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Where can I get a guaranteed HPI check carried out? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
As an older reader, over the past few years, I've bought my cars from friends and relatives. This time none of them have a car for me so I have to seek... -
Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys... -
Could a broken pollen filter seal be causing water ingress to my Volkswagen Passat? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know that wet footwells in pre-2005 Volkswagen Passats come up time and again, but can you please remind me of the possible causes? From memory, I gather... -
Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son has just taken a post with a company in Newbury and will be travelling from Bournemouth five days a week. It would appear he will cover 30,000 miles... -
Thanks to the AA patrolman who rescued my daughter from the roadside. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 19-year-old daughter phoned me at 9pm from the side of the A1 where she was broken down on her way to university. Whilst I was talking to her (she did... -
Petrol or diesel? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
An answer you posted recently pointed out multiple drawbacks to diesel ownership from the fourth year onwards, on a car under a 3 year lease. If I buy... -
Collision Damage waiver USA 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have arranged car hire with Enterprise at Georgetown South Carolina from April 4th until May 18th. I have used them in Phoenix, Arizona and several other... -
Following an accident, should I contact the third party's insurance company directly and avoid accident management companies? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had legal assistance cover on my insurance policy. After an accident my impression of their service is that they seem to be fixed on getting me into... -
Bill quality 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
The ABS warning light on my 2007 MINI Cooper recently lit up. I contacted Westerly Exeter, the supplying dealer, who gave advice and arranged for the car... -
I bought a used Peugeot 407 which has worn steering bearings. Should the supplying dealer repair it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a four-year-old Peugeot 407 with a one-year warranty two weeks ago. I found worn bearings on the steering, plus a problem with the clutch release... -
I've just bought a 1989 Range Rover - what should I have checked to ensure reliability in the long term? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 1989 Range Rover with the 3.5 EFI V8 engine. The car is in lovely condition and has covered only 46,000 miles. I plan to keep... -
Honestly, best policy? 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 1999V Ford Focus 1.8LX with about 67k miles on the clock. It currently has fully comprehensive insurance but is only used very occasionally,... -
5th clear 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Thought you might like an update on our hunt for Qashqai +2. We gave up with the idea of 10% discount off a new car where a leasing firm retains the logbook... -
Car sold with failed MOT 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Part-exchanged my 180,000 mile car for £800 with dealer and handed over VT20 MOT Certificate which had a few weeks left on it before expiry. However,... -
What are the insurance implications of switching off driver safety systems? 25 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just test driven a new car and was driven to distraction by all the new driver safety warnings/aids as I drove (safely) along. The lane keeping... -
What is a reasonable fair use deducton when rejecting a used car? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of rejecting a faulty used car. I purchased it six weeks ago from a dealership but my local garage has identified £2,000 worth of problems... -
Our cars were damaged by a roof fitter, can we use our insurer even if it wasn't a road traffic accident? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
Our next door neighbour had a roofer installing fibre glass in their roof during, which resulted in both our cars being covered in fibre glass and resin.... -
Discovered that my car was first registered in Cyprus 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford CC1 in 2010 and this was registerred by the Wright Car Centre and DVLA on 1st March 2010, I was advised I would have a 2 year warranty.... -
I recently bought a car and now I'm being advised to change the cam belt, is this right? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volkswagen 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG and my dealership called me today and told me that my car is five years old and we recommend... -
Car damaged in accident - should the other driver's insurer cover our costs? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Someone hit my daughter's car while it was parked outside her house. The driver's insurance company has been in touch and offered her £10 per day in lieu...
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