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• Renault Scenic - Window regulators 1 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have 3 windows now not working on my car due to the regulators failing, Renault say it`s not there fault because it`s a minority of cars affected??? My question is, how hard is it to fix this problem myself without having to go to a garage.
• Mercedes Benz S-Class W140 (1991 - 1999) - 1996 2.8 Immobiliser will not switch off! 23 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me how to switch off the immobiliser as it is constantly on - hence car will not start! Thank you.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Changing back box on 03 1.9tdi 130bph 26 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Will a s/s back box from a Passat 1.8 petrol 20v, part no. EBP 20 396 05, fit my Passat 1.9tdi 130bph? Cheers
• Enzo crunch 28 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Comedian Eddie Griffiths making a unplanned stop in an Enzo... from the BBC website http ://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm you'll need to copy and paste the link, removing the space after the http -- He\'s a cheeky wind-up scamster and he\'s on the radio....
• Z4 uneven rear tyre wear 15 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I looked at a 3.0 Z4 yesterday (first one I've seen). The rear o/s was down to about 3mm of tread and the n/s was down to 5mm - is this a cause for concern? Apart from that and mild scuffing of the alloys it seemed absolutely mint.
• Spacesaver Wheel Bolts 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  There was an article in H.J`s column in last Saturday`s Telegraph re the need for different length wheel bolts to fit a spacesaver wheel on M. Benz to avoid hub/brake damage. Does anyone know if this problem is unique to Mercedes or are other marques equally affected.??????
• Saab 900 S 4 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have been looking at Saabs recently with a view to buying one of the early GM 900s or maybe a 9000. Looked at one this afternoon that came with service...
• Update BMW 325i Conv. also how much for a cambelt 3 May 2002 (Forum)
  Have nearly sealed the deal with my brother in law £2000 and it has also had a new alternator recently! It is due a cambelt change how much is reasonable...
• MG ZS (1.00Ltr) (Exclusive) (2024) - MG ZS Cruise Control Fault 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  the 1mph increments it will jam at 37mph. If you decelerate from 35mph to 30mph using the 1mph increments, it will jam at 32mph. This happens in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s etc….. Has anyone else experiencing the same problem? The car has gone back
• High mileage - not 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I get on well with my father-in-law, not only because he?s a violent womaniser who abandoned his wife and children, but because of the way he laid his cards on the table when we met. His first words to me were - You may think I?m just a Polish peasant but I?ve got enough money in the bank to fly
• Big Brother?s Garage - Round two. 9 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  ****** Voting over for round two. ****** For the next round, and to see the remaining cars, goto thread:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=23629 Right then, round two of Big Brother\'s Garage. 4 cars in total were evicted from the previous round. See here
• Mini JCW v Audi TT S Line - What car to go for 3 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  or Audi TT S Line 2.0 petrol both around a 16 plate.  Could I get anyone's thoughts on which is the better car? And any insight in regards to reliability and other things in general.  Thank you for reading :) 
• Mini Cooper S R56 2007 - DAB aerial solution 29 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all. My S is fitted with the factory AM/FM radio all built into  the circular speedo assembly, hence no DAB. Does anyone know if there was DAB option at that time please ? I'm not looking to change the radio itself, but I have added a DAB adaptor going in through the Aux port
• Ford S-MAX Zetec 2010 - Ford 6000 CD Radio - Locked 12 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, After getting a new battery fitted, we lost the radio code. After seeing some similar topics, I tried inputting the suggested 'unlock' code...
• Ford fiesta zetec s / volkswagen golf - New car advice 30 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all In a bit of a predicament over my next car. I have around £7000-£8000 to spend and have been looking at a Ford Fiesta Zetec S 09-12 but had last minute thoughts when I saw a few nice VW golf's mk 6 1.4. I understand that they are totally different cars ie one being fun and the other more
• Volkswagen polo 1.4 s - Polo Electrics 3 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I'm looking at buying a Volkswagen polo 1.4 s 52 plate with 54000 miles on the clock for around £2700. I have a couple of questions one my father heard a slight knocking in the engine, any ideas and when we looked at the service history there were two bills of electric work from a local garage
• Fiesta Zetec S Diesel - comments? 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hello All, Long time no post, but I'm looking at perhaps leasing a Fiesta Zetec S TDCI for a very attaractive £122 + some vat with a £1k deposit and I wondered if there are any owners out there who have any comments? I note that HJ likes that engine in the Fiesta
• Mini/peugoet - Swapping a 03 mini cooper S with a 08 Peugoet 207 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i was offered a swap of my mini cooper S 2003(120 miles) with a Peugoet 207 (1.4 diesel, 56Kms). anyone got any reviews on the 207. The mileage is killing  me with the mini travelling 70 miles a day not motoway, Also i need a bigger car for increasing family run around car
• jaguar s type - Sideways impact 9 May 2011 (Forum)
  A friend was involved in a road traffic accident a couple of weeks ago and the side of his s type was driven into by a ford ka at between 30-40mph on a mini roundabout, his speed was quite low. result, A pillar and B pillar destroyed +  side of car, now a write off, ford ka pulverised
• Various - Insurance conundrum. 8 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I sold vehicle A which was my car,to a youngster today who has put it on his parent`s insurance policy.I had been driving vehicle B which belongs to a mate who`s  abroad but has kept his insurance current as he`d have had to pay a cancellation fee.I have been driving it on vehicle A`s