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• '09 Toyota Avensis TR automatic petrol - Road noise from concrete road surfaces 28 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  at right angles to the direction of travel. These are obviously short test sections but does anyone know if this is likely to become a standard practice as the noise reduction make s driving so much quieter and enjoyable. Derek
• Any - Diesels cutting out 14 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Yesterday HJ posted a Q/A in his Ask HJ section from Roppa http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/48052/engine-cut-out-on-motorway---what-s-the-cause - Today, I have seen
• Audi A4 - 7K to spend 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have approx 7k to spend on a used car, I have a year 2000 Audi A4 and has gone beyond 260,000 miles in (petrol). Which makes me think another Audi A4 S-line would be nice. But everywhere I read are sugesting a BMW 3 series. Of course I will able to get a newer car for the money with a AUDI
• all - Auto trader car sales-alternatives? 29 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  for an alternative place(s) to advertise my vehicles and still have the same amount if not better phonecalls. I have the average of 4-7 at a time and find Autotrader is far too high pricing Tried all the free sites and tried ebay where intrest is a minimum   Your input would
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 - any good? 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I currently have a Mondeo TDCi. This is my second Diesel mondeo, and will be my last. I have been a fan of the blue oval for many years, and my best car to date was my ST200. I need a diesel car for commuting (or a car on LPG) . I have been looking at Mazda 6's (due to price
• Young drivers insurance. 1 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, been some time since I posted here, but help is needed. My Cost Centre 2 who is 18 is wanting to learn to drive and the insurance quotes we have been getting have been ludicrous. He even got one for £11K the other day for a 90,s Panda 1.0. Were can I get  some ideas
• Chevrolet Epica vcdi - tyre wear 23 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  and still in tolerances. tracking checked free at national tyres, where i got good services as usual,£125 for both all inclusive, a very competitive price. fitted Barum Bravuris 2's as got one already for full sized spare. Happy motoring
• Volvo V70 - Different Specification 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a 2002 Volvo V70 SE fitted with the 140bhp petrol engine.The log book came back today from the DVLA and it is listed as a V70 S 20v. I have a feeling this is the 170bhp version whereas mine has only 10v. If this is the case I need to get it changed! It is very
• Citroen Saxo vtr 1.6 - engine will not turn of 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my friend just purchased this car yesterday he,s come to work this morning and the key wouldnt come out of the ignition finaly we managed to get the key out but the engine didnt turn of so we stalled the car but the dash lights remaind on so we replaced the key and tried to start the car again
• 307hdi, - "Diesel Filter Blocked" I 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  with crimbo approaching... Feels like there is no turbo at all, very sluggish to say the least and now getting the engine managment light on! can anyone help?   Found this - http://wbsatwestmount.blogspot.com/2...te-filter.html does this work? Peugeot 307 forum is s***e, no one helps
• FIAT 500 pop 09 plate - Fiat 500 easy to steal?? can this be correct 21 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/index.jsp?page=202&s=car  which only gives it 2 stars?? Can this be correct? Should I advice her on some additional security?   Many thanks Jlo
• New car for Schumacher - guess postion Spanish GP 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  quite well? It seems it`s make or break  for Schumacher over the next few races -given  the team have built a car to his wishes. Any guesses for his finishing position in Spain? I have him in 6th place  
• Trip to Koblenz or Bayeux 27 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  or so round trip without returning with half a pint in the tank. Is Belgium cheaper? I could fill up on passing through on the return, or top off on the way out. It`s five years or so since we last went in that direction. Still not sure whether to run down to Bayeux instead....    
• Best - `bread and butter` petrol engine under 1.2 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  OK let`s set some parameters. Assuming bought new (under £10,000) and considered over a 15yr life-span. Defining `best` 1) Servicing costs - to 150,000 miles and 15yrs 2) Known issues and likely repair costs 3) DIY - difficult, or easy. Basically, this is trying to define the best little
• Mitsubishi Galant (1997 - 2003) - Swapping a car. 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if there would be any dealers out there who would do a straight swap on s car?? I own a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5V6 24v Auto Estate. I need something more fuel friendly! I have no money to buy another car. I do a 50 mile round trip to work and back daily in a car that does an average
• Chassis drivers 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  imagine H & S might have stopped the activity. Ted
• Rust. 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  into it? No, it blinking well hadn't. The flipping jacking point had disappeared up inside the bodywork somewhere, and the car was slowly descending. Drat and double drat. The last time I saw such was when the N/S jacking point on an old Morris - a tubular affair with a rubber bung in the end to (try and) keep the muck
• Why no AWD saloon models from BMW and M-B? 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Why don't BMW and M-B bring the 4wd versions of their saloons/estates to the UK? In other parts of the world there are E Class, S Class, 3 and 5 series with 4wd, but not here. Is it that the cars would be too expensive for the market, LHD/RHD integration problems or not wanting to cannibalise
• Terios or Jimny 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a s/h small 4x4 or standard car with very good ground clearance - the speedbumps have cracked my exhaust once too often. I like the look of either the Daihatsu Terios or the Suzuki Jimny as they are both cutish, high, but small enough not to incur too much ire from those against
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? 7 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Guys, Just bought a s/hand 1.8 Laguna II and I've no idea when the cambelt was last changed so feel I really should get it replaced now. I will get my local indie to do but I've no idea how long it should take. Anybody know what is a reasonable time? While the belt is off I will also get