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Which convertible? 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking... -
Bucklers hard 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Fiesta Zetec Climate 1.2 first registered in November 2008. Last week I took it in to the dealer I bought it from for its third annual service.... -
What do you think of the Mazda 5 1.6 diesel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read that you are currently running a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I sold my 5-year-old 63,000 mile Mazda 5 1.9d Sport prior to going on a long... -
Clerk of the Corsa 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
6 years ago we purchased a 3-year-old Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 Diesel with 14.5k miles for £3,500. It has now come up for replacement with 103k miles after it... -
Are there disadvantages to buying an ex-financed car? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there any disadvantages to buying an ex-PCP car from a Mercedes dealership? Should it affect the price? -
Range Rover Evoque suffering vibration issues - what can I do? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am experiencing vibrations on my six month old Land Rover Evoque, It’s primarily through the steering wheel and gets really bad at 1000 – 2000rpm. I’ve... -
Peugeot 205 fuel fault 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1991 Peugeot 205 diesel it ran out of diesel filled up with 10 ltres filled up perflux filter canister and pumped it emptied filter can but will... -
Can you recommend a reliable, comfortable hybrid? 12 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a petrol hybrid car, under 1 year old for £25k. Essentials include comfortable seats, sunroof, tow bar (to carry bike rack) and reliability.... -
What five mid-sized cars should I consider? 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like... -
New VW Polo 1.4 reliability 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline. For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle. Upon... -
What small automatic should I buy for £2000? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car has just been totalled by a white van man. I have to buy a replacement. I only bought my car in October and now have to look again. I need easy... -
My Nissan Figaro's power steering fault is proving difficult to repair - is the dealer liable? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter purchased from a dealer a 20-year-old Nissan Figaro with a full three-month warranty. She returned the car as the power steering was leaking.... -
Buying a used A5 quattro 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way... -
When do you start paying the £40,000 premium tax? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2022 BMW 840i which attracted the extra car tax for 5 years. On the document it states that the extra tax will be charged for 5 years from... -
What car has a low boot sill for an elderly dog? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CR-V and also a lurcher dog who at 14 years old has decided not to jump into the boot of the car. I have to lift her in. She won't walk... -
How reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in a 2014 Insignia SRi CDTi 140 at a local dealer (20k miles, ex-rental plus one owner). Looking at your Car-by-Car Reviews, it would be... -
Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at... -
Skoda Citigo has hidden accident history - what are my rights? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a three-year-old Skoda Citigo from a dealer eight weeks ago. Recently, it went into a local Skoda dealer for some minor recall work. However,... -
How long should I keep my classic car? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am 65 years old and have owned my Jensen Healey since 1977. It is just starting to increase in value due to it's rarity.I am considering selling in the... -
Why aren't Fiat garages permitted to do warranty work on Abarth 500s? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was pleased to note that you had singled out the Abarth 500 as one of your favourite cars in a recent Telegraph Motoring feature. I'm still very much...