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New petrol automatic hatchback: Ceed 4 Tech DCT or Civic EX GT? 18 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Still enjoy your Telegraph column after many years. As per title, my wife and I, who cover about 7000 miles per year, are looking for a new car, having... -
SEAT Leon: FR or Cupra? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have currently owned owned a MkIII Golf GTi 16v since 2002, it has covered 248,000 miles and over the last year or so we have had to start to replace... -
Spurious and Fraudulent Whiplash Claims 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
To whom do I complain? I had a very minor collisions in a supermarket car park. The owner of what might politely be referred to as a rusty car reversed... -
Thank you for recommending the Volkswagen Polo 105PS 1.2 TSI. 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
On 8 August 2010 I wrote to you as I was thinking of changing my car and was wondering whether Volkswagen had any plans to sell the Polo diesel fitted... -
Can you recommend a car which will be cheap to insure for our 17-year-old son? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I was able to insure our 17-year-old daughter with a provisional licence on my own Morris Minor classic car insurance policy for a negligible... -
Audi ABS/ESP 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought an Audi TT roadster, 1781cc, quattro on a 55 registration, (25.1.06), mileage approx 13,000. In July this year the orange warning triangle... -
Carnapped 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a second vehicle stolen in Derbyshire and whilst I was in the process of sending an email to the police requesting them not to use their contract... -
Porsched egg 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
The bottom line is I spent £32,000 on a Porsche 997 that after 3 months ownership and 2,000 miles now needs £8,700 spent on it for an engine rebuild.... -
Can you recommend a car that's suitable for motorway driving? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m searching for a car that’s suitable for motorway driving. I will cover around 90 miles each day and have £2000 to spend, plus a 2005 Nissan Micra to... -
Replacing Lexus RX300 - what should I buy? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace my Lexus RX300. I’ve had the cars for eight years and have found it to be very reliable and comfortable. I'm looking to purchase... -
Screeching 206 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2000 W Peugeot 206 1.1 with 96000 on the clock. I was driving down the motorway yesterday evening and my car started screeching/whining... -
Do I need to declare a minor scrape to my insurers if it can be settled amicably? 4 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago, my partner passed her driving test, got into her car, which is parked on the road outside our house and scraped our neighbour's car by accident... -
I sold a car and now two months later the buyer wants a refund? 12 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I sold a car which seemed fine but 2 months later the timing chain went and the new owner has asked for some of the money back. There were no signs of... -
How do I prove my car has been serviced correctly? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2020 Volkswagen Golf SV Match, in common with many other makes nowadays, does not have a service history book. I bought it nearly new from Arnold Clark... -
Is it legal to sell a car with MoT advisories without telling a potential buyer? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can a trader sell a car with an MoT with advisories without telling the buyer? -
I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car... -
I've bought a car which had not been repaired for an MoT - should the dealer cover 'preventative maintenance'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last month I acquired a cheap 12-year-old car from a small dealer with a fresh MoT certificate (with no advisories). The MoT history subsequently obtained... -
Battery draining 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo XC70 D5 SE with the safety package which included the built in phone and the Volvo "on call" system. The car was in fabulous condition... -
Which car do you recommend for high mileage daily commuting? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice to find my new car because I don't know the UK market very well, and I am getting mixed messages from everyone. In the next 12-16 months... -
How often should I replace brake discs? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 BMW M135i owned since new with only 52000 miles just had a BMW Health Check which showed that the front brake discs had a slight lip and the pads...
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