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We are looking for a reliable 5-door car with good build quality - should we buy petrol or diesel? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired and are planning to spend around £20,000 on a new or nearly new car. Being conscious of escalating fuel costs we were planning... -
Which Volvo? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have the choice of the following and we will probably trade in or sell in 5 years time. Both the following are from 2 Volvo dealers VOLVO XC90 R Registered... -
One car in place of two? 13 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu... -
Is there a car that our 17-year-old son can drive without paying horrendous insurance premiums? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you help with suggesting a vehicles that will enable my 17-year-old son to drive without a horrendous insurance premium once he has passed his test,... -
Why do online sales brokers have such long delivery times? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I tried to buy a car from an online broker. They quoted a very good price, but with an 8-week delivery. My lease car went back after six weeks but I thought... -
Midlife carsis 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
At the moment I'm driving a VW Golf 1.6 and am planning to buy a new car but can't decide what. I'm nearly 53, the kids don't live at home and the dog's... -
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... -
Which small luxury diesel would you recommend for long-distance comfort? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having driven a Citroen XM, then a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and then Jaguar XJ diesel saloons for the last 20 years, I am now looking for a small, luxurious... -
Wealth and efficiency 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Ford Focus Ghia in January 2001, a size of car that would enable me to take my sick husband out and about. Fords had always been popular with... -
“…and none were spared.” 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a Skoda Octavia (Elegance) through my local Dealer in early July, selecting the model detailed in Skoda's brochure effective 1st April - 30th... -
Distance relation 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 27-year-old son has just landed a new job that will entail daily travel around the Middlesex area. With occasional trips to Cornwall and Manchester... -
Please diese me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your advice regarding the choice between an Audi A4 and a BMW 520d in Telegraph Motoring in August. I agree that the 520d is a heavier and bigger... -
Use sparingly 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Before too long I could be looking to buy a new car. My ‘normal’ private purchases are Mercedes/Audi/BMW. For each of these I have (to me) a major concern:... -
Aggro culture 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I had a prang on the ice back in January this year. The fault was mine, since the other vehicle, an Audi, was stationary at the time of impact and it was... -
Reg per minute 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
In the course of an old fogey's refresher driving lesson, a year ago, the Instructor explained the benefits of driving at the optimum rpm – not something... -
Long chainey 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am after your advice with regards to the best option for long term motoring. I presently drive a 2001 BMW 320d which has 117k miles and has started to... -
Remote possibility 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
We own a 2002 Golf, bought in 2004, and a 2005 Octavia, bought in the Spring of 2006. The cars are kept side by side on our drive. Both have remote central... -
Is there a way of finding out if a used car been used for private hire? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there a way of knowing if a car has been used for private hire (taxi) as now it seems that any car can be a private hire (taxi) and once plates have... -
What's the best used 4x4 for up to £17,000? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a small 4x4 that I can drive in fields with good ground clearance, an automatic and also sat nav. My budget is between £12-17,000. I've not liked... -
Buying a small/medium size car 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback sized car, which I will keep for five years and about 20K miles per annum. Is the Mazda 3 a good choice, and if...
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