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  • 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...
  • Honda CR-V - Replacing suspension 27 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    , when it was a much younger, which would make me feel satisfied with the car overall. The cost for replacing all 4 shocks and springs would be around £500. Is there a sense to invest another £££ for over 15 years old car, or I should just change only the rear springs as this are essentiall
  • Family Car - XC90 or Discovery Sport 17 Jul 2024 (Forum)
    Hi all, Apologies for the long first post but have been reading through the forum and found lots of really great content. My wife and I have a 2 year old, 1 year old with another on the way. We now need a larger car and have been sopping the market for the past month. We
  • Citroen C Zero - Hidden High Costs of Owning an Electric Vehicle 8 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    .  It will cost £3,080 to replace (with 10% discount).  The car will no longer charge because of this.  Citroen dealt with the problem like we were discussing a washing machine.  Thought the vehicle too old and high mileage to warrant a good will gesture.  Too old at 6 years surely being
  • Vauxhall Corsa 2007 - 83 yr old stopped driving, one for SLO76 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    I thought this might amuse SLO.. As i said in the other thread, one of my friends has decided to give up driving, had advertised the car, had a couple of replies and one guy offered a silly low price, pointing out various (minor) defects and trying to knock a lot off. As she
  • N/A - Car scrappage – the French way 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    As part of a “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements. Your old car or van must have been registered before 1997 for petrol
  • 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,...
  • Export knowledge 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My sister-in-law is coming to live in the UK next year from Australia and wants to bring her 4-year-old, low mileage Volvo V70 with her. We can sort out...
  • Jaguar extended warranty - is it worth it? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 2012 Jaguar XFd S is three-years old soon and I have been offered an extended warranty by Jaguar. My question is are there any known major failures...
  • Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the...
  • Which car to replace my BMW 1 Series? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW 116i SE is now five years old and I am looking to replace it. Before I look at another BMW 1 Series, which I have no complaints of, is there something...
 

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