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Can I expect any problems if I drive my 2008 Ford Mondeo to 100,000 miles? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5T from new. It is now two years old and has 46,000 miles on the clock. I normally trade my car in after two years... -
New for old 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
What do you recommend for new car? I am 69 and my wife is 66. Our current car is a Volvo S40 SE 2.0 Diesel 41,000 purchased from new Sept 2004. Looking... -
Disky business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once... -
My five year old Audi A5 needs £1300 of servicing - is this a fair price? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A5 will be five years old in February. It's been fully serviced by Audi since new, and covered 38,000 miles. I'm told by the dealer that I now... -
Four year old Mazda 6 - keep or sell? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old (2011) Mazda 6 Sport (180) diesel tourer. I've had it from new, covering 126,000 miles and love the car. I've seen a 2012 reg "Venture"... -
Our car has hidden accident history - what are our rights? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2013 Volvo XC70 D4 for £24,580 from a main dealer. After collecting the car we found a faulty fuel gauge and the car went to our local... -
Dealer won't cover £2500 repair under warranty, what should we do? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My brother bought a car brand new from Skoda, a Karoq. It is still under warranty and is coming up to 3 years old, and there has been a water leak through... -
Is a 1975 Fiat 124 Spider likely to increase in value? 12 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth buying a classic 1975 Fiat 124 Spider? It's in good nick with recent new floor pans and no other rust. As with all classic cars, it will need... -
How can I persuade Volkswagen to contribute to repairing my Touran's faulty ABS module? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trawling the internet at the moment because my Volkswagen Touran has the ABS issue mentioned in your Telegraph web page. Unfortunately I'm a new owner... -
Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements... -
What's the best small used hybrid to buy? 28 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
What is your advice on the best second hand small hybrid (i.e Toyota Yaris and similar) at 3-5 years old? -
oil pump chain snapped and engine ruined 12 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
2008 plate 1.4TDI with 64k on clock and always serviced by VW from new. The chain has snapped and main crankshaft bearing cylinder scored. Estimated... -
is dealer liable for fixing my car's water leak? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My four year old Peugeot 107 - bought five months ago - is wet through. The boot carpet is soaked and so are the back seats. There is a water mark on the... -
Which used car is best for towing? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a 2006 KIA Sorento automatic with 67.000 miles on the clock from a dealer. What should I look out for and check? The car will be used... -
Buying a used estate - which model is best? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm... -
Why do automatics use more fuel? 26 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Why do all the new Korean cars (Kia, Hyundai) have such appalling CO2 and fuel consumption figures when an automatic 'box is fitted? I wrongly thought... -
Buying a used car for £11k - Lexus or Volvo? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a quality car that I can get into easily. I'm looking at the Lexus RX and the Volvo XC90. They would need to be around 6 - 10 years old reflecting... -
Which car could we buy for our 6-feet 5-inch son for £6500"? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I want to buy a car for our son to celebrate his 21st birthday. He is 6-feet 5-inches tall and currently drives a 12-year-old Fiesta. Our budget... -
Can you suggest a smaller luxury car for an elderly driver? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has come for me to replace my 12-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Automatic. Can you suggest a suitable smaller luxury car for an elderly driver... -
Do I need all four wheels to be alloy? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been a victim of the winter potholes and have ruined one of my alloy wheels. As my car is seven-and-a-half years old and has nearly done 100K miles,...

