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Bio Diesel for newer cars? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Cadillac BLS 1.9 Wagon in January. £15,772 for an all singing all dancing car with Sat Nav bluetooth seemed like good value. I have now covered... -
Crash decision 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son recently had an accident with his first car. The other driver admitted liability and his insurance agreed to settle the claim. Unfortunately the... -
Agila, the hunt 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 94 year old mother had just given up driving and we plan to sell her 51 plate 1.0 Vauxhall Agila. As the insurance costs £38 a month I propose cancelling... -
Buying a car online - why do I have to pay upfront? 8 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of buying a car from a large car supermarket firm based in England.They have no outlets in Scotland so I have not yet physically seen... -
I purchased a car with some minor faults - what are my rights? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Citroen C4 Picasso on 10 August, it's three years old and had 21,000 on the clock. On arrival to my viewing and during the test drive I noticed... -
Should we turn stop-start off? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 22 year old granddaughter has just bought her first car (on a pcp). It’s a Toyota AygoX automatic. I’ve been given to understand that it has the stop/start... -
Is an MG TF an affordable classic to own? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a cheap second-hand car with a little bit of heritage that's still fun to drive. I'm thinking MG TF. That was until I saw how difficult... -
I'm an international student in Manchester - what will bring my insurance premium down? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 25 years old, international full-time student in Manchester. I've been in the UK since 2013 and got my driving license in 2011. I was recently offered... -
Will a missing oil cap cause engine damage? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
A garage serviced my Honda Civic (2006) recently, but when I got home (30 minute drive) I noticed the oil cap was missing. There was oil covering the inside... -
Which child-friendly car to replace our stolen Audi Sportline? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
While my wife was in labour we were talking about how much she loves her Audi (just to take her mind of things). It’s a 2006 TDI Sportline with beautiful... -
Where can I sell a classic Lotus Elan in need of restoration? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a very early 1967 Lotus Elan +2 that I bought in 1979, Chassis Number 50/0111. In 1984 I did a major renovation/restoration, fitting a new galvanised... -
Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain... -
Should the brakes wear so soon? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is... -
I recommend a Mocad 3 golf trolley for those wishing to get their clubs in the back of a car. 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last week you published a letter from a reader wanting to change his car to an SUV so that he could get his golf clubs and electric trolley in without... -
Who is responsible for taking care of my Saab's warranty? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Saab 9-3, new in April 2011 with the 1.9 diesel, needs correction of a faulty heater but the sellers will not embark on the work under warranty.... -
Warranty from dealers 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just brought a Fiat Punto 06 from a dealer for £3000. On the drive home I noticed some rattling noise ,but thought it may be because of the way... -
How do I know that my new Vauxhall Astra 1.4 has the higher-rated 100ps engine? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last week I signed a purchase order from the local Vauxhall main agent for a new Astra "Exclusiv" 1.4i. I subsequently discovered that this description... -
Automatic fears 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mazda 2 1.4 automatic 4 years ago and have so far covered 41,000 incident free miles. Well almost, for at each annual service I have reported... -
How much is my 1985 Golf Convertible worth? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1985 MkI Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, which I have owned since 1999. I am considering selling it, but I'd like some idea of price. It's an automatic,... -
We do 10,000 miles per year. Can you recommend a suitable 4WD SUV? 15 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a 2015 Ford Kuga, which we are looking to replace it in the not too distant future. We enjoy the ride height and the practicalities...

