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Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol... -
Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load... -
Should I buy an ex-rental car? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement... -
I want a practical second car, would I be best taking out a multi-car policy? 16 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
Cinq, or swim? 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I test-drove a FIAT 500 Lounge at Parkside Garage, Twickenham. There's no doubt, it has bags of style and character at a very, very attractive price (though... -
Best of the breed 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
No 1 daughter is due to produce No 1 grandchild the turn of the year and we are looking for a four/five door replacement for the reliable 12 year old Toyota... -
I just found hidden damage on a friend's two-year-old car. Is the dealer liable after this long? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My friend asked me to look at the grill on his car the other day. It looked like it suffered damage and was covered up with plastic body treatment. On... -
I need a new car capable of driving in snow, with a good safety rating. 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new car. I live in the country and whilst my current mileage is around 1000 miles per month I'm expecting it to drop to around 500 per... -
What causes engine oil emulsification? 12 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this... -
What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and... -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching... -
Buying a used hot hatch - Golf GT or Leon FR? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Golf GTI for the past 15 years and have found it lively, providing a comfortable ride on 16-inch wheels. I am now about to change, but am... -
Gas smell after change of pollen filter 27 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's Kia Cee'd has a strong smell (like gas) in her car. The dealership recently changed her pollen filter and say there is nothing wrong, just... -
Which 4x4 do you recommend for city and desert driving? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise my daughter who is moving to live in the city of Accra, Ghana? She will need to take journeys into desert terrain. She hopes to... -
Should I sell? Will my DPF play up if I don't? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Should I sell now my lovely two-year old Fiat 500 Lounge diesel? Or should I wait for a big bill later on because of the diesel particulate filter, and... -
Verso beaters 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
After reading your reviews (and discarding What Car's views - can't believe Corolla Verso only gets 3 stars and is not in their any top ten mpv list) I... -
Can I insist on a replacement part rather than a repair after my Ford Galaxy was reversed into? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My parked 5-year-old Ford Galaxy was reversed into causing damage to the bumper, hatch and tow bar. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle... -
Why does the stop/start not work on our car? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference... -
How much is a 2004 Toyota Celica worth? 22 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Toyota Celica 1.8 VTTi . It's a genuine 'two lady owners' (the original and my wife for the past 4 years) with a full service history from...
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