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Why is my second year car tax more than I expected? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage has CO2 of 175g/km and I understood that my second year tax rate was £140 but I have just received my reminder and it states £220 for the... -
Reversed into post due to failty parking sensors - can I sue the dealer? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has suffered bodywork damage after I reversed into a post. The parking sensors on the car stopped working and I didn’t know... -
Buying a long lasting car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before... -
My HID headlights don't seem to self-level 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd appreciate your advice - I bought a new Mercedes-Benz C220CDI Sport Estate just over a year ago. The 'Intelligent Lighting' has never seemed to be... -
Which used diesel saloon? 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need an economical saloon for commuting and visiting a sick relative on a regular basis. I want something that has prestige, torque, is economical... -
Where can under-17s learn to drive? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my 16-year-old son for his first driving lesson on Saturday. We used a place in Hornchurch, Essex which has 12 acres of private roads where you... -
Why do I lose my No Claims Bonus if I lose my Motability entitlement? 23 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've recently been awarded the new P1P on the Motability scheme (no VAT) and have put a deposit on a new Mercedes-Benz GLA. After three years I'll be re... -
Bad time to buy diesel? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz... -
Thanks for your information on depreciation on Fords. 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recommendations. I must admit surprise at the number of Fords listed, knowing how quickly they depreciate, but I like the look of the... -
Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new... -
Why are low-profile tyres so common on modern cars? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Telegraph Motoring recently carried photographs of two high performance cars: the Jaguar E-Type and the De Tomaso Mangusta. Both clearly show sensibly-sized... -
Is it true that modern cars have a 7-year life cycle? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
You state in today's column that a modern car has a 7-year life cycle. Since I have an 8-year old Mercedes-Benz, this is a bit of a surprise, to me and... -
With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34... -
Why can't I seem to learn to left-foot brake when driving my automatic? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst I understand your passionate desire to spread the left-foot braking technique among drivers of automatics, I fear that the very people that you... -
Why did my husband's insurance premium increase after a claim, despite having a protected no claims discount? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a Mercedes-Benz ML270, six years old. Last April he made an insurance claim, having damaged the front bumper and wing by driving into the... -
Can I upgrade my BMW E93's iPod interface to select contacts more easily? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can I upgrade my BMW E93's OEM iPod interface so that it operates like my OEM Bluetooth interface? The Bluetooth directory allows me to select from my... -
Under cover operations 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question about servicing and warranties. My 18-month-old car has a three-year warranty, of which the final year is a dealer rather than manufacturer... -
Do I have to provide proof of my identity and address when buying a car from a dealer? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought and paid for a car from a car dealer who demanded I provide proof of my identity, my address and proof I had insurance before handing... -
I want to tax my car for six months - what's the easiest way? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I want to tax my car for six months only from 1st April. Is it better to pay for 12 months and then claim a refund, or simply to tax it for 6 months, at... -
Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have...
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