http://www.honestjohn.co.uk Honest John forum en-gb Sun, 05 May 2024 05:32:48 +0000 Copyright: (C) www.honestjohn.co.uk 5 hjforum1486548 Sat, 04 May 2024 23:40:52 +0000 Thanks for coming back to confirm the code is correct. Technical matters FP Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547&v=t&m=1486548 hjforum1486544 Sat, 04 May 2024 20:52:30 +0000 One old trick is for a driver who knows that they were to blame for an accident admits full responsibility at the scene, only to tell a completely different story to their insurance company,  Motoring discussion Sofa Spud Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125&v=t&m=1486544 hjforum1486543 Sat, 04 May 2024 20:29:49 +0000 There is a rash of various insurance scams at the moment and you have probably.been flagged as a possibility.  As above, just give them the info they've asked for and there's nothing to worry about. Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125&v=t&m=1486543 hjforum1486541 Sat, 04 May 2024 19:30:40 +0000 Just pass the information to your insurer at the time of the accident, let them deal with it Motoring discussion RT Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125&v=t&m=1486541 hjforum1486540 Sat, 04 May 2024 19:01:37 +0000 Can anyone please advise?   A man hit me from behind, at the time he agreed it was his fault after a witness came forward. I swapped details, but I believed he gave me a fake phone number.  We both drove to a safe position, and he drove further down the road, so I never actually got a picture of his car. I had never been in an accident before, so I know this was my mistake. However, as he admitted it at the time, I didn't think I would have an issue, and I also had a witness.  I spoke to my witness around 2 months later, and they told me the insurance company spoke to her on the phone and they were going to send her a form in the post, which at the time she said she never got.  I never claimed for injury, just repair of my car. It's been over 2 years since I had 2 new phones since then, so I doubt I'll even have her phone number. The insurance company should have this as well as her address if they sent her a form.    The insurance company fixed my car, and I thought this was an end to the matter.  I now had a letter saying the third party's insurance company has asked for evidence to prove his client was involved in the accident and they not been able to contact my witness.   I'm shocked, as it's now been over 2 years. Why now? Should I report it to the police?  If I can't provide any evidence now, will I be forced to pay for the repair? All I had was a dashcam showing this person indicating to go left, and then a bang to my car around 20 seconds later. I never had a rear dashcam.   Motoring discussion JOJOJ Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198125&v=t&m=1486540 hjforum1486539 Sat, 04 May 2024 18:01:36 +0000 Can I ask how much you paid for your CR-V? Is petrol 2009 like mine? My rims are also 17” with high profile tyres (All season Good Year Vector 4 gen 3), but the ride is quiet harsh. The tyres pressure 2.1 bar as per label on Honda frame. It’s drives nice and and can feel solid steering, just the suspension feels for me hard, as I can feel every road ruggedness and holes. I even thought to replace the springs to get more soft and comfy ride, but I learned from the above comments this will be waste of money, if decide to sell the car in near future., as this. not bring much value and nobody will pay for it except me. The only modern car I would consider to buy (petrol, automatic) it would be Mazda CX-30 Skyactive G. Is the insurance not give your the market value of the car at the time of being stolen, why people have traumas, if they can buy something similar if they want for the insurance money back, or am I missing something? Motoring discussion macbook Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486539 hjforum1486537 Sat, 04 May 2024 15:36:20 +0000 Your CRV could be the twin of my CRV Mk3 auto which I bought just over a year ago. Mine is a EX with just about every extra that was available. I had a major 100,000 service done when I got her changing all fluids etc and my trusted mechanic told me she was in excellent condition with negligible corrosion. I’ve just had her serviced again after 9,000 trouble free miles and hope for another year of trouble free motoring. You’ve got one of the best cars out there, if the body is solid you should get at least another five years out of her. I’d keep her; you have stress free motoring with proper instrumentation and controls and a proper ignition key, none of this nonsense of keyless entry. You won’t have to go through the trauma of waking up to find some thief has stolen your modern car as the thief’s ignore the older CRVs. I would have to be deranged to sell my car and get something more modern because the CRV does everything I need and more. It drives well, I get well over 30 mpg and I have adaptive cruise control, emergency braking etc etc and those lovely 17” wheels that float over the pot holes. Go on YouTube and see what Scotty Kilmer has to say about the older CRVs, he recommends them. Motoring discussion johncyprus Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486537 hjforum1486536 Sat, 04 May 2024 14:04:05 +0000 Thanks a lot , it worked like a breeze Technical matters gemnee Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547&v=t&m=1486536 hjforum1486534 Sat, 04 May 2024 13:01:44 +0000 Ps I just put in the car details into we but any car and was offered £275! Motoring discussion newguy2015 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106&v=t&m=1486534 hjforum1486533 Sat, 04 May 2024 12:55:59 +0000 Interesting. I hadn’t really thought about selling the car.  A Quick Look at autotrader suggests the nice ones are around £2k from private folk. Mine is not a nice one. The paint work is in terrible condition and the rear arches are starting to rust,  lots of bubbling  I suspect I might get between £500 and £1000 for it and at that level getting another years motoring out of it is probably a better option. Plus I could save another £5k towards the car budget.  Plus I could win the lottery and the car may get through the mot in 2025.  Motoring discussion newguy2015 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106&v=t&m=1486533 hjforum1486531 Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:09 +0000 That’s one way of doing it . Exhaust paste and a clamp to hold it all together. Alternative is a jointing sleeve . Possibly more expensive to do it this way . Technical matters elekie&a/c doctor Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198123 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198123&v=t&m=1486531 hjforum1486529 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:53:47 +0000 Hi all, My backbox (only box) needs replacement for the next mot. In fact it's almost falling apart. Currently installed is a one piece all the way from the down pipe/exhaust manifold to the back box. All in one piece, pipe and back box all  in one. I notice that all that's available from motor factors etc is just the rear box with a slotted sleeve presumably to fit over the pipe from the engine ? I would just like it confirmed that it's normal just to cut through the existing exhaust pipe and fit the replacement box over it ? Many thanks in advance.........ebt Technical matters Englishbullterrier Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198123 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198123&v=t&m=1486529 hjforum1486528 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:48:26 +0000 but what about the higher gears? Otherwise we may as well just thrash it 'safely' in 2nd. that is exactly what an Italian tune up is, thrashing at high revs in first and second and hold for a while, that will do the job, no need to rev high in other gears, it brings temp up enough in the valves/head and piston crowns to burn off the carbon. job done.   Technical matters Bolt Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109&v=t&m=1486528 hjforum1486526 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:44:16 +0000 It's a bitter pill to swallow when you've spent a lot of money on maintaining a vehicle but unfortunately that doesn't necessarily inflate its value.   I run an old 2007 Focus. In the last seven months I've spent more than its market value on maintenance - service, MOT, rocker cover oil leak, immobiliser repair and two new front wheel bearings. The car's value hasn't increased, all it means is should I sell it then it's saleable.   That's just life, running any vehicle is expensive. Old car = repairs, new car = depreciation or monthlies.   It's also worth remembering the old saying that something is only worth what someone else is prepared to pay. The valuation to the owner is unfortunately irrelevant. Look on Autotrader or similar sites to see what other cars are going for.     Motoring discussion Xileno Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486526 hjforum1486522 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:30:40 +0000 No the advisories was just now April 2024. The previous MOT April 2023, there was no any advisories, and this has inspected in the same garage, is it frame suddenly corroded significantly by1 year? I don’t think so. I have planned to inspect this in May, and see if this is just surface rust, which I believe it is, as there is plenty of CR-Vs with the same age or older, here in UK as well as in much harsher weather like Canada and Some USA states, and there is plenty of people still happy with the car and did not see plenty of people complaining about frame corrosion. Besides one garage will advise the frame is corroded and fail the MOT, where other says it’s surface corrosion, and the frame structure is not affected. The number of people, the number of different options, that’s the conclusion. Motoring discussion macbook Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486522 hjforum1486520 Sat, 04 May 2024 11:16:18 +0000 I much prefer to keep the car for next 2-3 years, when I know it’s not need any work, apart from checking the frame rust, than selling for such small price, and then buying for the same money s*** car, as they are usually need new tyres, brakes, and comprehensive service, and who knows what else. Do you think you will easily find used car which does not have any problems? That’s sad but true for me. Motoring discussion macbook Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486520 hjforum1486519 Sat, 04 May 2024 10:57:03 +0000 I don’t think prices are going to plummet anytime soon, I’d use the time to hunt for a nice wee gem and with a good bit of Mot you’ll be able to sell the Mazda for something rather than it being sc*** value. It’s a positive position. And now, as the sun is beginning to creep out, is absolutely the time to put a cheap MX5 with a year's MOT in the market, particularly if changing to a coupe. Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106&v=t&m=1486519 hjforum1486518 Sat, 04 May 2024 10:49:01 +0000 I don’t think prices are going to plummet anytime soon, I’d use the time to hunt for a nice wee gem and with a good bit of Mot you’ll be able to sell the Mazda for something rather than it being sc*** value. It’s a positive position. Motoring discussion SLO76 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106&v=t&m=1486518 hjforum1486516 Sat, 04 May 2024 10:06:17 +0000 It is also about load, otherwise we could just sit in neutral and rev. Exactly, certain parts must presumably need to get to a high enough temperature for a  period of time to burn off various deposits.    Technical matters kiss (keep it simple) Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109&v=t&m=1486516 hjforum1486515 Sat, 04 May 2024 09:59:46 +0000 I would be asking myself why sell it? The wife not liking it would not be a good enough reason. I would tend to agree, but going by various other threads including SLO's, it isn't a universally shared view! Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. In April 2025 that could be an MOT failure which would probably mean sc***ping a 16 year old car. Its not an advisory I would want to see on a car I was buying. My assumption on this would be that it is just surface rust, which wouldn't alarm me too much (though I would get under the car and check thoroughly). But I could see this advisory scaring off many potential buyers, so it seems inexplicable to me that the OP (who seems to be either a mechanic or at least mechanically minded) has chosen to ignore it. Given it was noted in the 2023 MOT (if I'm reading the thread right) and the OP has spent quite a lot of money, including on superficial and unnecessary stuff like diamond cut alloys, surely spending a little time under the car with a wire brush and a modest sum of money on some kind protective coating would be worthwhile (especially since the original intention was to keep the car longer term)? Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486515 hjforum1486514 Sat, 04 May 2024 09:06:30 +0000 There may be some value in your work in selling to a private buyer but if selling to trade it will make no difference. Or alternatively if I went to see a car that the buyer had spent quite a bit of money on in a relatively short ownership I would be asking myself why sell it? The wife not liking it would not be a good enough reason. Look at WBAC or other buyer price and add a margin that you might trim later on in a haggle with a potential buyer It also works the other way. Clever buyers will be putting your reg into WBAC to see what is being offered. They will then be negotiating as close to that figure as possible. Its just the same as we did in the 70's and 80's using Parkers guide off the newsagents rack. Think Parkers guide still exists but the last time I looked you have use the interweb and pay. Last couple of private sales I have made (using Autotrader) I simply looked for near identical cars (not difficult since both were Micra's) and priced ours a few pounds below those. Worked a treat, both sold within 12 hours of placing the adverts at satisfactory prices. Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. In April 2025 that could be an MOT failure which would probably mean sc***ping a 16 year old car. Its not an advisory I would want to see on a car I was buying. Motoring discussion skidpan Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486514 hjforum1486512 Sat, 04 May 2024 07:37:44 +0000 Meant to say  Look at WBAC or other buyer price and add a margin that you might trim later on in a haggle with a potential buyer Motoring discussion Falkirk Bairn Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486512 hjforum1486511 Sat, 04 May 2024 07:35:27 +0000 Try £4K, you can always drop the price if there is little or no interest. You cannot up it if you get a lot more interest from the car advert.   Motoring discussion Falkirk Bairn Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486511 hjforum1486510 Sat, 04 May 2024 07:15:47 +0000 Quick update  The MX5 passed its mot with the following advisories  Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) The rear wings are also starting to rust.  So decision made I’ve got another year of cheap motoring. Hopefully in a year’s time car prices will also be lower but I’m probably brining optimistic with that one.  Thanks for everybody help Motoring discussion newguy2015 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198106&v=t&m=1486510 hjforum1486506 Fri, 03 May 2024 21:42:00 +0000 There may be some value in your work in selling to a private buyer but if selling to trade it will make no difference.    Motoring discussion catsdad Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486506 hjforum1486505 Fri, 03 May 2024 21:31:42 +0000   Chops garage on youtube had an Aygo (or clone) in, looked good overall but underneath was a different story, front subframe rotted completely through, yes lived its early life in Scotland.   Actually you highlight a really good point the death of many a modern car is a subframe of some sort - they are not usually galvanised. The cost of replacing a front subframe can be rather expensive as things like engine / gearbox needs suspending in some way or being removed. The other car killer can be rusty brake pipes if the route of it requires the removal of many components eg engine, subframes, fuel tank etc...         Motoring discussion Big John Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103&v=t&m=1486505 hjforum1486502 Fri, 03 May 2024 20:27:18 +0000 The S/N V016963 should have the code 6296. Technical matters FP Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547&v=t&m=1486502 hjforum1486499 Fri, 03 May 2024 19:28:07 +0000 Id have a punt on a i10 if you can find one .Icve had mine 11 years and 90000 miles, clutches arent the best but not much else to trouble you. Still on the original battery, rides ok on 014" tyres. Motoring discussion Chirpy99 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103&v=t&m=1486499 hjforum1486497 Fri, 03 May 2024 18:37:31 +0000 Start at £4k and work down if nobody goes for it. The work you have done doesn't add any value and your word on its condition means nothing to a buyer. Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486497 hjforum1486495 Fri, 03 May 2024 17:54:20 +0000 Hi  Seeking help here The car mechanic resetted battery and now Radio asking for code  Radio Serial number is V016963 Can someone help with the code pls Regards NS Technical matters gemnee Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=103547&v=t&m=1486495 hjforum1486491 Fri, 03 May 2024 17:16:26 +0000 If you’re selling it privately and it has an Mot that’s clear of rust advisories and it’s not killed with miles then you could try asking £3295 and have the arm off anyone that offers £3k. I think that’s top money for one of these in a private sale, and only because it’s an auto. If it’s crusty underneath and has little history and dull paint it could be half that value. There’s too many variables to value a car this age unseen. A dealer will offer buttons for it due to its age. Motoring discussion SLO76 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486491 hjforum1486482 Fri, 03 May 2024 15:18:04 +0000 As a further update, absolutely no further attempts to provide any resolution or assistance.  Have emailed directly some of the directors within the business, and no response.  This is Nationwide Vehicle Leasing as the broker if of any interest to anyone.  All very disappointing really.  They have given me a name and number for someone at Stellantis to speak with next week.   I'm now thinking of going back to Plan A, and buying a second hand SUV (an estate is not permitted by the powers that be)... all very annoying really.   Motoring discussion TheActionVerb Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198025 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198025&v=t&m=1486482 hjforum1486481 Fri, 03 May 2024 14:52:30 +0000 I am planning to sell my Honda CR-V 2009 automatic, petrol ES trim, and I would like to ask you for the suggested price for this car. Mechanically, it is in tip-top condition, the paint is slightly dull, with light polish would looks like new. I bought the car 1.5 years ago for £5,000 with 106,000 miles. Currently has 114 tys. Since then, I calculated that I spent about £1,500 on servicing and bringing the car to tip-top condition. Have all documentation for parts bills, and almost full history from previous owners. Following has been done: #Flushed auto-gearbox oil (genuine Honda) #Replaced transmission filter (genuine Honda) #Replaced differential oil (genuine Honda) #Replaced coolant (genuine Honda) #Replaced sparks plug (Denso irridium) #Replaced drive belt #Replaced alloy rims for nice looking diamond cut. #Replaced all 4 tires for great quality all season Good Year Vector 4 gen 3 #New compressor clutch #Twice changed engine oil and filter #Changed air and cabin filter It's passed the MOT which is valid until April 2025, but has advisory that The last MOT advisory says: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. I think this quite normal for this 15 years old car, or am I wrong and the liefespan of this car going to be end sooner or later? I'm very regret that to sell the car, as I spent a lot of money and my work. I planned to keep the car for like 5 years at least, but my wife don't like to keep the car as she think is old and has outfashion look. The car including listed all above mainatance cost me around £6500 in total, and I did all work myself as mechanic, otherwise the labor cost would be extra money for garage costs. What price should I looking for ? Is the only year and millage important, I think the other car with the same year and millage could be in much worse condition and may need a maintenance work to get the tip top condition like mine. Best regards to everyone. Motoring discussion macbook Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198121&v=t&m=1486481 hjforum1486473 Fri, 03 May 2024 08:45:09 +0000  I've been looking at C1/Aygo,    Good cars with the 1.0 engine (avoid the 1.2) and the Peugeot 107/108 based on the same platform. Check for rust especially where rear sills meet the rear wheel arches. If ok rustproof after removing the rear rubber bungs. I'm a fan of the Citigo/Mi/Up as well with the good EA211 engine. Chops garage on youtube had an Aygo (or clone) in, looked good overall but underneath was a different story, front subframe rotted completely through, yes lived its early life in Scotland.   Motoring discussion gordonbennet Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103&v=t&m=1486473 hjforum1486472 Fri, 03 May 2024 05:48:17 +0000 Not many around but if you fancy something a little larger and a few years younger you could do worse than a Fiat Tipo. A 66/17 plate base 1.4 will just squeeze into your budget. No real vices apart from the 5yr ish cambelt change. Motoring discussion veloceman Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103&v=t&m=1486472 hjforum1486471 Fri, 03 May 2024 04:31:06 +0000 As is generally the case on YT, if you "like" a video, other ones of similar content pop up. And so I noticed a clip for something I'd never heard of called the Skoda Trekka: watch No prizes for guessing where this New Zealand built (apparently NZ's only production car) Octavia based machine drew inspiration from!. Though as far as I can tell, it was only ever 2wd.  Here is an article from a NZ classic car website with a test drive, background and history testing-a-trekka Nice. And simple. I oarticularly like the lack of the sometimes problematic steering column combo switch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsY9WrTHkek Suppose it had a similar intended market and role to the original Toyota Zace here in SouthEast Asia, though that had a bigger engine, and steel fixed  bodywork, both of which have pros, but mostly cons Motoring discussion edlithgow Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198002 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198002&v=t&m=1486471 hjforum1486470 Thu, 02 May 2024 22:40:54 +0000 Could be ignition switch faulty. Fairly common issue . Cheap and easy to replace. Technical matters elekie&a/c doctor Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120&v=t&m=1486470 hjforum1486469 Thu, 02 May 2024 22:25:41 +0000 Yes both fully charged it’s like it’s not recognising the key was running fine then had it running for a hour as I was doing work in the back and then cut off and wouldn’t start again Technical matters Frenchie 1987 Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120&v=t&m=1486469 hjforum1486468 Thu, 02 May 2024 21:17:08 +0000 Are there 2 batteries under the driver seat ? Technical matters elekie&a/c doctor Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120&v=t&m=1486468 hjforum1486467 Thu, 02 May 2024 20:57:00 +0000 Hi all, i decided to have a change and purchased a 2022 1.0Tsi Scala. All my other cars have been Vauxhalls usually Astras and a Nova. Quite a rare car, there are not many Scalas around. Motoring discussion swansea_karl Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198002 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198002&v=t&m=1486467 hjforum1486466 Thu, 02 May 2024 20:42:40 +0000 My van won’t start off the key the green screen and radio has power but no dash lights come on when I turn the key can any body help please Technical matters Frenchie 1987 Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198120&v=t&m=1486466 hjforum1486459 Thu, 02 May 2024 16:02:29 +0000 Any idea how the i10 rides on 14" wheels? It depends upon the pairing of the wheel and tyre, especially the tyre sidewall height.  My neighbour has a KIA Picanto, the i10's sister car, and it has 15in wheels, which means the tyre sidewall is likely 12mm (or between 10-15%) less than that of a similar car with 14in rims. The extra air cushioning will help improve ride quality over the lower profile tyre versions.  The downside is that there will be a small loss in handling ability, though going one wheel size (1 inch) down rarely makes a huge difference in that regard, especially at legal speeds that are safely achievable for the car. Going up or down (if possible) by two inches on the wheel may well make a discernable difference - good or bad. Have a look at the HJ reviews section for any car you might consider, and they (alongside Owner reviews on the site) hopefully will give some indication what each sub-model may be like to drive in terms of comfort as well as handling. If you're going to do driving on local / urban roads and performance and handling isn't so much of a concern, then having a car with smaller wheels and higher profile tyres that help improve ride quality is often of benefit, especially on today's poorly-surfaced roads. Going that way can also help reduce costs, given higher profile tyres generally last longer than lower profile ones, are less susceptible to damage from potholes, as are their matching wheels, because the rims are further away from the road.  Their extra 'air cushioning' also takes some load off the suspension, which will this last longer. It's also likely that such tyre types cost less, often quite a lot if they are a 'common' size, than less common / lower profile ones.  It likely does mean looking at generally lower spec cars, but only going for the minimum spec you need will mean you'll be able to afford a newer example and/or one that is in better condition. All in all, it could save you a good few £000 (maybe more) over an ownership period.  Worth considering with money so tight and significantly inflated costs at the moment. Motoring discussion Engineer Andy Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198103&v=t&m=1486459 hjforum1486458 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:14 +0000 Don't you need to use the entire rev range in each gear,  how do you use e.g. 0rpm (or idle rpm)  in top? How do you hit max rpm in top on speed  restricted roads? You can however, hit max rpm in lower gears whilst staying below the speed limit ...   No, I understand that (and do this), but what about the higher gears?  Otherwise we may as well just thrash it 'safely' in 2nd.  The problem, as you rightly say, is maxing it out it top gear means significantly breaking the speed limit and very well driving in a dangerous manner. Rather an expensive exercise if getting fined or needing to go for a 'track day' or legally find an accommodating former airbase with its runway intact! I do remember an episode of Fifth Gear when they were testing products that claimed to boost engine performance and efficiency, and the 1990s VW Corrado a 'flat spot' on its acceleration curve, but was mostly 'cured' and returned to near new performance by relatively cheap things, a decent fuel additive (and just running it normally for a week) being the most cost-effective. Probably worth doing once or twice a year as well as the Italian tune-up for people who mostly do motoring in slow-speed, busy roads. Technical matters Engineer Andy Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109&v=t&m=1486458 hjforum1486457 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:24:55 +0000 And the 'postage' for a whole door might be more than the cost of collecting in person, which would be a safer prospect if it's not too far away. Also giving you the opportunity to inspect it before handing over any money. Motoring discussion bathtub tom Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116&v=t&m=1486457 hjforum1486456 Thu, 02 May 2024 14:52:19 +0000 I did notice that there are two on EBay around £350 to £450 plus postage that were the same colour. Couldn’t really tell their true condition from the photos though although neither looked immaculate. You don't mention the age or model, and getting a 'matching' door sounds like a neat solution, especially if you aren't too bothered about a perfect colour match.  Hopefully any replacement door will be electronically compatible with your car - a possible problem which having your door repaired should not face. You need professional advice. And the 'postage' for a whole door might be more than the cost of collecting in person, which would be a safer prospect if it's not too far away. Motoring discussion Andrew-T Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116&v=t&m=1486456 hjforum1486455 Thu, 02 May 2024 13:51:19 +0000 Technically correct, however the Head Office is in Bracknell and an email to the MD will get a response. Motoring discussion Chis52 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=197644 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=197644&v=t&m=1486455 hjforum1486453 Thu, 02 May 2024 13:35:40 +0000 Thanks Gerry and all. Sorry about the careless typos, more haste less speed. I did notice that there are two on EBay around £350 to £450 plus postage that were the same colour. Couldn’t really tell their true condition from the photos though although neither looked immaculate. Motoring discussion Halmerend Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198116&v=t&m=1486453 hjforum1486452 Thu, 02 May 2024 13:13:53 +0000 It is also about load, otherwise we could just sit in neutral and rev. Technical matters Metropolis. Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109&v=t&m=1486452 hjforum1486450 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:12:13 +0000 There's a good chance it will need 1 litre of oil every 1000 miles or so.  Technical matters Gibbo_Wirral Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198108 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198108&v=t&m=1486450 hjforum1486449 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:11:03 +0000 these days they often seem to be used for particulate filter regens in cars that generally  only do short runs. And don't work.  Its the equivalent of expecting a quick 20 minute jog to reverse the years of damage caused by unhealthy eating and living Technical matters Gibbo_Wirral Technical matters http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=198109&v=t&m=1486449