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What is the ratio of MoT centres to vehicles in the UK? 5 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Getting an MOT test as at when due could mean a long wait if you are unable to get a pass first time. I have been trying to get a retest, but they have... -
Does the owner of a car have to be named as the main driver for insurance purposes? 28 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner and registered keeper of a Peugeot 107 that I have not used for over a year as I now have a new car. The Peugeot is in the garage, untaxed,... -
I have a Skoda Yeti on a lease - should buy it at the end of the lease period? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2 petrol auto on a four-year lease. I'm 76 years old, retired and active. I do about 8000 miles per year, mostly on country... -
Should I change from diesel to petrol? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought my diesel Toyota Yaris new in 2011. I’m 70 next year and may be doing more short journeys than long ones - not so good for a diesel engine plus... -
The police just told us that our son hit a car a month ago - will he get into trouble for not leaving insurance details? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son (just turned 18) passed his driving test in February of this year. We put him on the car insurance in June. Yesterday the police came round and... -
What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and... -
Is the Anti-skid service warning light on my Volvo S40 due to an EGR valve fault? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S40 had a new DPF in 2014 and in December 2016 it needed a new ADM, EGR valve, and DPF cleaning. The engine system service costed £1250 and now... -
Out of warranty MINI fault - what are my legal rights? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned her 2011 MINI One D from new. The other day the car started making a rattle from the rear driver's side. Upon closer inspection the bolt... -
Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find,... -
Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I... -
Insurance problems after a non-fault crash 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving my Honda Civic (having comprehensive cover for his own car but driving mine with my permission and covered third party by his insurance... -
How can I ensure my wheel bolts are properly tightened, but not over-tightened? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a few scary moments on alpine roads I bought a set of winter tyres on steel wheels for my Chrysler Grand Voyager, which I put on in December and... -
Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh... -
Why are military personnel penalised on car insurance based on the location of their barracks? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why don't insurance companies recognise the greater security surrounding cars owned by members of HM Forces living in barracks? I am stationed in one of... -
Sound bite 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the past two years I have carried out the routine servicing of my wife’s 2003 BMW MINI Cooper which has covered 15,500 miles from new. When preparing... -
Depo man 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March... -
Popular entertainment 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give me some advice re the sale of a 10 week old FIAT 500 1.2 Pop. We bought it under scrappage as my daughter was starting work and needed... -
Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new... -
Can I challenge insurance write-off? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, a community nurse, returned to find her car had been struck by another, causing damage to a front wheel and a suspension arm with some inconsequential... -
Life sentences 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
You recommended recently that a Hyundai i10 would be a good car for me - and I am due to get mine next week. I read your column every week and you often...
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