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  What are the pitfalls of buying a nearly-new car? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the downside of buying a six-month old car from a main dealer with only 100 miles on it? It would still be covered by the bulk of its warranty...
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  How are towing weights calculated and how much is it safe to tow? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My understanding of towing capacity is that it is based on the kerbweight of the vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend 85% of gross kerbweight. So how...
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  My vintage motorcycle number plate could be worth more than the bike itself - can I get another age-restricted number plate for the bike? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told my 1954 vintage motorcycle number plate could be worth more than the bike itself. How hard would it be to get another age-restricted number...
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  Why am I having to provide so much information to get my car insured? 22 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I went online like every year to insure my classic Saab convertible and the cheapest quote was 50 per cent more than last year for no clear reason. The...
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  What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes...
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  We sold our car to a garage but they won't send us the money - what do we do? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We took my wife's car to Evans Halshaw on 27 December 2017. They appraised the car and made an offer, which we accepted. We completed all the paperwork,...
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  I sold a car two years ago with all the correct paperwork - why am I now being bothered by collection agents about it? 14 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently been battling the DVLA and collection agent about a car I sold in 2015. When sold, I filled out the V5C, had the buyer fill out their part...
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  Can I reject an ex-driving school car? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Approximately 3 weeks ago I purchased an 8 month old Audi car from an Audi main dealer. I have now discovered from the V5C issued by the DVLA that the...
• Peugeot 107 - The Log Book (V5C) 23 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi there I'm hoping you can give me some advice regarding a forged signature on my log book. I visited a very well know Dealership as we were buying...
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  Dealer mistake is going to cost me - what can I do? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2012 Volvo XC60 from the local franchised dealer. It was their demo vehicle with 6500 miles. I explained I ideally wanted to buy new,...
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  Car documents still show registered keeper as previous keeper - how can I change this? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago I bought a 2-month-old pre-registered Mazda 3 with seven miles on the clock from a main dealer. Obviously, it had never been driven much....
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  Buying a demonstrator. 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a nearly new VW Touran 2.0 TDI Sport and have found a September 2012 demonstrator that suits. The dealer says that VW requires him to have...
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  I bought a suspicious used Audi through the Audi Approved scheme - who is liable? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In January I bought a used Audi which I sourced through the Audi website, as it claimed that all vehicles have a service history check and will have a...
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  We bought discounted cars from Orangewheels and are very pleased. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I contacted www.orangewheels.co.uk about a new Golf Match TSI auto. I was passed to Dane Chester and was offered a discount 3 per cent greater...
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  Why can private parking companies trace drivers through the DVLA's database, but individuals cannot? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There has been correspondence in your column regarding demands for excess parking and other matters on private land, where the only way the company would...
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  DeVious Licensing Authority 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You stated in your answer that RO was liable as he hadn't received a DVLA acknowledgement letter (or chased them for it). There is no basis whatsoever...
• FIAT Scudo 2004 16v JTD SX - SORN bother. 19 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  I come to SORN my van. Guess what?   Go to sorn.service.gov.uk, then pling: I don't have the V11 reminder, just the registration certificate or new keeper supplement  Existing keeper (using V5C document reference number) Please type the 11
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  What do I have to do to put my Cat S write off back on the road? 11 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What do I have to do to put my Cat S write off back on the road? Do I have to contact the DVLA and get it re-registered? I assume I need to tell my insurance...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Technical information 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have a Mk4 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3 (HCS EFI 60PS) that I am trying to find emissions info on so I can register it in Germany. I have tried Ford UK who have been unhelpful in the extreme. Usually it's on the DVLA's V5C registration form, but it isn't. Or you can get it off a Certificate
• BMW 1 Series Coupe 2018 - Previous Owners Discrepancy 5 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  transactions done over the phone due to Covid restrictions.   Fully service history provided too.  Yesterday, 4 June, after chasing the dealership many times, we finally received the V5C document .  This shows that the car actually has 3 previous owners (we are fourth) They lied.  Been