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How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it? -
Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume... -
Leaky BMW 3 Series convertible 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used BMW 3 Series convertible in February and have had continuous issues with water ingress. I took it back to the dealer, who ‘fixed’ it with... -
Who should cover my hire car charges after an accident? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company gave me permission to hire a car whilst waiting for either my car to be repaired or the total loss costs paid. Because of various... -
MoT - can you still take the car in a month before it expires? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the past, before MoTs were computerised, you could take your car in for a test upto a month before old MoT expired and, if it failed, you could still... -
Sandwich curse 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
In David Williams recent article there were several examples of people being prosecuted for 'Not being in control of their car' due to eating in their... -
How can I legally get my daughter's SORNed car to a Nissan garage for scrappage? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's car has been on a SORN for a couple of years and is not covered by any insurance. She wants to take it for an MOT in order to trade-in on... -
Should the dealer replace a chipped windscreen on a secondhand car my son has bought? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son recently agreed to purchase a secondhand car from a large reputable main dealer. Before taking delivery but after signing and paying for it he noticed... -
I need a second hand car for £15k - what do you suggest? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a second-hand car and I'm interested in an Evoque or similar semi-luxury car for up to £15,000. The catch is that I would prefer... -
Dealer warranty is not worth the paper it is written on - what are my options? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago I bought a used BMW 5 Series (2011) from a dealer. The car was sold with a warranty, which covers all suspension and parts. A month... -
Should I sell or keep my depreciating diesel? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new diesel car in 2017 before retiring. Now we're in lockdown and can't afford to upgrade. I do low mileage and the car has depreciated dramatically.... -
What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying... -
Fiat 500 petrol injection failure warning light flashing - is it safe to drive the car? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The injection failure warning light on my car is flashing. Is it safe to drive about 15 miles to my local dealer or do I need to arrange a tow truck? If... -
Buying a high-mileage A3 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at swapping my 2001 B6 A4 for an A3. I've found a very reasonably priced 2006 2.0 TFSI S line special edition for £5,500. The car has had one... -
Scraping and rattling in my CR-V? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new Honda CR-V in September 2012. It is now making a rattle / scraping noise but initially only very intermittently in 3rd gear - not in any... -
Golf GTI needs a new engine - who should pay? 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
1st November my Golf GTI, which I have owned from new, cut out without any warning and would not restart. It was recovered to the local Volkswagen... -
Where can I sell my Honda Lagreat, which is a Japanese import? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to sell a 2003 Honda Lagreat Exclusive 3.5 VTEC but can't get a valuation, even from Honda, on a trade-in. What is the best way to get my car... -
How long will there be no parts available for JLR vehicles? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2025 Range Rover Velar is in the dealers after an Engine Management Light came on, consequently diagnosed as the result of a DPF failure. Apart from... -
I'm struggling to get insurance now I'm over 80 - what can I do? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am over 80 and a very experienced driver but my recent quotes from mainstream insurance companies have more than doubled my quotes. My main car is a... -
Can I get car insurance while my delayed medical driving licence is being processed? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been waiting for a medical renewal licence for five months. My insurance is due next month and I am concerned I won't be able to get insured due...
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