Questions from January 2022
Until 12 months ago my wife very happily ran a Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium automatic. We decided to change and bought a Kia Picanto automatic which was only available with a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder engine. We...
I'm looking for hybrid SUV with electronic oil level. I was thinking about 2021 Hyundai Tucson or 2022 Kia Sportage but don’t think these come with such devices fitted.
My son is looking to buy a good reliable cheap to run car. He has £6,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid. Does it need a special charger or is it a normal three-pin plug ?
Our Ford Focus 1.8 Edge has just passed its MoT with 160,000 miles and still goes like a rocket - everything works. The engine has never been apart and it has the same clutch, exhaust, alternator etc....
I have had my Renault Kadjar for less than two months and it has been in the garage twice. This time the engine management light has come on and it's saying faulty braking system. Does the dealership need...
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as I read some mixed reviews for EcoBoost engines, are...
Can you please tell me the make of engine which Ford used in its Mondeo Zetec Estate TD 2009?
It's a lovely car to drive and I am very happy with it. A friend reckons they used Jaguar engines after taking...
I'm looking to buy a used diesel Renault Kadjar and as it's pretty hilly around here am leaning towards the 1.6 for more grunt. I am aware the 1.5 has a belt and the 1.6 a chain but should I be wary as...
I have tested a used Mazda CX-3 and like the car with the reservations that it is a bit noisy and the ride is a bit harsh. Would a Lexus CT have a better ride?
I have a 63 plate BMW 520D (F10) Auto Efficient Dynamic version (Euro 6)
As I drive a lot on motorway, the car has a high mileage, close to 180,000 miles. I had a "driven chain, check soon" message pop...
What are the best budget buy wipers for my 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate?
Does the Citreon C1 (2009 model) have timing chains or belts?
Is the 1.0 TSI 115 engine sufficient for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan or would I be better going for the 1.4 TSI 125 engine?
My main uses are runs up to 20 miles (in fairly hilly countryside ) with the...
I have £4,000 put aside for a BMW 3 Series. I need an automatic, four door. What do you think I should be looking for? Performance is not essential. I fancy a petrol model
I own a 2015 Honda Civic. It is in a high spec with just 27,000 miles on the clock. It is the best car I have ever owned.
With the current inflated prices for used cars, is now the right time to part...
My son has a 2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 diesel. It has 60,000 miles and is fully serviced, including cam belt change. To date, it has been totally reliable and the lease is ending soon. Is it worth buying...
When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured a tyre.
I'm about to get a Lexus UX. I could...
How do you train your left foot to brake in a car with an auto transmission?
I am ready to change my now 12-year-old BMW 520d Touring for a new car. I have owned my BMW from new and have been delighted with it, but my annual mileage has dropped below 10,000 miles a year following...
I live in a townhouse with no off-street parking. I have a garage in a block but it is unpowered. As I would like to buy an EV, I monitored my driving patterns over the last few months to work out the...
We are aged 80 and want a hatchback or small SUV with a flat boot that will take our heavy bowls equipment and/or carry our dog. We cover about 6000 miles a year, with a drive of 250 miles three times...
Do I need to tax and MoT my car I am not using due to ill health?
I’ve had my MINI Cooper four-door automatic since 2015 and have loved driving it. However, as my husband and I get older, with more aches and pains, we’re finding it more and more difficult to get in/out...
I have £19,000 to spend. Can you tell me what's the best used medium-sized SUV with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox?
I have a 2016 Skoda Superb hatchback, which I’ve been really pleased with but now what to change it for a large estate car that's up to two years old and priced under £35,000.
I’ve looked at the Superb...
Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However, I find it a bit big and the visibility is not...
My dad drives a 1998 Mercedes E-Class with over 160,000 miles on the clock but it's now getting expensive to maintain. Could you suggest a suitable alternative for under £5,000?
He's found a 2004 E220...
I am interested in purchasing an electric car; however, I don't know where to start. Can you help me please? I'd like a car that has good range, like the Kia e-Niro and a large boot for the shopping, too....
The power steering on our 2017 Jaguar F pace failed in heavy rain at the beginning of November and it has been in the dealership awaiting repair ever since.
The latest we have heard is they expect the...
My daughter, an emergency nurse, is moving from the south of England to the North East and will be commuting between hospitals. She is looking to buy a new car more appropriate to the change in climate...
I have a provisional driving licence and five speeding tickets have come through on different days, will I get banned?
I have a three year BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with14,500 mile on the clock. It's been serviced by BMW and will continue to be. With such a low mileage do you think I need to extend my warranty at a cost...
I have a Jaguar F-Pace with remote start ability. Is this legal to use to warm the car and defrost? The car remains locked and will not drive if the fob is not present.
Is there a way for me to play CDs in my new MINI?
I bought a used 2017 Audi A6 Avant in April 2021 with 29,000 miles on the clock from a main dealer. It's now January 2022, the car has a mileage of 45,000 and I have had a local mechanic tell me that...
I have been advised that petrol additives are actually added during fuel station delivery. Non-branded stations, such as supermarkets, receive fewer or or lower capability additives which is partly why...
My Audi was registered in October 2016 and has done 24,000 miles. When would you recommend I have the cam belt replaced and what do you think is a reasonable price to pay for this replacement if you think...
I am trying to help a friend concerned that a franchised dealer might try to rip him off by demanding the vehicle has its first service done by them to retain the warranty. I'd thought that they could...
I have a four year old low mileage Volkswagen Golf with full VW service history. The infotainment system has stopped working and VW want to charge me £2,500 to replace it. Do I have any other options?
I am looking for a 4x4 with reasonable mpg. I have a 30-mile round trip five days a week on country roads and also need to go off road to feed livestock. I have a budget of £4,000. What do you suggest?
I want a used car that's got a large boot to fit my dog in and rear seats that fold flat. I go camping often so the car needs space for bags as well as the dog. I want something reliable, not too expensive...
We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just look to get a new car (trying to negotiate a discount...
Is it illegal to leave towing eye fitted to a car?
My 2019 Audi Q3 had its first big service a few weeks ago. They found all brake discs needed replacing due to them being scored. Is this normal as I've only done 9,500 miles? I used to drive emergency...
I signed the order and a £500 deposit for the new MG ZS long range in December, am I still OK for the £2,500 plug-in car grant?
A friend of mine placed an order with his local dealer for a new electric vehicle. He has the receipt for the £500 deposit paid, and for the trade in of his previous car, which they took, and the £2,500...
I am thinking of buying a new BMW 330e SE Pro Touring. I have been told there is an upgrade or new model later this year. Do you have any information on this? Should I wait for the new model? I have been...
I have a Mitsubishi Outlander which I regularly drive on farm tracks. At the weekend I nearly slid sideways into another vehicle. The tracks are heavily rutted, muddy and very slippery. I need to change...
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