Honest John UK car buying, selling & owning advice for 2026

Reliability & Maintenance

Car dashboard warning lights 2026: Symbols, meanings & how to fix them

Car dashboard warning lights 2026: Symbols, meanings & how to fix them
UK car recall check: How to find outstanding safety faults for free

UK car recall check: How to find outstanding safety faults for free
VW DSG gearbox problems: Which models to avoid & how to spot faults

VW DSG gearbox problems: Which models to avoid & how to spot faults
1.5 TSI Evo engine reliability: Should you avoid used VW, Skoda & SEAT models?

1.5 TSI Evo engine reliability: Should you avoid used VW, Skoda & SEAT models?
Does my car have a timing chain or cambelt? Full 2026 list & checker

Does my car have a timing chain or cambelt? Full 2026 list & checker
The ultimate DPF guide 2026: Cleaning costs, maintenance & MoT rules

The ultimate DPF guide 2026: Cleaning costs, maintenance & MoT rules
What is AdBlue? The 2026 complete guide to tanks, top-ups and warning lights

What is AdBlue? The 2026 complete guide to tanks, top-ups and warning lights
How to prevent keyless car theft: Relay attacks explained

How to prevent keyless car theft: Relay attacks explained
VW EA189 engine guide: models, Dieselgate recalls & common issues

VW EA189 engine guide: models, Dieselgate recalls & common issues
Can you service your car yourself? Pros, cons and warranty risks

Can you service your car yourself? Pros, cons and warranty risks
Guide to SORN: How to take your car off the road legally

Guide to SORN: How to take your car off the road legally
Catalytic converter theft: How to prevent yours being stolen

Catalytic converter theft: How to prevent yours being stolen
What is four-wheel drive? AWD vs 4WD explained

What is four-wheel drive? AWD vs 4WD explained
What is a V5C? Your guide to the vehicle log book

What is a V5C? Your guide to the vehicle log book
Wet belt guide 2026: Every affected car & how to avoid failure

Wet belt guide 2026: Every affected car & how to avoid failure
MoT test changes 2026: What you need to know

MoT test changes 2026: What you need to know