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Trapped in Portugal because of Coronavirus - what can I do? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm stuck in Portugal with my car because of Coronavirus and no idea when I can get back to UK (borders closed,ferries cancelled etc), and therefore unable... -
How can an MoT for an uninsured car? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I wish to take my wife's car for an MoT test but the car is currently off the road by way of SORN. My wife is the legal owner and registered keeper of... -
Is it possible to buy a warranty on an old car? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Where can I get a warranty for a 2006 Lexus RX400h? Most companies seem to have a 12-year cut off for cover. -
Should the dealer pay for my car's new timing chain? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW garage has informed me that my 2010 318i Touring with only 29,000 miles on the clock needs a new timing chain and vanos unit. Is this common... -
I covered 200,000 miles on my car in the last ten years. Should I buy another diesel now? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Having had my 2004 SEAT Leon Cupra diesel for over 10 years and hitting just under 200,000 miles, I find myself at the stage where the engine requires... -
Can I get a warranty on a high mileage car? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for warranty insurance on car that is more than 10 years old and 130,000 miles. I'm struggling to find a company to cover. -
Should a broken spring be covered by a manufacturer warranty? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Clubman, which is slightly less than 3 years old, has just had its near side spring break. Should it be covered under the 3-year warranty? The... -
My car was stolen using a car key stolen from my house - why was this settled as an at fault claim? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
We were burgled at Christmas and our car was stolen using my wife's car key. This has now been settled, but it's been registered as an at fault claim.... -
Which would be the most suitable car warranty to cover a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with 87,000 miles? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me on the most suitable car warranty that would give me peace of mind for about three years (or longer) - if required and available? The... -
Should Toyota cover the cost of repairing my 8-year-old Avensis Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2002 Avensis Verso. Recently my car appears to have developed the following problem: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/avensis-verso-2001/?section=bad... -
I bought a used car from a dealer that's faulty - can I return the car or get them to fix it? 9 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car eight days ago from a used car garage and it has started to make a whine from the gearbox. I rang them up and they said you will have... -
Should I get a cover for my Volkswagen Golf which suffers in the winter from iced-up doors? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live in Suffolk on the coast and my 2001 Volkswagen Golf sits outside, doing a relatively small mileage. I suffer with problems of heavy frost on the... -
What can I do to protect my car from bird droppings? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a carport which, in our East of Scotland winters, is beneficial for our two vehicles as early morning there is no problem with ice and snow. However... -
If I give my car to a garage to sell, can someone legally drive it even though it's in my name and isn't taxed? 5 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
If I give my car to a garage to sell, can a garage employee legally drive it? Is the driver covered under the garage's insurance policy without displaying... -
My partner works part time as a carer - what insurance cover does she need? 15 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am organising my partners' comprehensive car insurance and I am the additional named driver. She has a part-time job, looking after two adults for 2-3... -
Is leasing better than buying? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover... -
Best way to care for a classic? 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
If you keep an older, more rust prone car outside, does a cover really work? Is it a replacement for a garage? -
I crashed my car into a barrier and damaged it. Who's responsible for repairing the barrier? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car crashed into a barrier in Scotland. The barrier is bent and the car is a complete write-off. I want to cancel my insurance as it is only third party,... -
Would a 1999 vehicle be covered by classic car insurance? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered a 1999 Lexus GS300. Could you tell me if it comes under classic car insurance? -
Why doesn't my dealer's Mercedes-Benz MoT cover include replacing a suspension boot? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm an avid reader of your column and I'm rather upset about a recent garage experience. For the past two or three years, the Mercedes-Benz dealer at Warrington...