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Can I have my lease car serviced outside of the dealer network? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
My leased 2020 Isuzu D-Max is due its first service at 12,000 miles but the supplying dealership wants £280 for it. My local garage owned by a good friend... -
Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and... -
Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the... -
When replacing brake discs, can I reuse the brake pads? 22 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the front discs on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class as they've worn below the minimum thickness. When I measured them, I saw that the pads still... -
Does the MoT extension apply to first MoTs? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car is due to have its first MoT 7 June. Does the extension, granted as a result of Covid 19, apply to first MoTs? -
I can't renew my Blue Badge right now. Can I still use it when it expires? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Blue Badge is shortly due for renewal. I am unable to contact the Council or get a photo as I am classed as vulnerable and need the Blue Badge for forthcoming... -
What small/medium size cars come with heated seats and a heated steering wheel? 21 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What small/medium size cars come with heated seats, screens, and steering wheels either as standard or as extra winter packs? My daughter suffers from... -
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT? -
Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car... -
Are there any special precautions I should take to preserve a petrol turbo engine? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Sportage with a turbo petrol engine. Are there any special precautions on stopping and starting the engine that I should take? And any maintenance... -
If I service my new car at an independent garage - will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My first service is due September 2019. I have previously used a local BMW Specialist. If I do so with my new vehicle, how do I stand legally with the... -
My car's start-stop won't work because of a partly discharged battery - would a trickle charger solve the issue? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 18 month old Mercedes-Benz E-Class won't automatically stop-start anymore due to a partly discharged battery. It's left in my garage for weeks at a... -
My son's premium increased after an accident that wasn't his fault - can we claim this from the driver that hit his car? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son was hit in a car park and the other driver admitted liability. The claim was dealt with by their insurers but has been declared when my son renewed... -
What medium-sized petrol SUV with a comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance can I get for £60,000? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a refined medium-sized SUV with comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance. I'd also like DAB and iPhone connectivity.... -
Best value estate for under £18,000? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £18k for a second hand family estate, I am looking for a premium build and lots of tech. For that money I am looking at 2015+... -
Is this Citroen Picasso a good deal, or should we buy a Vauxhall Meriva? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter needs a new car. We were going for a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 16v Breeze 2005 with 62,000 miles for £3999, and she needs me to lend £1500 for this... -
Why has this company taken money after we hired cars from them in Portugal? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've recently returned from Portugal where a colleague of mine booked a car through Argus Car Hire for six of us and one child. He requested a Mercedes-Benz... -
Are there any rearview mirror dashcams that can also act as a reversing camera? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss... -
Distract curse 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
As an engineer and a regular reader of your splendid column, I was interested by two recent correspondents, who presented opposing views regarding road... -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre...
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