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Should I sell my used car, given that values are rising? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an ex-demo Volvo V60 in March. It is now worth about £5,000 more than I paid for it and I am wondering whether to sell it. Of course, anything... -
What is the best car experience day that isn’t supercars? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a car experience day that’s a little bit different? Everyone does the supercar experiences and they are a little bit boring. What else... -
I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000 - what do you suggest? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000. I want petrol car and will consider hybrids/ EVs - although doubt I can afford a good... -
What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain.... -
My car broke down because of too much oil in the engine - can this be fixed? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A6 2008 and last week on the way to having a service, the car blew loads of blue smoke out of the exhaust. It was towed back to my address... -
I was sold a car with faulty tyres - how do I get the dealer to pay for replacements? 1 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi Q3 around six weeks ago from a garage that's around 50 miles from where I live. The car shook badly on the way home so I called them and... -
Why can't I achieve real world mpg in my Porsche Macan S diesel? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
In September 2016 I bought a Porsche Macan S diesel. The claimed mpg by Porsche is 46.3. Obviously I did not expect to get anything like this but my normal... -
Need a used exec car with low running costs 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Lexus IS220d (08 plate) four years ago with 40k miles on it and have now added 100k miles without much going wrong, Lexus customer services... -
Comfortable family cars ... can you recommend something, please? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally... -
Volkswagen emissions scandal - has it been over dramatised? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
You seem to think that the emissions scandal is all a bit of a storm in a tea-cup. Why is this? I have an A4 Allroad on a PCP deal and I was wondering... -
I really rate my new Mazda 6 - what rating will you award it in your column? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a new Mazda 6 2.0-litre Sport Nav Tourer 165PS petrol model. I am delighted with this car and must take issue with your colleague... -
Are daytime running lights a good idea or not? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this... -
Buying a Toyota Yaris - why the Hybrid? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model.... -
Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its... -
Can you recommend a sporty estate for my wife's business and a mid-engined sports car for me? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been struggling to find a balance of cars in our garage. Our current cars are a 12-year-old Range Rover converted to LPG and a modified 55 plate... -
Am I getting a fair offer? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have already tried to part exchange my 56 plate A4 Avant 2.0 TSFI with 48,000 miles on the clock, good condition, FASH, full MoT, New Cam Belt etc,... -
Run in on empty 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regarding TH's problem with excessive oil consumption on his Audi A5 (13 August), I've had eight A4s and not had any problem with excessive oil consumption.... -
No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service.... -
Should I replace my Toyota Avensis with the current model? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1999 Toyota Avensis estate (2.0-litre petrol) has, after 170,000 trouble-free miles, expired due to a burst radiator and subsequent cracked cylinder... -
The lessor evil? 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
A small problem to which I think I know the answer. We have two cars, both ‘57’ reg: a Toyota RAV-4 XT4 and a Hyundai Tucson CRDT Limited’. Both cars are...

