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What prestige SUV do you recommend for comfort, safety and space? 9 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of getting an upmarket SUV and I'm open to your recommendations. Something like an Audi Q5 or Lexus RX450h, or similar that is a couple of... -
Need a used and reliable estate car for £15k 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £15,000 to spend and need a hard working, spacious estate car. I work as a taxi driver and the car will be used for work and must have a good sized... -
Turbo failure on BMW E90 320d - Should I ask BMW to pay? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
BMW Diagnostics has thrown up a Turbo failure on my BMW 320D registered in 2010 - cost to replace £1552. Current mileage is just under 50,000 and I regularly... -
Buying a new A5 - petrol or diesel? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to buy a new Audi Q5 S-Line Plus with a manual gearbox. The 2.0T FSI(225) and 2.0 TDI (177) engines have virtually identical list prices. I do... -
Porsche Cayenne diesel or Volkswagen Touareg TDI? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new SUV, but can’t decide between a 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 diesel or 2011 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI. The Cayenne is lovely inside, handles... -
Which medium-sized car would you recommend for a 70-mile daily commute including motorways? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a medium-sized car either new or a couple of years old. I travel 70 miles per day (half on motorway). I'm currently driving an Audi... -
How long before my Euro 5 compliant petrol car becomes an issue? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a satisfied owner of a 2010 Euro 5 compliant petrol Audi A5. It's been fully serviced from new, still runs completely fine and comfortably meets all... -
What is the best child car seat for a Nissan Qashqai? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We're having our first child in the new year and unsure about which child seats that we should be looking at - it's all so confusing. Do you have any advice... -
What is causing a serious fault with our DSG Volkswagen Polo? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a Polo with a DSG box two years ago. At the first Volkswagen dealer service she complained about an intermittent hesitation from the car... -
Why is the part exchange value of our Mini Countryman so low? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful if I could seek your advice with regards to an issue that has arisen with our local BMW/Mini dealership. I currently drive a Mini Cooper... -
Which car for London driving? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change cars and hope you can help. Specifically, the car needs to be an automatic with a large boot but not an estate. A large saloon or... -
Are modern diesel cars really so prone to faults? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
As a regular reader of your column in ‘Motoring’ in the Telegraph I am concerned about your comments, on a regular basis, about ownership of diesel-powered... -
Are Volkswagen likely to make a large capacity diesel Passat? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had my own company for 20 years now and have always run BMW company cars for my reps, from 318is to recent 320ds. I have 20 reps and, one by one... -
Setting up a small prestige car business 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you help me again please. I am 50 years old and I have had an interest in high end cars for many years. I've owned a fair few and turned... -
Shouldering, the blame 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your reply in a recent Sunday Telegraph 'Life' section entitled 'Out Burst' concerned me greatly as AW reported having suffered two blowouts with his Mercedes.... -
ABSCONNED? 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My VW Touran 1.9TDI ESP light came on in February and sure enough I needed a new ABS control unit. This was diagnosed in March at my local VW dealership... -
Warranty for a rest 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having bought nine new Vauxhalls since 1960, currently a 08 Vectra CDTI, I have always done my own maintenance, with much information obtained from the... -
How does the £40k road tax VED rate work? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 335d GT first registered in December 2017. The car's original list price was over £40,000, which means I have to pay the higher VED rate.... -
How do I appeal the ULEZ charge and avoid paying the daily fee? 7 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive a diesel Volvo XC70 (first registered in 2006) and a Volvo XC60 (2013 model). Both have very low emissions readings on their MOTs and... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and...
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