Replacing Tyres on Honda S2000

I have a 2005 Honda S2000 (27k miles / garaged), which I have owned from new. The front tyres are original. The rear tyres were changed 5 years ago or more. I have decided that the front tyres should...

Can you recommend a used car with raised seats?

I am looking for a small car with four doors and five raised seats. Any recommendations?

Need replacement keys, but don't want to pay a fortune - can you help?

In the past you've given information about how to replace car keys without paying extortionate manufacturers rates. Can you repeat this?

Buying a new car for someone with dodgy back and knees

Dear Honest John Please can you help? I drive a Passat Sport Bluemotion Tech TDI 2.0l, 12 plate. I love the car but am plagued by a bad back and dodgy knees and the entrance/exit and driving position...

Car overheated after just 30 mins - can I get a refund?

I bought a 1991 Peugeot 106 for £1370, with 70,000 miles on the clock. I collected the car and within 30 mins the temperature warning light came on. The seller has collected the car and is trying to repair...

Buying a used car - petrol or diesel?

I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a petrol might be cheaper in the long run. The car...

What's the fuel economy like in the Octavia 1.8 petrol?

A friend of mine has told me not to buy the Skoda Octavia with the 1.8 petrol engine. He's a tax drive and said economy for this engine is as low as 25mpg. Yet Real MPG doesn't reflect this. What's your...

Alloy wheels stuck on - how can I remove?

I have recently bought a used Suzuki Grand Vitara, but discovered the wheels are seized on. My local Suzuki garage is willing to try to get them off, but as they aren't genuine wheels (which we also didn't...

Buying a new BMW - 520d or 530d?

I am looking to replace my BMW 520dSE which has been brilliant (17-inch wheels and sensible suspension). I am tempted to go for a new 530d but common sense says go for another 520d. What would you recommend?

Water ingress with Ford Cougar

After heavy rain or washing a small pool of water appears in the nearside rear passenger footwell of my 2001 Ford Cougar. I am at a complete loss to find how it is coming in. The front near side passenger...

Can you recommend a used SUV for towing?

I want to get a car to replace the Mitsubishi truck I own. I am undecided on a used Honda CR-V or Mitsubishi Outlander. It will be used generally as a runabout and must be capable of launching a 16 foot...

How can I get a Cat B van back on the road?

I bought a used (2002 model) Ford Transit Connect van six months ago. Last week someone scuffed the bumper and I made an insurance claim. After the insurance company priced it, they found some additional...

Buying a used Volvo V40 - which model is best?

I am currently downsizing from an Audi A6 avant and have set my mind on getting a Volvo V40. I have found two versions that are equally priced as second hand cars. One is a ES D2 with lots of options including...

Buying a used car for £2k - is the Yaris diesel a wise buy?

I have been looking for a used Toyota Yaris diesel with a budget of £2000. I have been on the lookout for sometime with very few coming on the market at the price I want. I've seen a couple, with five...

Which SUV is best for towing a caravan?

My 2003 BMW X5 gearbox has failed at 103,000 miles. I am looking for a replacement and new SUV to tow my 1900KG twin axle caravan on European tours. Ideally, the new vehicle will provide long term reliability. The...

Hyundai Santa Fe engine failure - what are my rights?

In May 2011 I bought a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 automatic. I have kept up the maintenance schedule and driven it carefully, with 94,000 miles on the clock. I had the cam belt replaced at 60,000 miles,...

Will the BMW Z3 ever get classic status?

I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN (laid up in 2010) but I have recommissioned it with...

Is the BMW F10 a sensible car for a daily commute?

I currently run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel. I would like something a bigger and more refined for a daily round trip commute of 45 miles. I am a fan of the F10 BMW 5 series 520d. Especially its frugal...

Filled diesel car with petrol - what damage have I done?

My father-in-law recently filled his 2010 Mazda 6 diesel with petrol. After driving up the road, the car stopped and wouldn't restart. He was towed into a Mazda main dealer and the fuel has been drained....

Do runflats really work?

I'm thinking of changing my 13 year old Vauxhall Omega Estate and find that most potential replacements do not have a spare wheels and use run flat tyres. I understand how they work but have failed to...

Buying a used Insignia - which model is best?

I am keen to buy a used Vauxhall insignia and have found two that I am interested in. There are both similar in price but I don't know which model to go for. Insignia Excl Nav CDTI Ef 128 or Insignia Se...

Is it wise to buy a diesel Mondeo with 140,000 miles on the clock?

Would you buy a Ford Mondeo diesel with 140,000 miles on the clock? The car is 15 years old.

Why has my Ford C-Max gone into limp home mode?

I've recently replaced the clutch and DMF in my 2004 Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel. However, the car has now gone into limp home mode. Any idea why?

Buying an new Audi A1 Sportback - petrol or diesel?

I am in the process of buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, but I cannot decide between the 1.0-litre 95PS petrol or the 1.6-litre 116PS diesel. The diesel is £18 a month more and I do 12,000 miles a year mixed...