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What's the best way to get bird dropping off a car? 26 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is the best way to remove bird poop from a car? Are there any products that are best? -
New car has broken down - what reccorse do we have? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago my daughter bought a second hand car. The garage assured us that it would be serviced before collection, but three months later, having... -
Usedless car warranty 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2001 BMW for £3,900 from an independent dealer, which came with the standard 3-month warranty. After a few days driving I have noticed... -
Why did my dash cam void my insurance? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I had a dashcam fitted by Halfords into the fuse box. I informed my insurer, who informed me that cover was therefore removed by the underwriter. I had... -
Replacing two cars with one 18 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have an 11yr old BMW 528i saloon and 5yr old Golf 1.6 FSI both automatic. We want to replace the two cars with one that can cope with central London... -
I've bought a stolen car - how can I get my money back? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car that cost me £3450 last week and have now found out that it is a stolen car. The police want to take the car and give it back to the rightful... -
My daughter is visiting from Australia twice this year - what's the best way to insure her on my car? 21 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 23 year old daughter, with five years No Claims Bonus, is returning home to the UK after 11 months in Australia. I'm looking to insure her car for a... -
Drive belt failed after 27,000 miles, who pays? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The auxiliary belt on my Ford Focus shredded whilst I was in the fast lane of the M60. My local Ford dealer diagnosed damage to all 16 valves and the head... -
Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full... -
Elderly couple seek small car 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have moved to a retirement home and the time has come to exchange our Volvo V70 for a smaller car. We don't cover many miles and it must... -
The clutch has gone on a used car I bought 5 months ago - do I have any rights? 20 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Peugeot 2008 from a trader on 4/10/24 with 33,500 miles on the clock. I have only done 1200 miles since then and the clutch has gone. Am I... -
Can you recommend an Audi A4 Avant replacement? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Audi A4 TDI Ultra that has cover 103,000 miles. I'm now looking to replace it, what age/version of a newer A4 would I need to upgrade to... -
How will service stations cope when the majority of cars on the road are electric? 23 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
How do you think motorway services will cope when, let's say, 50 per cent of cars on the road are electric? Will they ever have enough charge points for... -
Are high-mileage hybrids a smart buy? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a used hybrid Lexus (mainly CT and IS). I saw some with very high mileage (+150k) for sale. Is it safe to buy one like that? What... -
What smaller hatchback would you recommend for a couple in their 70s? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our 70s and own a BMW 118d. Soon we feel we'll need a newer and smaller car, perhaps three years old and economical. Our favourite... -
Can I insure my car with two different companies for a few weeks to allow my son to drive it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My current motor insurer will not allow me to add my son as a named driver until he’s over 25. My son will be home for Christmas when he will be 24 years... -
I recently hit a pothole and my car now rattles - do you know what could be wrong? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Driving down a country lane I hit a deep pothole that was covered by a puddle. I was probably going around 25-30mph. My front wheel on the passenger's... -
DSG transmission judder - what is it? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying... -
Buying a used Nissan Elgrand 27 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of buying a 1998 Nissan Elgrand 3.2 diesel automatic. It has been converted to a camper which is what we are looking for. (weekends away... -
Feedback following advice on a Jetta 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently contacted you regarding my intention to buy a Volkswagen Jetta. I have now bought the car, and am delighted with it. It carries our two sets...

