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• Volkswagen Passat CC - DPF filter 12 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  the MOT test?  When I have asked him about this he said its all propaganda.  When I have asked him about the warranty he said let me quote " Lifetime". It all sound nice but I'm just afraid that it is just another scam . Have any of you got any suggestions please
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  Repossessed cars and buying from autousedcars.co.uk 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw a website autousedcars.co.uk selling repossessed cars at unbelievable prices. Is this site genuine and are the cars safe to purchase from...
• MPG Caps 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  , oil additives, multi level marjeting scams, etc, purely anyone who has used MPG CAPS into their fuel tank. cheers folks MTC
• Ins Co leaves me speechless 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  for it. For all I know it may be a scam (is it?. Here it is: Hi Robin Thanks for your email. My name is Justin and I will be dealing with your query. Before I am able to respond to your complaint and for the security of your policy, please could you confirm the following information. Your full name Your
• Something Fishy about this??????? 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  just received. I cant help thinking there is some kinda scam going on here. They want to know my name address and phone number. Does this sound a bit dodgy to anyone else? The Email: Hello, Thanks for your mail response, i am okay with the condition and am okay with the price of the 1991
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  Park at your peril 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just received a charge for £70 from Valid Parking Ltd because my wife parked in the Majestic wine car park in Davenport one evening in June, when...
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  Swiss rolled 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 20th January, our son, who now lives in Switzerland, agreed to purchase a 2006 Land Rover Discovery advertised by a Trade Seller in Auto Trader. A price...
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  Parking distance control 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know you've had queries on private parking contractors before, but this one's a bit different. On Friday 12 February I parked at Leigh Delamere Westbound...
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  Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel? 22 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a new seven-seater SUV. Our shortlist is: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Kia Sorento. We are a bit worred about the emissions...
• In Car Cameras 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  .  This then got me thinking.  This incident, along with the increase in crash for cash scams, is now the time to invest? The Roadhawk DC-01 seems to fit the bill - but before I leap and part with the best part of 200 sheets, has anyone any experience of the device and given your chance again, would
• The "Frying Squad" 13 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just saw this on Yahoo news: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/021008/80/dberg.html "Frying Squad" swoops on fuel scam drivers LONDON (Reuters) - A Welsh police team dubbed "the Frying Squad" has been formed to sniff out motorists who fuel their cars with cooking oil from fish and chip shops in a bid
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  Where can I find a replacement wiper motor for a Hyundai Terracan? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 55 plate Hyundai Terracan, the engine is beautiful and purrs or so I am told, so it's not a vehicle I want to scrap as it's used for winter travel...
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  Can I get a safety camera warning installed on my sat nav? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I wanted to update my Nissan Micra sat nav, which didn't have speed camera warning function. I downloaded what looked like just the thing from a free speed...
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  I received a speeding fine from Venice police for an offence almost a year ago - is this legal? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I received a speeding fine from Venice police on 1 September 2017 for an offence which occurred on 7 September 2016. Is it reasonable to levy a fine so...
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  I put a deposit on a car over the phone - have I been scammed? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice concerning our attempt to purchase a car sourced on the AutoTrader website. My son saw a Citroen C5 Estate advertised...
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  DMF replacement rip-off 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think readers should be aware of what I consider to be a very questionable practice by my local Vauxhall dealer. I received a quote of £1310 to replace...
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  Please advise your readers that not all accident claims are spurious or fraudulent. 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I run a firm of Solicitors that brings injury claims arising from motor crashes. I share your desire to prevent fraudulent claims, and would like to assure...
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  I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with petrol - do I need to have the whole fuel system changed for £7,000? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with unleaded fuel. I drove it 400 metres to my house with no problem. In the morning I had difficulty starting it. When it...
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  Why are thieves able to obtain keeper details for cars they want to steal from the DVLA? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a very desirable classic car from the fifties. While away on holiday an attempt was made to steal the car from our house. Fortunately, the would-be...
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  I sold my BMW and it broke down on the new owner. What's the likelihood of being sued? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my car to a really nice guy who drove it round the block. I suggested going further to "open it up a bit" and he went a little more, but not far....