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Why does the BMW 3 2.0 cost less to run than the BMW 3 1.8? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0-litre automatic as my main car in 2010 and I remember it being tax bracket J (190g/km),150PS, and on paper showing 35mpg... -
Best small car to buy in 2017? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My mother is contemplating replacing her five year old Fiat 500 1.2 in 2017. She loves the style and character of the 500 and wants the Twinair version.... -
Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving.... -
Peugeot 508 SW cam shaft failure 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels... -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class coolant problems 25 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204 is four years old with just under 32K miles on the clock. Yesterday it came back from its service and the dealer informed... -
How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k... -
Why won't my Mazda 6 connect to my iPod? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda 6 in 2014 and have had constant problems with the connectivity between my iPod and the factory fitted infotainment system. I have... -
Parking penalty - should we pay it? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago my 17 year old daughter borrowed my wife's car to attend a Sunday evening church service. She parked in a public car park opposite the... -
Is it possible to negotiate on a 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 Sport? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read your advice online about buying and selling cars, which is a process I do not enjoy. However I am keen to buy a Mazda MX-5 sports car before... -
Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy... -
Can you recommend a small 4-door automatic hatchback for under £3000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Becoming senior citizens, my wife and I have decided our existing car is no longer appropriate to our changed needs. We shall be looking for a small 4-door... -
Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Honda Jazz, and how can I negotiate a discount? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy either a new Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz from a local dealer. I just want a base model with no fancy extras as I don't do a lot of miles,... -
Which estate car? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate Ghia X which is extremely comfortable and takes everything I throw in it, but has not been very... -
Which car to replace my Ford Mondeo? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000... -
Replacing Nissan X-Trail 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Nissan Columbia, Jeep Cherokee or Hyundai Santa Fe: which should I choose? All seem to have reliability issues. I really like the drive, where my bad back... -
Citroen Sensodrive problem 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C2 (2003) with the Sensodrive gearbox and 60,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been sticking in gear and I receive the flashing... -
Please recommend a good used estate car 1 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having read plenty of sense in your Telegraph column over the years, could we ask for a bit for us, too? What would you recommend to replace a Focus... -
No holes in warranty 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
As your readers seldom seem to send good news about Volkswagen, I thought you might be interested in my experience. I bought a new Passat Estate in 2004... -
Last days of disker 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my two-year old CR-V serviced at 38,000 miles. The Honda dealer replaced the front brake pads (the first time they had been replaced) but...