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New petrol automatic hatchback: Ceed 4 Tech DCT or Civic EX GT? 18 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Still enjoy your Telegraph column after many years. As per title, my wife and I, who cover about 7000 miles per year, are looking for a new car, having... -
Which large four-door car is suitable for towing a caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car,... -
Recommendation from HJ - I'm buying a small/medium family car 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Alemra 1996 1.5 auto. It's low on mileage, but quite old now, and I've been driving it since 2007. It was very good for the first... -
What large MPV would you recommend? 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to... -
Which 4x4 pick-up do you recommend for high mileage work purposes? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new or nearly new 4x4 automatic twin-cab pick-up. I have searched the web and reviews for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Mazda... -
Replacement for a Civic Aerodeck? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
We retired a couple of years ago and now it is time for my Honda Civic Aerodeck automatic, bought new in 2000, to do the same. It will be a hard act... -
Will the 2012 Honda Civic be available with a better gearbox than the i-shift we currently have? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Between 1985 and 2008 I had three petrol Honda Accords and covered over 500,000 trouble-free miles. Excellent. In 2008, aged 70, I decided to downsize... -
Can you recommend a small car with easy passenger access and a low roof for my sister? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My sister is considering replacing her 7-year-old Toyota Yaris T Spirit 1.3 automatic with which she has been very pleased but she thinks it might now... -
Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals... -
Should I switch off my Audi A4's ESP to improve control in snow and ice? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (211) Multitronic in May last year. In winter weather I missed my old 2.5 auto X-Type, which had AWD and seemed much more... -
To get the best advantage from left-foot braking an automatic, should your foot hover over the brake pedal? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
In your Telegraph column you mentioned a test near Berlin that showed that left-foot braking was quicker because of the time lag in transferring the right... -
What is my Cat D Toyota Yaris Verso worth? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired,... -
Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is... -
Lexible friend 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice with regard to buying a new or nearly new car I have a Lexus 300RX. Unfortunately I have recently had brain surgery... -
What large SUV has comfortable seats? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am a 75 year old pensioner and I am looking for the large SUV that has the most largest, widest and most comfortable driver seat with the most adjustability.... -
What's a good replacement for a Skoda Yeti 4 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Skoda Yeti and I’m looking to replace it over the next year. It’s a wonderful car and I want to feel the same about my next one. Must haves... -
I need a car with a better ride than my Golf, is a SEAT Arona a better choice? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my eight year old Golf for a two year old SEAT Arona in the hope of getting a more comfortable ride over our rough road surfaces.... -
Do I have to adjust the LED headlights on my Peugeot 3008 GT to drive in Europe? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I cannot get an answer from Peugeot on what I have to do, if anything, to adjust the headlights on my 2021 Peugeot 3008 GT Premium for driving on the Continent.... -
Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement....