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Where can under-17s learn to drive? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my 16-year-old son for his first driving lesson on Saturday. We used a place in Hornchurch, Essex which has 12 acres of private roads where you... -
Wheeler Dealers TV show 5 Oct 2003 (Forum)
Last night we had a Mini Mk2 850 and a Saab 900 Turbo. Later cars (from what I could make out from the opening titles) will be Porsche 924, Mercedes Benz 280E (W123), Ford Capri Mk3, and VW Golf GTI Mk1. Must say I thought it was quite enjoyable entertainment. The buying and selling bit resembles Deals on Wheels, giving you good pointers on what to look for. -
Why do I lose my No Claims Bonus if I lose my Motability entitlement? 23 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've recently been awarded the new P1P on the Motability scheme (no VAT) and have put a deposit on a new Mercedes-Benz GLA. After three years I'll be re... -
Bad time to buy diesel? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz... -
Thanks for your information on depreciation on Fords. 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recommendations. I must admit surprise at the number of Fords listed, knowing how quickly they depreciate, but I like the look of the... -
Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new... -
Why are low-profile tyres so common on modern cars? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Telegraph Motoring recently carried photographs of two high performance cars: the Jaguar E-Type and the De Tomaso Mangusta. Both clearly show sensibly-sized... -
Is it true that modern cars have a 7-year life cycle? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
You state in today's column that a modern car has a 7-year life cycle. Since I have an 8-year old Mercedes-Benz, this is a bit of a surprise, to me and... -
With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34... -
Why can't I seem to learn to left-foot brake when driving my automatic? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst I understand your passionate desire to spread the left-foot braking technique among drivers of automatics, I fear that the very people that you... -
Why did my husband's insurance premium increase after a claim, despite having a protected no claims discount? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a Mercedes-Benz ML270, six years old. Last April he made an insurance claim, having damaged the front bumper and wing by driving into the... -
Can I upgrade my BMW E93's iPod interface to select contacts more easily? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can I upgrade my BMW E93's OEM iPod interface so that it operates like my OEM Bluetooth interface? The Bluetooth directory allows me to select from my... -
Under cover operations 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question about servicing and warranties. My 18-month-old car has a three-year warranty, of which the final year is a dealer rather than manufacturer... -
Do I have to provide proof of my identity and address when buying a car from a dealer? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought and paid for a car from a car dealer who demanded I provide proof of my identity, my address and proof I had insurance before handing... -
I want to tax my car for six months - what's the easiest way? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I want to tax my car for six months only from 1st April. Is it better to pay for 12 months and then claim a refund, or simply to tax it for 6 months, at... -
Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have... -
Can I have my lease car serviced outside of the dealer network? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
My leased 2020 Isuzu D-Max is due its first service at 12,000 miles but the supplying dealership wants £280 for it. My local garage owned by a good friend... -
Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and... -
Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the... -
When replacing brake discs, can I reuse the brake pads? 22 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the front discs on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class as they've worn below the minimum thickness. When I measured them, I saw that the pads still...
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