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My grandson had his black box insurance cancelled for speeding - can we ask for proof? 5 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
My grandson has had his car insurance cancelled as they have said the black box showed that he was speeding. They have also kept £200 for a months car... -
Why did a hardwired dash camera void my insurance policy? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
As it was close to renewal, I advised my car insurance supplier that I had had a dash camera hardwired into my SEAT Ibiza. They were quite taken aback... -
Is my used warranty legal? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just collected a second hand Vauxhall Corsa from our local car dealership and have been given a 'six month specific warranty'. The warranty details... -
Is a cold-start knocking in my Superb Estate the result of contaminated diesel or a failing DMF? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having given my local Skoda garage £370 to flush contaminated diesel from my Superb estate, a serious cold-start knocking issue persists as bad as ever,... -
Ban her headline 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
A very dear friend of mine has to appear in court later this month charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath. If found guilty, she will receive... -
Normal life span for MINI brake discs? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a leased Mini Cooper 2012 and have been advised there is "critical" brake disc corrosion on the rear brakes. Is this normal for a car that is driven... -
Can I trust the 1.8TSI Skoda engine? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have found a very nice 2010 Skoda Octavia L&K DSG with 58,000 miles on the clock. However, the car has the problematic 1.8TSI engine. I've read the bad... -
Advice/suggestions on reliable economical cars? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Retirement, along with other changes to my family and lifestyle, mean that I no longer need the carrying capacity - and neither do I cover the mileage... -
How best should I hire a car for driving in Spain and France? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am hiring a car through Ryanair in May for 10 days for driving in Spain and France. There is a large excess payable should one be involved with a claim.... -
Can I claim for new tyres from the council after mine were damaged by tar and gravel? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Earlier today we were returning from Wembury Point near Plymouth when we encountered a South West Highways road resurfacing crew coming in the opposite... -
Need a car with good visibility 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a stiff neck due to a recent sports injury on top of ageing, and although I have a rear camera, which helps with parking, I find I can no longer... -
Should I pay extra for extended warranty? 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are about to buy a used Ford C-Max Titanium 2.0 Tdi Powershift Automatic from a main dealer. We are spending £12,000 and we will get a three month... -
Used car warranties 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Fiesta from a used car dealer 7 weeks ago - last week the car started cutting out on me and, cutting a long story short, the car needs a... -
Should I disconnect my battery for winter storage? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am buying an external cover for my Porsche Cayman S for storage outside over the winter months and intend disconnecting the battery over this period. As... -
Is an extended warranty for £175 good value for money? 29 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Leon nearing the end of its warranty period. SEAT is offering an ‘all components’ cover with zero excess for £175. Do you think this is good... -
How long should a key fob battery last? 18 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long should a key fob battery last? I have had five new sets of key batteries in 2.5 years. Is this normal? -
Can I get a warranty on a 30 year old campervan? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 1992 Volkswagen campervan but I'm worried that in a year something would happen to it (mechanically) that would cost a lot to... -
What's the most economical automatic for £7k? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a five-door, five-seat automatic that gives 45mpg + and is quite cheap to tax? Small to medium size car. Budget is £7000 -
Should I be worried about the battery life in my PHEV? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Outlander PHEV is three years old and has been an excellent car. I'm just starting to have a nag at the back of my mind about battery life and the consequent... -
Are there are any products that will stop dashboard glare? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am bothered by glare from the dashboard of our Suzuki Vitara, particularly when driving tree-lined routes (It seems particularly bad with this car compared...
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