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I recommend your correspondent EC considers an Audi A3 Sportback for use in wintry conditions. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent EC, via email, appears to have identical needs to mine, except that our dog is a Springer Spaniel, not a Lab. I also drive 12,000 miles... -
Did you know that you have to buy a vignette before driving on Austrian motorways? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was visiting a pal in Bregenz, Austria, last week. He lives to the east of the town, and close to a motorway access, which would give me an easy route... -
Difference of a pinion 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a former owner of a Porsche Cayman and having used the Porsche facilities at Silverstone, I think AC is right to be concerned over performance on icy... -
Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing... -
Hippy hippy shake-up 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
hip, hip, hooray. The despicable, rip-off stealth tax on property HIPS scheme is being abolished by Cameron and partners. I had one done when we wanted... -
Right key, wrong keyhole 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel... -
Ambu-chance 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a 1970 ex-military Land Rover Series IIa 2.25 litre petrol Ambulance. It was used by the army from 1975-1995, covering only 32,500... -
Do you have a lot of complaints about faults on the KIA Venga? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not... -
Why won't my insurance company quote me for changing my MINI One for a Citroen C1 VTR+? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am currently in the process of changing my car as, having recently changed jobs, I will be using the train for everyday commuting. I will be changing... -
407 heaven 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have become addicted to your column in the Daily (and Sunday) Telegraph over the last couple of years. As a consequence of this I'm an occasional visitor... -
Drip die 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister bought a 1998 Rover 200 (1.8 engine) less than 2 weeks ago. The car had 105k miles on clock and she paid the sticker price of £995 and received... -
Better, or bargerine? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm ready to replace my current car (a great old workhorse - Peugeot 405 Executive TD) and I'm tempted by the relatively low prices of luxury cars due... -
Car shopped 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last May I mailed to ask your advice concerning a car and warranty purchased from Carshop Northampton and the subsequent misery experienced by my husband... -
Consumer advice 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a Sept 2006 Toyota Avensis Estate 2.2 D-4D 180bhp. The car has 88k warranted mileage and full (Toyota) service history. I bought... -
The mem saab 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2005 SAAB 9-5 saloon 2.2 TID Auto. It has just over 43,000 miles on the clock and has been reasonably reliable, except for the boot... -
Particle solution 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am part of a group of five other people trying to deal with the same problem. We all have or have had 2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 CDT and we have all suffered... -
My wife’s keeper 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
On 20 December 2008, I part-exchanged my wife’s car at a dealership. I sent the V5C section 9 form to DVLA notifying them that I had disposed of it. I... -
Start err problem 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 57 plate BMW 118i with auto stop start engine. Throughout last summer the auto stop start engine re-activated itself after a couple of minutes.... -
Machine watched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific,... -
Simply obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
In the past when older motorists like me hark back and wonder none of the major manufacturers produce a less complex car than is currently on offer with...

