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Highlight problems with Audi A4 Avant - is it a design fault? 10 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago I purchased a 2015 Audi A4 Avant. When driving at night I noticed a patch of darkness. This strange beam pattern is only affected by the... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 company car with good load carrying capacity? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new company vehicle. I work in outdoor events - in the summer I am on green field sites across the country and in the winter I’m doing... -
Cam belt failure - can I claim? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2008 Saab 9-3 to my garage after it started making a rattling noise coming from the engine bay. On inspection the garage advised me... -
Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009... -
Why does my car knock from the left side when turning to the right? 29 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi Cabriolet 1999 2.6 final edition that has a knock from the left side when turning to the right. My mechanic has checked the ball joints,... -
Are there any reliable DSG transmissions used by Volkswagen? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there any reliable DSG transmissions used in Volkswagens? If so, which makes and models use them? -
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, can you offer any storage advice? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat... -
I want a prestige classic that's also economical - is a BMW the way to go? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Just a university student here. I wish to have prestige car. The dream can be lived on a budget, I am looking at a BMW E39 and I am intending on modifying... -
A garage that lent me a courtesy car five years ago now wants £1700 - what do I do? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had a car accident over five years ago, the driver was convicted of dangerous driving. I had just bought the car and it was written off five minutes... -
Volvo cars reliability 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my car for its fourth annual service at TMS Volvo at 46000 miles when, during the service, a gearbox fluid leak was identified. I paid... -
Dispute with the AA 18 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a Volkswagen Scirocco from a dealer in Birmingham. Before completing the sale we employed the AA to carry out a so called 'Comprehensive... -
What is causing a serious fault with our DSG Volkswagen Polo? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a Polo with a DSG box two years ago. At the first Volkswagen dealer service she complained about an intermittent hesitation from the car... -
Rejecting a new car for pulling to the left? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
In March 2013 I purchased a new BMW 5 Series from a local BMW dealer. The car was delivered to the correct specification and all was well until I had travelled... -
Why is the part exchange value of our Mini Countryman so low? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful if I could seek your advice with regards to an issue that has arisen with our local BMW/Mini dealership. I currently drive a Mini Cooper... -
Which car for London driving? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change cars and hope you can help. Specifically, the car needs to be an automatic with a large boot but not an estate. A large saloon or... -
Is box junction enforcement being used as a cash cow? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would suggest to RW that charges for stopping in a box junction are not just ‘a way to extort yet more money from the motorist’ but actually a national... -
Mk4 Fiesta 1.3l petrol overheating 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.3l Ford Fiesta (2000) petrol that has an overheating problem. Heres a bit of background: Had a major coolant leak through a dodgy drain... -
Can you recommend a new wheel and tyre combination for my Lexus GS300SE to improve the ride? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels... -
Which used automatics for our retirement? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We wish to replace both our cars in retirement for used models preferably with auto boxes. We desire a chain cam engine with some punch and comfortable... -
Are modern diesel cars really so prone to faults? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
As a regular reader of your column in ‘Motoring’ in the Telegraph I am concerned about your comments, on a regular basis, about ownership of diesel-powered...
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