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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... -
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... -
Do PCP schemes charge heavily for wear and tear at the end of the contract? 26 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2017 Kia Sportage. I'm now looking to change and I'm considering PCP. My worry is that - like a hire car - when you give it back after... -
I'm moving house - do I need to inform my insurer of an address change immediately? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’m moving house in August from an urban to a rural address, some 70 miles away. My car insurance renewal is due some 19 days later. Would it be cheaper... -
I found damage to my car after a ferry crossing - can I claim from the ferry company? 24 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I returned recently by ferry from Ireland and travelled straight home after docking in Holyhead. The next morning I found what appeared to be footprint... -
Does black box insurance penalise you for driving at night? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a black box and have a score of 55 for night driving, the driving I have done between the hours of 2200 hrs and 0500 hrs (which are the time they... -
What hybrid do you suggest for a 15 mile daily commute? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
Our journeys are mostly commutes of around 15 miles per day with occasional long trips. Can you suggest an SUV that is either hybrid or electric up to... -
What are my rights when buying from a used car dealer? 15 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my Jaguar from the forecourt of what I thought was a normal second hand car dealer after trading in my own Suzuki as part exchange. I found...