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Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 26 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern... -
Should I buy a car if the DPF light is on? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a 2005 Volvo V70 2.4 D S for about £5000. The dealer allowed me to take the car to my mechanic to give it the once over and... -
Buying a new small car – what would you recommend for winter conditions? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is looking for a new/nearly-new car for her drive to work. Her budget is £9000 and it must be suitable for winter conditions as she drives... -
What is causing a condensation problem in my 2001 SEAT Leon? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to sell a SEAT Leon 1.6S Petrol 2001Y with 68,000 miles on the clock. However, it seems to have a condensation problem, especially in the cold... -
What's the most cost effective way of insuring a new driver? 10 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16... -
Old British cars of the 1970s were probably more susceptible to rust than modern cars. 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The email regarding paint problems following bonnet repairs reminded me of problems I had about thirty years ago when I was unfortunate enough to own a... -
How can we get our twin 17-year-old boys learning to drive as cheaply as possible? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have twin boys who will be 17 in September. Obviously they would like to learn to drive. However, insurance is likely to be a big issue. Would it be... -
Car insurance needed for USA 29 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am arranging a house and car swap for summer 2016 to Colorado. USA car insurance is not like UK so how can I ensure I am fully covered when driving this... -
Can I claim for an oil leak on a car I bought in 2017? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Back in 2017 I bought an Audi A4 1.4 Sport TFSI for £13.5k which had 48k on the clock. The dealer gave me a three year warranty and a fresh MoT (No advisories) A... -
Car was written off by uninsured driver - why will my insurance not pay out? 6 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law's car was written off after a collision with a car whose driver ran off. It appears the other car wasn't insured but it appears the driver... -
How does the use of electrical appliances in an electric car affect the vehicle's range? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a regular reader of your excellent columns in the Telegraph, however, the following points do not seem to have been covered. Nothing appears to have... -
Can you recommend any specialist repairers of classic car radios? 30 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Philips radio/cassette player in my classic Wolseley. It is in need of some attention/repair. Can you recommend any specialist repairers of classic... -
I only do 3000 miles a year - do I need to service my car annually? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Ford Focus and its MoT is due end March. Its only done 3000 miles since its last MoT and service. Should I get it serviced or could I get... -
Our used Vauxhall Astra has metal deposits in the oil filter, is this a warranty issue? 4 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Our garage has told us that our Vauxhall Astra (2020) has metal bits in the oil filter. We bought the car in early September 2023, with a 2 year warranty.... -
Is there anything interesting second hand to buy you'd recommend? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Showrooms and forecourts are dreary places these days - like looking for a washing machine. No SUV's or EV's or diesels please but is there anything used,... -
Can I keep a hybrid car for 10 years? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years. Would it be viable to keep it that... -
What is the best car for real mpg? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
What's the best car for miles per gallon? I have heard that a Renault Clio dCi 90 Eco is pretty good. -
How many multi-fit spare wheels does each breakdown recovery van have? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
It is all very well relying on the AA (new hybrid car supplied with AA cover) to get me home in the case of a puncture, but how many multi-fit spares... -
Can I retrofit a petrol engine into my diesel car to be compliant with the ULEZ? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm happy to keep my Freelander 2 TD4 until the end of days. Is there any option, anywhere, of an engine swap to petrol and could it be legally re-registered... -
Why does my car windscreen mist up even with the air con switched on? 30 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo. It's always been a bit 'misty' but over recent months it has got really bad. This morning during my 45-minute journey to work...
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