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  My son had an accident four months ago - can the insurer insist he still pays the premium for the next eight months? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son had an accident four months ago and the insurance broker is really messing him about. When he had the accident, the insurance broker said they would...
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  Can I transfer a private reg from a SORN vehicle? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can I transfer the private reg from a car I put into storage (SORN) five years ago? It had an MoT when put into storage but hasn't had one since. The car...
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  How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch....
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  Is it legal to take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If you take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN, what would happen if the police stopped you? The car is...
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
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  Storing five jerry cans of diesel - is it a good idea? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to store diesel fuel in five jerry cans. How long may I store modern fuels before they become contaminated or of reduced efficiency? I would also...
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  Which winter tyres for a Ford Focus? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have been given a very good quote by local Ford agent which involves storage of tyres that are not used for NEXEN Eurowun, are these any good?
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  Do I need to SORN my old vehicles which are all in long-term storage? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner and registered keeper of various old vehicles in storage: two old Lancias in lock-ups, one being 1973 and free of VED, a 1936 Ariel Red...
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  Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?
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  Storing summer tyres 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have, as you suggested, just bought and had fitted a set of winter tyres on my Mercedes Benz C220 Estate. Can you let me know how to store the summer...
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  Can I used home-stored diesel? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion on home-stored diesel? Is it fine To use after say 12/18 months storage?
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  Putting a car into storage - what do I need to know? 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to mothball my Focus C-Max, 2.0 diesel for 12 months. What tips and advice can you offer?
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  How can I find a car's build date? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to see a new Audi A6 which at the moment is being stored at the garage with its wrappers on. The salesperson says it has only been in storage...
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  Could you advise on how to properly keep my car parked up during the Coronavirus lockdown? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A general word of advice on vehicles not being used during the current emergency wouldn't go amiss.
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  New cars left standing - are they safe to buy? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My local Ford dealer has a C-Max available on new plates. However, the car itself has been on stock for nine months. Is this car safe to buy, considering...
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  Best £5k car with a large boot? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car for about £5000. It must fit a dog crate in the boot along with gardening tools, such as spades etc plus a couple of storage boxes. No machinery....
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  Leaking Door 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2002 BMW 330D Touring, which does not live in a garage. When it has been raining hard the storage compartment in the door trim on the passemger...
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  Which winter wheels should I get for my BMW 1 Series? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new BMW 1 Series later this month. The new car will have 17-inch wheels. I have been enquiring about winter tyres, as you will...
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  Car in storage - How can we prevent the battery going flat? 22 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Honda CR-Z is often left standing in the garage for long periods. What would you suggest we buy for keeping the battery fully charged?
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  Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the...