credit hire car - is this normal? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine was involved in an accident last week. She was stationary in a line of traffic when an elderly gentleman ran into the back of her car,... -
Do plug-in fuel saving devices actually work? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can the 'Eco-Chip' fuel saving device plugged into the OBD2 socket cause damage to vehicle systems, including PHEVs? -
How long does a SORN take to process? 14 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I intend to SORN my car from the beginning of December. How late can I leave the declaration in order to receive a refund from 1 December? -
Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the... -
Van-like seating position in a car? 12 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for work and find the seating position very comfortable as I have a bad knee which aches a lot in a normal car seat....

