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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... -
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... -
How much should I pay for a Jaguar XJ? 4 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am in the market for a Jaguar or a Daimler XJ8 with the years from 2001-2003 when the last ones were made and that comply with the London ULEZ. Can you... -
Can thieves easily locate a factory-fitted tracker? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year I bought a new Porsche Cayenne and paid to activate the inbuilt tracker system. It occurs to me that, being a factory-fitted item, they... -
Can I have my lease car serviced outside of the dealer network? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
My leased 2020 Isuzu D-Max is due its first service at 12,000 miles but the supplying dealership wants £280 for it. My local garage owned by a good friend... -
Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and... -
Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the... -
When replacing brake discs, can I reuse the brake pads? 22 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the front discs on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class as they've worn below the minimum thickness. When I measured them, I saw that the pads still... -
Does the MoT extension apply to first MoTs? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car is due to have its first MoT 7 June. Does the extension, granted as a result of Covid 19, apply to first MoTs? -
I can't renew my Blue Badge right now. Can I still use it when it expires? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Blue Badge is shortly due for renewal. I am unable to contact the Council or get a photo as I am classed as vulnerable and need the Blue Badge for forthcoming... -
What small/medium size cars come with heated seats and a heated steering wheel? 21 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What small/medium size cars come with heated seats, screens, and steering wheels either as standard or as extra winter packs? My daughter suffers from... -
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT? -
Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car...