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Why are my BMW 325i's runflat tyres wearing heavily on the insides? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 325i coupe with 19,000 miles. I told by Sytners that all four tyres have worn on the inside. The readings are O/S 5, middle 5, I/S 0.... -
Please help me with a major warranty problem following repairs to my Skoda Fabia. 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006-registered Skoda Fabia in December 2008. The car had 47,000 miles and was in good condition. At the time of purchase, I was given 12 months'... -
Should I buy a workshop manual for my Toyota Previa which has an ignition fault? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v Manual 1991 which would run very ragged after warming up. I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No.1 HT lead,... -
Are Cat N cars more expensive to insure? 8 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have found some interesting cars for sale at a fairly local used car place. The cars seem good but he deals only in cat N cars, which he does body work... -
What should we buy when downsizing from two cars to one? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our early 70’s and are now slowly reaching the conclusion that it is hard to justify our running two cars now that we are both... -
How much is my Ford Mondeo worth? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I gave my car to a local garage to have substantial repairs done. The repairs were largely completed and the owner of the garage was giving it a last test... -
Can I update the TomTom in my Renault Scenic? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am having serious trouble with my Tom Tom built in sat nav on my Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI 2010 Privilege. Can these SD cards be updated to ensure the maps... -
What do you recommend as a replacement for my Kia Picanto? 31 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what to replace my Kia Picanto with. I have no off street parking (or potential for a charging plug) so need a petrol or hybrid car... -
Will changing away from runflat tyres help the ride comfort on my BMW? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a BMW 320i XDrive from new in 2016. I have always found the ride to be noisy and hard but enjoyed the sharp steering and power response. The... -
Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests... -
Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
Ford Fiesta EcoBoost cam belt failure, can I claim? 24 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost. In October 2020, at 37,000 miles, it was fitted with a new engine free of charge by Ford because there were apparently... -
Should drivers give way to cars joining from a side road? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Down here in the South East, a habit seems to have developed where drivers stop to let other drivers out of a side road onto the main road. This is very... -
Can you recommend a fun 'Jack of all trades' car? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Renault Clio diesel has been a trooper that can handle almost anything but I now need something bigger to handle our dog and other adventures. I... -
Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The... -
Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda... -
Why don't you recommend more EVs to your readers? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I just read the reply for a user who described the perfect case for an EV, yet you recommended something that burns fuel: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/161598/should-i-buy-a-hybrid-or-electric-car- The... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed... -
Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are high mileage cars good value? -
My battery has lasted 17 years. Is that common? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
This is not really a question as such but I've seen your advice that car batteries are designed to last 3-5 years. I have owned a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso...
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