Reliable supermini

Dear Honest John, I am looking to buy a new supermini(which I would prefer to keep for at least 7 years)and having a hard time choosing between the new Hyundai i20 (1.2 petrol) and the Renault Clio (0.9...

Inaccurate MPG figures

When will the car manufacturers give honest day by day MPG figures rather than the concocted figures gained from Lab tests. The recent situation wuth regards to VW etc just show how we are all being stitched...

Road noise on a Hyundai - how to reduce it?

The only problem I have with my Hyundai i30 auto is the level of road noise. You often advise lowering the pressure in the tyres will this help in this case?

Hyundai Tucson buying advice?

I'm considering a Hyundai Tucson, I especially like the 5 year warranty. - is it worth forking out the extra for the 4x4 2.0 Premium over the 1.7 SE nav which is only 2WD? And are there any competitors...

Wanting to move to an automatic - help needed

I signed a PCP agreement for my first car, a new Hyundai i10 (manual) back in April. There is nothing wrong with the car, however, over the past 7+ months being based in London, I realised how much a manual...

Turbo charger oil leak - where to fix it?

I have a 1.6 Hyundai i130 diagnosed on last service as having a small oil leak from the turbo. The car is several months out of warranty. Should I have rectification work carried out by my Hyunadai main...

Rust on Hyundai ix20 - what should I be prepared to put up with?

I have noticed rust on my ix20 which I can't remove with polishing. My dealership is coming up with reasons it probably won't be covered on the warranty, but some of it is very fine and seems to be appearing...

SUV buying advice?

I'm looking for a car on the motability scheme but not sure which would be the best one out of the ones I have listed. It needs to have easy access as have had a hip replacement and other mobility issues,or...

Automatic gearboxes?

I am looking to buy a diesel auto with a reliable gearbox. Budget £10,000 to £12,000. What type of auto gearbox do the Kia & Hyundai models have? Theses models are 2012 on. The new Kia has a DCT transmission...

Hyundai Tucson - automatic or manual?

I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson. My mileage is 6000 a year so am looking at a petrol engine. Which engine and transmission would you recommend? Would you recommend a Toyota RAV4 2.0 Multidrive...