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ABS fault on a 4500-mile-old Fiesta - is this acceptable? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 2006 I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio. I have now been told by a Ford garage that my ABS braking system unit has now packed up. I am very angry... -
Sold a car with no MOT 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
It seems that I have been taken for a ride. I bought a car off the internet with the advert stating it had a new MOT. I spoke to the guy, who said the... -
Transmissionary position 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
SS from Dover wrote to you about problems starting her VW Polo automatic. I have the same problem with my Octavia 2.0TDI DSG (I also have to shift the... -
Why is my new BMW X3 late, and which wax treatment should I use on it? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I refer to your comments regarding the need to have BMW cars wax treated, and would like to know the relative merits of the two 'Autoglym' products mentioned,... -
As someone who's driven manuals for many years, is it safe for me to adopt left-foot braking when hiring an automatic? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm sorry to bring up this old chestnut again, but your article about left-foot braking frightens me to death. I am hiring a car in Tasmania later in... -
Which comfortable, good quality car should I buy to replace my Rover 75? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my current car, a Rover 75 2.5L V6, for 10 years and have found it be extremely comfortable and trouble-free. However, now that I have retired,... -
I've bought a BMW 335i privately which has a faulty turbo - can I claim from my new BMW warranty? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2007 BMW 335i from a private seller - sold as seen. I took out a full BMW warranty on the car on the same date. I recently noticed a... -
Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed... -
Please diese me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your advice regarding the choice between an Audi A4 and a BMW 520d in Telegraph Motoring in August. I agree that the 520d is a heavier and bigger... -
Steer unclear 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am yet another Meriva owner with this dangerous fault, I have an 05 plate 1.4 life model and I am the 2nd owner having bought the car just under a year... -
Pillar talk 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 2-year-old Morgan Plus 4, which I am generally very pleased with. Recently (within the 24 month warranty period) the car has... -
Brain drain 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been an avid reader of your column for some time, but never thought that I might have the misfortune to need some of your expert advice, but here... -
How can I prevent a flat battery? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 6 moth old Lexus NX. I have had a hip replacement and in respite care for over i month recovering. Unable to drive the car for 6 weeks When I... -
What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously,... -
I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic... -
Is brake disc failure a manufacturing fault? 4 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
My car is less than three years old and only has 16,000 miles on the clock and I have had to have four brake discs changed by my garage due to corrosion... -
Land Rover Discovery engine failure - who is liable for the repair costs? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter purchased a 3.5-year-old Land Rover Discovery with 40,000 miles on the clock six months ago, for which she paid £45,000. The car broke down... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
Can I return a car I don't like within 14 days of buying? 18 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I very recently purchased a 1-year-old BMW M135I from a BMW main dealer. Although I really like the car, I find the driving seat very hard which results... -
I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old...
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