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Can I claim for the loss in value of my car following an accident that wasn't my fault? 28 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz GLC first registered in March 2017. A third party car recently rear-ended me. He had insurance and accepted liability. His insurance... -
Looking for a replacement for my Peugeot 406 Coupe 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car to replace my 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe diesel. I love the car for its looks and fuel economy, with a smooth rude and 50+mpg. I also... -
Old British cars of the 1970s were probably more susceptible to rust than modern cars. 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The email regarding paint problems following bonnet repairs reminded me of problems I had about thirty years ago when I was unfortunate enough to own a... -
Which premium diesel fuels are the best for which types of driving? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been reading with interest your advice on diesels having just taken delivery of my new company car a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI. Like all diesels, it... -
Which diesel SUV for rural use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier... -
Why are people unrealistic in their expectations for a car's fuel economy? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I agree with you that government economy figures for new cars are often deceiving, as they are here in the US. But surely anyone with a modicum of sense... -
Is it true that rich foreigners do not need to hold conventional motor insurance? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My nephew had his car damaged by a Middle Eastern gentleman driving a McClaren Mercedes-Benz. The incident happened on a Saturday afternoon outside Harrods... -
I bought a used MINI Cooper with a number of faults - is the dealer responsible for fixing them? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second-hand MINI Cooper in December from a Mercedes-Benz dealer. It has a 3-month warranty, which expires at the end of next week. Due to the... -
Can we have our BMW X5's headlights adjusted for use on the continent? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are HM Forces stationed in Germany. We have just bought a right-hand drive BMW X5 and were assured by the seller that we did not need to buy continental... -
Why does the battery on our car keep going flat? 23 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
The battery on my daughter's 2010 Toyota Aygo keeps going flat if she doesn’t use the car for two or three days. She took it to a auto electrical shop... -
How do I calculate the size of a space saver spare wheel and tyre? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a slim fit spare wheel of the smallest size I can as I do not have a spare wheel but I cannot find the overall size of a wheel... -
What's a good ULEZ compliant car on a £3000 budget? 24 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter who lives in Australia, is coming back to the UK for a long visit and wants to buy a "cheap" car for the time she will be here. It needs to... -
How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement.... -
My car insurance company is asking if I drive at peak times, will the pay out if I say no? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Another crafty move by car insurance companies. Asking the question 'do you drive at peak times?' When you are retired you try and avoid peak times so... -
Is it possible to get repatriation cover while in Europe? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are taking delivery of a brand new VW campervan and planning on taking it to Europe in September. The VW warranty provides breakdown cover in Europe... -
Can the RAC charge my daughter for a burst tyre? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the... -
Should I respray my 2004 Honda Accord? 24 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I really love my 2004 Honda Accord. I've had it for three years now and it's never let me down, but the body work is looking very sad (headlights all fogged... -
Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking... -
My car tyres have been flagged as perished by an MOT. Shouldn't they last much longer than 3 years? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
A recent MOT stated all four tyres are advisory items as they've perished, yet my 2018 car has only 15,900 miles on the clock and just does two or three... -
Can you tell me which spacious, economical estate or small van I should go for? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a touring musician and I'm moving to a rural location. I have a budget of 12-15,000 and I'd like something very economical with good comfort. I have...
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