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Can a local council avoid liability for damage by claiming it is an Act of God? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
On 24 December my 77 year old mother parked her car (57 reg Mercedes CLK) in an open air car park owned by Runnymede Council. During the time it was... -
Why aren't Volkswagen customers told about timing belt changes when they buy a Golf or Polo? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing to thank you for the reply you gave to CS of Woodstock recently relating the changing of a camshaft belt on a Volkswagen Golf. My wife owns... -
New petrol automatic hatchback: Ceed 4 Tech DCT or Civic EX GT? 18 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Still enjoy your Telegraph column after many years. As per title, my wife and I, who cover about 7000 miles per year, are looking for a new car, having... -
SEAT Leon: FR or Cupra? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have currently owned owned a MkIII Golf GTi 16v since 2002, it has covered 248,000 miles and over the last year or so we have had to start to replace... -
Is this 'wear and tear'? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a Honda Civic from a main Honda dealership six months ago, recently a Saab engineer had a look over and said (quote) "There's a transmission... -
Fiesta Mk5 remote key problem 25 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta is a 2000 Mk 5. Just lately I started having problems with the remote key. Sometimes it works fine even from about 30 feet away, and other times... -
Are there any cheap, basic cars available in the UK? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am old. In car years, my vehicle is even older. I don’t drive it because I like classic cars. I drive it because, not having a nice taxpayer-funded pension,... -
Petrol v Diesel when travelling only 6000 miles a year 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am deciding on a Company Car and have narrowed the choices down to a Toyota Prius and a Golf Bluemotion. The Golf costs slightly more in relation... -
Emission warning light Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC SE - time to change 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've had trouble with the emission warning light on my Y reg 1.6 SE Honda Civic, 45,000 miles ( family owned from new ). This year, on three occasions,... -
Thanks to JMA Cars of Colwyn Bay for repairing my Rover 75. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Owners of Rover 75 and MG ZT equivalents, who may be tiring of their service garages unable to diagnose or misdiagnosing problems, should be made aware... -
Can you recommend a small car with easy passenger access and a low roof for my sister? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My sister is considering replacing her 7-year-old Toyota Yaris T Spirit 1.3 automatic with which she has been very pleased but she thinks it might now... -
Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed... -
Thank you for recommending the Volkswagen Polo 105PS 1.2 TSI. 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
On 8 August 2010 I wrote to you as I was thinking of changing my car and was wondering whether Volkswagen had any plans to sell the Polo diesel fitted... -
How can I check the history of a used estate car from a dealer with no premises? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
For my dog walking business, I'm going to ring up and hopefully see a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 TDi CL 5dr diesel estate 89,000 miles, tomorrow. 12 months MOT,... -
Feetal position 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I actually know an automatic right foot only driver. Although she didn't kill or injure anyone, she managed to create mayhem and damage six other cars... -
What do you think the insurance company will pay out for my written-off Vauxhall Meriva? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Another driver has just written off my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6, 8v Energy, with 67,000 miles and an LPG conversion. I paid £5850 for the Meriva two years... -
Photo finished 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I must say that you should use the picture on the front of last week's (or was it the week before) at the top of your column. Hardly credit you are the... -
Perplexused 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Lexus LS430 at the moment, which is just over three years old, and only completed 26,700 miles, I am contemplating changing it for the LS460,... -
Widow’s wheels 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for suggestions. I am recently widowed, and need advice on choosing a suitable car. My husband had a Rover 800, which has been sold.... -
Volley ball 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1966 Volvo 960 saloon for 5 years and done 40,000 miles. Total mileage is now 88,000 with full Volvo service history. The car runs well,...
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