Cars
Vans
Classics
Good Garage Guide
Kit
Sign up
Profile
Log in
Log out
Ask HJ
Ask Honest John
Find Answers
Search Topics
Ask Honest John
Buying
Selling
Owning
Driving
Technical Matters
Classic Cars
Vans
Insurance
Products
General Feedback
Mobility
Good Garages Recommendation
MoT Results
I have read and agree to the
terms and conditions
Recently Asked Questions
I sold a car in good faith but the buyer says it need repairs and wants me to pay - where do I stand?
Why can't I buy plain E5 petrol?
How do I choose the right brake discs for my car?
Is it okay to leave my EV parked for a month at the airport?
Why have my cornering lights stopped working?
News
News
Latest News
New Car News
Buying & Selling News
Car Tax & Budget News
All New Cars Coming in 2025
In Depth
Car tax VED rates 2025/26
Satisfaction Index Results 2025
Latest News Headlines
Question of the week: Can I claim from my local council for damage caused by a pothole?
"In February this year I submitted a claim for pothole damage to my front nearside run flat tyre on my BMW 3 Series Touring."
A future classic? Rover 45
Is it fair to call the Rover 45 the Austin Allegro of the 21st Century?
Reviews
Car Reviews and Guides
Car Reviews
Best & Cheapest Cars
Long Term Tests
Choose A Type Of Car
Small SUV
Small car
SUV
Hybrid
Electric
Pick Your Next Car
Select a make
Ford
BMW
Volkswagen
Honda
Toyota
Audi
Vauxhall
Nissan
Mercedes-Benz
Skoda
Peugeot
Kia
View all
Latest Reviews
4
BYD Dolphin Surf (2025)
4
DS No8 (2025)
Insurance
Insurance
Car insurance advice
Insurance group finder
Get cheaper car insurance
Best car insurance companies
GAP insurance explained
Advice
Buying
All buying advice
Buying a used car
Approved used cars
Your consumer rights
Owning
All owning advice
Check for recalls
Dash warning lights
Cambelt or timing chain checker
Running costs
All running costs advice
Cheap breakdown cover
Used car warranties
Car tax rates 2024
Driving
All driving advice
Appealing a parking ticket
Speeding fines and penalties
ULEZ zone explained
Pricing
New Car Prices & Specifications
New Car Prices, Specs and Tech Data
Used Car Pricing
Used car valuations
Best places to sell your car
Used Car Pricing Search (2000 on)
Value my car
with
,000 miles
to
buy or sell?
buy
sell
other
Cars For Sale
New Cars
New Cars For Sale
New Vans For Sale
Used Cars
Cars For Sale
Vans For Sale
Classics For Sale
Best Deals
Best PCP Deals
Lease Deals
Best 0% APR Deals
£0 Deposit Deals
Best Cars for £99 a month
Nearly New Car Deals
Cars by Location
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
London
Cars Near You
Sell Your Car
Value your car ›
Audi
BMW
Ford
Honda
Hyundai
KIA
Land Rover
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
Peugeot
Skoda
Toyota
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Real MPG
Real MPG
Select a make
Submit your Real MPG
Best Real MPG performers
Fuel Calculator
Petrol or Diesel?
What is the Fuel Calculator?
Compare
two
cars to find the
lowest fuel cost
Latest Submissions
207 SW (2007 - 2013)
88%
Sportage (2010 - 2016)
80%
Forum
Back Room Forum
Enter the Back Room
Register for the Back Room
Search the forum
Technical matters
Honest John
Back Room
»
Technical matters
Technical Q & A. Help and advice on all aspects of maintaining, repairing & servicing your vehicle, parts and accessories.
Start New Topic
|
Mark all read
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
Next
Topics
Author
Replies
Latest Reply
Views
Any - Turbocharger Care [Read only]
Cyd
28
1 Dec 2021 12:56
11035
Advice given within Backroom forums - PLEASE READ [Read only]
Xileno
0
1 May 2021 20:50
648
Technical Questions, Website Faults & Forum Tips [Read only]
Xileno
0
21 Apr 2021 16:58
765
Forum Moderators & How To Contact Us [Read only]
Xileno
0
23 Mar 2021 20:16
438
Oil Specification & viscosity Info. [Read only]
Webmaster
1
1 Aug 2005 21:46
32813
Hyundai Tucson - Air Con Not Working
andy4
5
17 Jul 2025 19:16
132
Peugeot 308 SW - Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech. Timing belt broken.
Andre Grandjean
95
17 Jul 2025 17:12
20969
leyland daf 45 - brakes failed mot help please
cambo2374
2
17 Jul 2025 10:10
3750
Peugeot Boxer 3 160 bluehdi - NOX sensors
Dezbo
2
14 Jul 2025 12:23
122
18L Hydraulic - Opening an Oil Pail Without Damage
edlithgow
2
12 Jul 2025 03:14
119
Seat ateca - SEAT Ateca - Glow plug open fault
Michael Maddison
7
11 Jul 2025 17:32
130
Ford Focus - P0153 fault code?
ben100
1
10 Jul 2025 17:39
76
Seat Ateca - Obd port
Michael Maddison
10
10 Jul 2025 15:31
383
Any - Cleaning painted alloy wheels
Topdude
17
8 Jul 2025 11:54
398
Ford Transit - Advice for new tyre
driverofavehicle
14
8 Jul 2025 09:05
433
Agila 1.2L auto 63 plate - Problem with brake fluid change
AL Hughes
4
6 Jul 2025 06:56
173
Peugeot 308 SW - Peugeot 308 SW Allure 2016 reg- Code P15B3
ma9gm
9
4 Jul 2025 13:18
2753
Mazda 2 - Reprogramming key fobs
Carrie80
3
4 Jul 2025 10:53
148
Honda Jazz - Aircon
mcb100
9
2 Jul 2025 10:07
345
Volvo XC90 (II) D5 256 2016 - Volvo XC90 Diesel Significant Lack of Power & MPG
A Andrews
68
1 Jul 2025 21:21
1644
Renault Modus - Spark plug gap
rustonboy
6
28 Jun 2025 11:05
236
Renault Megane Coupe - Aircon
mcb100
2
26 Jun 2025 19:52
144
SEAT Ibiza - Seat Ibiza 2009 1.4 cigarette lighter not working
Richard Jones1972
4
24 Jun 2025 09:22
159
Citroen C3 Picasso - Can a faulty airbag be legitimately disabled?
Scoodle
7
23 Jun 2025 17:14
304
2015 Ducato based motorhome - Both electric windows and mirrors not operating
stuartl
2
21 Jun 2025 10:04
102
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
Next
Start New Topic
|
Mark all read
Value my car
,000 miles
buy or sell?
buy
sell
other
Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75
with MotorEasy
Get a warranty quote
Save 10% on GAP Insurance
Use HJ10 to save on an ALA policy
See offer
Elsewhere on
Nissan Ariya Review 2022
Car Reviews: Read the latest reports from our experts
Real MPG - which cars are most fuel efficient?
Used Cars For Sale in the UK
Toyota Land Cruiser 2024: Prices, specs and release date
Hyundai Kona 2023: Prices, specs and release date
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024: Prices, specs and release date
Government report hints at road charges for motorways