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Rising cramp 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC70 SE D5 AWD is 30 months old and has done 26,500 miles. I've just received two recall notices. One for a software upgrade because the oil level... -
I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox. 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle... -
Buy parts now, or wait til they fail? 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased the Mondeo on your recommendation new in 2004. I have been very pleased overall with the car. It's reasonably ecomomical, fast enough,... -
Should I buy a Rover 75 or a Mercedes-Benz W123 estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need an estate car. I play around with old cars such as Rover P4s, Triumph Spitfires and the Land Rover series. I considered that a Rover 75 (except... -
Would you recommend a Vauxhall Zafira automatic for a childminder? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a Zafira as I'm a childminder and we need the extra seats. However I'd quite like an automatic but apparently they only come in... -
Correct engine oil for my car 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkwagen Golf Mk4 1.9 TDi estate with a PD diesel engine. Although I have never done oil changes myself, I do know that it is on a longlife... -
A new car for our retirement 19 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both near retirement and we also want to retire our trusty, but now rusty, 10-year-old Merc 'C' Class saloon - as we find it's getting... -
Can you explain how a diesel particulate filter works? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you give us any information on where I can find a proper explanation of the function and potential limitations of a diesel particulate filter? -
Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require... -
Citroen C3 Fault 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I follow your column in The Telegraph and due to your advice I was able to get £450 back from Citroen UK - so thank you. My wife's four-year-old Citroen... -
Choice of new car 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am about to retire having had company vehicles all of my working life. I am budgeting about £15,000 and am tempted towards a new or nearly new car with... -
Why doesn't the UK install traffic light countdowns as used in Egypt? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I returned from holiday in Egypt (before the troubles) and experienced the crazy traffic in Cairo. The way they drive there would give anti driver groups... -
What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa)... -
What could replace my Jaguar SE with a bit of 'go', an automatic gearbox and higher seating? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my 2004 Jaguar 3.0-litre SE auto estate. In order to avoid the constant pothole problems and gain higher seating, I would like something... -
Power cut - Peugeot warning light? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having recently hired a Peugeot 207, I found the car OK except for a strange complication that I fail to understand. Sitting in the car after approximately... -
How can I get my Peugeot 307 through its MoT? It's failed on emissions. 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 307 1.6 diesel has just failed the MoT on emissions. There are no warnings on the dash and my mechanic is unsure of where to start to fix the... -
How do I access my Mazda 6's idle control valve? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mazda 6 2-litre TS with 44,000 on the clock, which has developed an erratic idle speed when first coming onto idle from higher revs. This... -
What should I have checked on my LPG-converted Subaru Impreza as it reaches 110,000 miles? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Subaru Impreza saloon 2-litre automatic. I bought it from a main dealer in 2007 and had it converted to run on LPG. I get it regularly serviced... -
Does my 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI have an electrical fault? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an R-reg 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI. For a while now it has been cutting out a few times a week whilst stationary or going at speed, whether the car... -
My Vauxhall Combo van has had ongoing DPF problems but is now out of warranty. Must I now pay for repairs? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2007 Vauxhall Combo van from a dealer in June 2007. Two weeks later it was towed back to them as it had the engine management light on and had...