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Should I sell of fix my car? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volvo V70 T5 Automatic. I bought it in 2005 for over £10,000 with 60,000 miles. It now has done 187,000 miles. Lots of history, but for... -
Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella... -
Buying a car for back problems 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back... -
I am starting a small private hire firm - what cars would you recommend? 27 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to purchase two vehicles for use in a new Private Hire business. I have been recruited for a 'bespoke' service which will provide work on a part... -
Event Tyres 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Dear HJ We discovered a puncture on one of the run flat tyres of my partner's BMW 320 this morning. As we were having trouble finding one in stock... -
Filter tips 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'd never owned a diesel-engined car before I bought my pre-registered 2005/55 Volvo V70 in March 2006. It's a delight to drive: a real mile-eater, and... -
What do you think of my idea to indicate speed limits by painting the central line on a road? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of years ago, I sent the following suggestion to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph, who promptly ignored it. I still think it has some merit.... -
Ageing and abetting 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent HK of Poynton reported the practice of a hire car company at Murcia airport charging for a full tank of fuel. I frequently use this... -
Is the 7-speed DSG gearbox in our 2009 Volkswagen Touran sufficiently reliable to reach 150,000 miles? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week the 7-speed DSG box of our March 2009 Volkswagen Touran Diesel packed up, having done 53,000 miles. As you can see from the mileage we do mostly... -
Pretestined 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you please help? The MoT on one of my cars, parked off road on our driveway, runs out on the 19th October. I will be out of the country from the 13th... -
Can this 2004 Nissan Micra with an uneven tickover be repaired easily? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
A dealer 25 miles from me has a 2004 Micra 1.2 SE in what looks to be good condition and at a very tempting price. We need to replace an aged Polo and... -
Can accident management companies be avoided following an accident? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your excellent column in Saturday's Telegraph exposes some serious issues, exemplified by MM of Hawick (13-08-11). Can you recommend a best procedure for... -
Economy con 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest comments on fuel consumption in your column. We have had a Golf Mk V Estate 2.0 TDI auto estate for over a year. It returns from... -
Price for an Alfa Romeo 147 (Y reg) 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I am trying to find out what is a fair value for a Y Reg metallic Black 2.0 Selespeed 3 Door Alfa Romeo 147. The car has done 64,000 miles, had the... -
4x4 estate car 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an estate car that is 4x4 and diesel, I have somewhere between £10000 and £13000 to spend. I seem to be looking at either a Subaru... -
Is my Hyundai dealer clearing old stock by insisting I take a new i10 in July rather than waiting? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The fact that over the last nine years I’ve bought a total of seven Hyundais from the local main dealer (TWG, Northwich) is probably indication enough... -
Bought car with faulty LPG system, dealer says sold as seen. 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
3 weeks ago I bought an R reg Mercedes S500 from a second hand car dealer. I bought the car as it was fitted with LPG. The car stalls randomly on gas and... -
A new family car 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am hunting for the used car for my family, I have three young children so need a car that fits three comfortably across the back. I currently own... -
A new small car 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to part exchange my Land Rover Freelander (2005 -05 plate diesel, 49,000 miles) for a new car with five doors, diesel engine, long warranty,... -
What do you think of the Mazda 5 1.6 diesel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read that you are currently running a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I sold my 5-year-old 63,000 mile Mazda 5 1.9d Sport prior to going on a long...
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