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Which new car for a 66-year-old with 2 hip replacements? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider... -
My one year old E-Class caught fire - surely Mercedes is liable? 20 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
My year old Mercedes E-Class caught fire on my drive as I got home, and was destroyed. I see that owners of older cars which caught fire have had to claim... -
Is this the world's lowest mileage 1950 Chevrolet? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Here’s an interesting story. A 1950 Chevrolet Club Coupe, with just 437 miles. It was purchased new by Mr And Mrs Jessie Trueblood of Modesto, California.... -
Could you tell your readers we're now offering DPF cleaning services? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whether dealers try to force regeneration of DPFs or Eolys fluid top-ups, at some stage the DPF will need either replacing or cleaning because of a build-up... -
Does the new 'continuous insurance' mean that my wife can drive her new car whilst her old one is prepared for sale? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
The item in the recent issue of the Telegraph on the DoT issuing an uncompromising formal warning to drivers to "get insured ahead of a new crackdown"... -
Which cheap cars offer the least amount of tech? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I don't want and don't want to pay for all the tech in a car. I'm fine with no radio, no electric windows, no air con etc. I know that there are other... -
I bought a car with cracked, old tyres - should the dealer pay to replace them? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a used Porsche 911 Turbo and the front tyres are the originals by the look of them. They've got plenty of tread left, as they've only... -
Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this... -
How can I update the navigation system in my Jaguar X-Type? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Jaguar X-Type estate and would like to update the navigation system. What is the most cost effective way of doing this? Can I upgrade the... -
Buying a used Saab 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Saab 9-5, but it has come to light that it has had five previous owners. My main concern is the car is barely six years old and... -
Rusty Ford Ka - keep or scrap? 15 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a narrow driveway, which my 2004 Ford Ka fits perfectly. Unfortunately it has failed its MoT. It only has 25,000 miles on the clock, but the main... -
Is poor range from an electric car grounds for rejection? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I wanted to replace a three year old EV. We went to a dealer and bought a brand new EV which was essentially the same as the old one. The... -
Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and... -
Is it worth spending money on repairing a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso? 12 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
When you have an old car, it’s always a problem to decide at what point it no longer worth spending money on. My friend's 2004 Citroen Picasso (in good... -
ABS fault with Skoda Fabia 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last summer I bought a three year old Skoda Fabia from a local garage, with one year’s warranty. After just three months the ABS light came on and the... -
Bought a used car from a dealer, but it keeps braking down - can I demand a refund? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We brought a 2001 Volkswagen Polo two months ago from a dealer. After one month it broke down with a clutch problem, we informed the dealer and he said... -
Salesman failed to inform me about impending £500 service – what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used 2009 Volkswagen Golf a few months ago. The salesman who sold me the car failed to mention that, when the car turns four years old, it will... -
Touareg valve chest problem 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Touareg on an 05 plate, which I bought three-months-old from Volkswagen dealer. All the servicing had been done by VW but the last... -
Are there any known problems with the Skoda Rapid 1.2 petrol? 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at possibly buying a one year old Skoda Rapid with a 1.2 petrol engine. Do you know of any problems with this engine? -
Can I reject my Nissan GT-R over faulty gearbox? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My four month old Nissan GT-R has a gearbox fault and has been in twice for repairs with the dealer. Can I reject it and ask for a new car?
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