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  Relative values 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing on behalf of my relative who has just moved address from Garstang to Clitheroe in Lancashire. We have informed all parties i.e. utilities,...
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  Honda Happiness Accident Assistance 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on Honda Happiness Accident Assistance? In the (hopefully unlikely) event of an accident should I inform them OR my Insurance company...
• Van Auction - scam or not? 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I've been to four recent commercial vehicle auctions at  a major and well known auction in Manchester, doing my homework before buying a van. Having...
• Does the public think all dealers are scam artists 16 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have started a car company (small, just my dad and myself for now) and have been reading on this site that there are a lot of the public not happy about...
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - 2003, 30k miles - Interesting bargain or scam? 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  While looking at the private adds on Autotrader for a Cooper S I was struck by one advertised for £4801, it being a 2003 with 30k miles and supposedly...
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  How should I import a UK registered classic back to the UK? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a car from someone who has kept the car in Spain. The car is a classic and is registered in the UK, with a UK owner, who has an...
• KIA Rio - paint protection upholster safeguard 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  just bought a new kia (pick up next week) .  kia trying to sell me paint and interior protection for £450 ?? dose any one know anything about this (safe guard )product ? is it worth it or just a selling scam i have seen it on ford as dimond bright names        
• any - private reg plate 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Just bought a new car and thought i might buy a private plate as i tend to keep cars for a good few yearsand would like to know if there are any scams or pitfalls i need to look out for when buying.Also what do i do about documents(log book,road tax etc)
• Best/Worst things, driving in ur area 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I live in liverpool and we have not too many speed cameras, police patrols. U can get from a-b fairly easy with no fear of being scammed by the cameras. Lots of teenage "businessmen" in lexus is200's. What are the best/worst things about driving in your area ???????????
• Any - Postcodes 27 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Dunno whether I'm exceeding my authority here, but I've noticed that when people put up links to vehicle auction sites they often feature what I assume to be the poster's postcode.  Given the dangers from online fraud, scamming and identity theft, it might be an idea (if the site
• Motor Insurance and 'Acts of God' 31 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  to renege on the policies. Anyone fallen foul of this scam recently? P.
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  Found a cheap car, but its owner is in the USA 17 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a KIA Sorento for sale. The car looks to be in great condition, with 64,000 miles on the clock for just £6000. However, there'a catch, the owner...
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  Happy days? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Honda Jazz in September 2010. It comes with Honda Happiness accident management cover. I am insured with Churchills. So if I have an accident,...
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  Payback time 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We decided on retirement to reduce to one car, and sold my wife's. Phoning the AA Insurance the next day to cancel, I was told that no refund was due,...
• BMW - BMW Extended Fully Comp Warranty Scam 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  I am writing this to warn other BMW drivers. I own a 06 2.0d X3 with 43k miles that has a full BMW service history. The car is supposedly covered by extended...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, genuine car insurance company? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to renew the insurance for my 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDT. Having read in your column about various tales of hire car scams, accident management companies...
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  Catalytic Conspiracies 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters...
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  Can I make an offer to the seller of a used car? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a vehicle advertised for £5000 and I believe it's worth more. What is the law relating to items or goods shown at a particular price for sale?...
• Pondering: Car dealers selling faulty cars? 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  warrantee, so to scam them to get free repairs?        
• World Car Catalogue Free pdf 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  LOL! "We know that some of our readers are surprised when they hear that the worlds largest car catalogue comes from Poland. Maybe there's some suspicion that it could be a joke website, some Eastern European credit-card scam or maybe just a really crap product that tries to seperate you from your