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  Coronavirus: Are you missing out on free breakdown cover? 22 May 2020 (News)
  are dealing with record numbers of battery-related car breakdowns . From today (22 May) NFU Mutual is offering its existing and new car and van customers complimentary or upgraded RAC home start
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  Record high for battery-related car breakdowns 20 May 2020 (News)
  . >>> Latest NHS car discounts and deals The RAC said that the number of battery faults its patrols had seen were "very high" - and they were dealing with record calls for at home flat battery breakdowns. Similarly, the AA reported that two fifths of call-outs resulted from battery
• Audi A3 Sportback - Help need advise on dealing with Dealer/Warranty 12 May 2020 (Forum)
  a courtesy car out same day, of course both still working like myself during Covid lockdown. AA on day said my Hydraulics had gone on my Clutch as the breakdown was quick car telling my to change into every other gear even though I was on Motorway at 70 very odd then just dries with the clutch pedal
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  Why has my insurance shot up by 60% this year? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Both my car insurance and breakdown cover are due this month, and both prices have increased by a massive 60%? What on earth is going on?
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  Pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020 1 May 2020 (News)
  – which came into force on 23 March – meant there were nine days when far fewer cars were on the country’s roads, so the actual number of pothole-related breakdowns may have been much higher under normal conditions. RAC head of roads
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  Can insurance be voided if an accident happens while undertaking a non-essential journey? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My sister and brother-in-law, who are both in their eighties, are insistent on driving into the countryside on non-essential journeys. Would this nullify...
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot Problems!!! 6 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  it to another garage tomorrow for a second opinion, but if anyone could give me any advice as to whether I can take this up with Peugeot, or the finance company as in my opinion a car of this age shouldn’t be having this kind of breakdown. Thanks (Edit: paras inserted so that people don't lose
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  Can I drive my car with warning lights on if the garages are closed? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hyundai ix20. I have just noticed that the ABS warning light and the ESP lights have come on. I have checked the fuses and they are fine. As they...
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  Many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic - what do we do to keep our cars working properly? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  So many of us are not using our cars during the pandemic. What advice can you give us? Are we allowed to go for a 20-mile drive to keep things in motion?...
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  Coronavirus: Fuel prices drop to lowest point in 12 years 3 Apr 2020 (News)
  ambulances and police services further with accidents and breakdowns amidst the outbreak.  >>> Coronavirus: How to get help with your car finance payments
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  Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, can I drive my car without tax in order to get it MoT'd? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been SORN'd and off the road for the last three years or so. I now intend to put it back on the road but it has no tax. Due to the Covid-19...
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  Can we drive somewhere less local to walk our dogs? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have four working dogs who need a good walk/run every day. We live on an estate and there is nowhere they can have a good run and exercise. Are we allowed...
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  Eight ways to keep your car roadworthy and avoid a £2500 fine 27 Mar 2020 (News)
  -month MoT extension  from 30 March to combat the coronavirus pandemic - but warned you could be hit with a fine of up to £2500 and at least three penalty points if your car isn't kept roadworthy. If you need to use your road for essential travel during
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  Coronavirus: Police reiterate the need for drivers to stay home to slow the spread of Covid-19 26 Mar 2020 (News)
  ." >>> Coronavirus: Will a delayed service invalidate my car's warranty? There have been reports of police forces in Yorkshire introducing vehicle check points to stop cars and remind drivers that they should remain at home unless travel is absolutely essential
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  Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should...
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  There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their...
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  Should I do a weekly drive during lockdown to make sure my car stays in good condition? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Should I take my car out for a run each week whilst I am not using it on a regular basis?
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  Can I drive my car to a rural area to walk around during the lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Will I be allowed to drive to the countryside alone, just for leisure, if I don't leave my car when there are other people about?
• Breakdown cover 20 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  This has been discussed many times before but I thought it was worth a post to see if anyone had any advice or words of wisdom. It’s renewal time for my breakdown cover, which is for the Logan and the MX5. I’ve been with Autoaid for the last few years, but the renewal price has gone
• Audi Q3 - Car on order with all the things Backroomers hate! 15 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Mrs 72 dudes recently had a medical reassessment for PIP, and to our surprise, she has been awarded the enhanced rate of mobility, meaning entitlement to swap her benefit for a Motability car. She wanted a high driving position and automatic, so it was off to look at small SUVs. Not being