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Ford Fiesta 1.3 Petrol (x-reg) - Leaking Coolant behind engine 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
I had a previous overheating problem (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=96579) that is now solved. It was just a dodgy thermostat,... -
Ford Focus - Car ownrship 9 Jan 2014 (Forum)
Hi everyone Im new to the site and looking for a little bit of guidance on a legal matter. At the end of June this year I bought a car... -
How can I improve my boyfriend's Ford Focus for use in snow? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I used to have an R-reg Mondeo that was an absolute snowplough in the winter and had no concerns driving it anywhere. Last Xmas my boyfriend gave me his... -
Buying my Second(ish) Car - Medium Hatchback 10 Nov 2013 (Forum)
Hi there everybody, I would like a little advice from actual car owners who could provide me with useful and practical advice for my new car purchase. I've now been without a car for 2 years (my previous cars were R and X reg Ford Fiesta's, so small cheap and practical -
Storage solutions for Volkswagen Transporter 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m a self-employed electrician with a new Volkswagen Transporter. I drive long distances and carry a lot of tools and equipment, including a ladder. As... -
What's the best small family car for £10,000? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to purchase a small family car and has a budget of around £10,000. So far, we have test driven the Vauxhall Corsa 1.4, Hyundai i20 and... -
At what point did the Volkswagen Polo switch to chain-driven cams? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Polo, either new or used. However in the past you have mentioned that the cam drive and pulleys on some models... -
Please recommend a medium petrol estate car for social and part-time work? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are changing out of a 2003 Volkswagen Polo (used mainly for commuting) and a 2006 white plumber's van, both diesel. As the commuter has retired and... -
Turbo problems 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford Focus. The car suffered with injector problems and I fitted a new turbo and all the trimmings as advised by my local mechanic, but now,... -
51 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec. - Replacing both rear brake pipe sections. 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
Replacing both rear brakes pipes sections from the fuel tank back to the rear wheels. The runaround failed it's MOT due to both rear brake... -
Which family car do you recommend which is stylish, economical and reliable? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering our next family car. We have had a 2007 Honda Accord Sport GT diesel for four years and have enjoyed the good economy, stylish looks,... -
Replacing a Volvo V70? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry... -
Which small car to replace my SEAT Leon? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Following your review in 2002 I bought a new SEAT Leon Cupra, which has given me enormous pleasure. At the age of 80 (and the car 11) the time has come... -
Which 2.2-litre petrol car to replace our Vectra? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
For many years my wife and I have been buying the Vauxhall 2.2-litre Vectra as we like its combination of size and power, we also like the fact that the... -
Insuring a young driver - cost? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore... -
Why does our new "one previous owner" car now have two previous owners? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
In October 2012 I purchased a Ford Fiesta, 2010 plate, 8000 miles from a main dealer. We were told it had one previous owner. After a delay due to the... -
Is tyre sealant any good? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change... -
What car would you recommend 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 1.6 2007 SEAT Leon and do about 18,000-20,000 miles annually. It's never let me down however I would like to have a more fuel efficient... -
Buying Bangernomics diesel 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Due to my high mileage covering 27,000 miles in 18 months in my petrol Ford Focus, I'm now looking to buy a diesel to replace it. However, I've previously... -
Do the car manufacturer's have their misfuelling prevention devices backwards? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I think the motor industry has got it the wrong way round in its effort to prevent misfuelling. It is impossible to put diesel into a petrol tank but this...