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How much should it cost to get the glow plugs and cam belt changed on a 2004 Ford Ranger under £650?
The noise level in the cabin of my Mazda 3 is excessive,I think it is caused by the tyres as fitted by the Manufacturer. Would the fitting of suitable sound deadening material in appropriate places noticeably...
Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please?
Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...
Bought a second hand car from Honda main dealer for £8k Jan 2011. 19000 miles on the clock. Took it for first service recently at 29,000 miles. Needed two new tyres, replaced front and back brake pads...
Discovered yesterday that the manufacturer supplied car jack on my VW Tiguan does not raise this excellent vehicle beyond the travel range of its front suspension. My two ton pneumatic jack was more stable...
Not a question but a moan - every year my AA renewal comes up at 2 or 3 times their internet price. Every year I ring to complain and they price-match their internet price.
I've just had renewal notice...
I am going to look at a Mondeo 2.3 Auto Ghia 2009 26thousand miles on the clock. (Petrol). Thinking of towing a caravan and need for room. Is this a good engine and auto gearbox. Also what sort on miles-per-gallon...
My step-daughter, based in Scotland while I live in Norfolk, has put a deposit onto a 2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX. I didn't have chance to look at the car's specifications when talking through what she should...
Why is the Skyactiv system less likely to cause problems than a 'regular' diesel. I am also aware of your recommendation to only buy a diesel if you do 15K or more miles a year. Does this still hold? I...
How do we disconnect the passenger seat air bag so we can carry a baby in the front car seat?
I am very confused regarding the EU directive on DRL. My daughter has just taken delivery of a new (62) vehicle in standard trim with Halogen headlights. The Bi-Xenon upgrade comes with LED DRL. Meanwhile...
A friend is buying a BMW X1, due for delivery in October. I asked him if he knew which profile tyres he was getting and he though that it would have 18 inch wheels. The spec says 17 or 18 inch wheels....
I am looking for a used car between £3000 to £4000.
A small engine size would be better for insurance reasons - Fiat Panda seem to be coming up good... please can you advise me what would be best in your...
Any suggestions for small (used) cars should I look out for to enable a 17 year old to learn to drive as cannot have access to the present family cars to learn to drive in.
Turbo whistles when accelerating hard, but not when you are more gentle. Does this indicate a fault or is it normal
I have had the clutch and dual mass flywheel changed on my Audi A4. I am now experiencing a vibration and rumbling noise with a slight judder whilst engaging the clutch in first gear and reverse - only...
I have a 1.4 TDCI Fiesta 2003. Timing belt wrapped round the crank and pulled cam out by eight teeth - what damage do think it's done?
Every time I turn to the left around a bend I get this loud knocking noise from the rear passenger side. I have replaced a spring, rear axle bushes, rear brake drums and the noise is still there. It's...
Rear light not working, so changed bulb while lights were on. Now when I turn the lights on it won't light up - although when I press the brake, the bulb lights up fine.
Don't think its the bulb as it...
We are considering purchasing a used convertible sports car for touring in our retirement. Cars that appeal to us include the Aston Martin V8, Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Reliability, comfort and cost of...
I'll shortly be taking delivery of a new Porsche Boxster, just as it's time to start thinking about winter tyres (which I've never had before). I can buy a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin for the existing...
What are the torque settings on the cylinder head of a Daewoo Kalos 1.4 03 plate?
I am interested in buying the latest Ford Focus Titanium with the Turbo 150bhp engine has STOP technology. If as is suggested by Honest John Turbos must be idled after running at speed to allow them to...
Recently my car has had both of its wing mirrors knocked off, but on both sides the wires that connect it to the inside of the car are still intact, as far as i'm aware, the only things that broke was...
I've found a lovely 2005 VW Golf 2 litre TDI automatic deisel to buy with 78000 miles on the clock. How can I find out if it's fitted with a dual mass flywheel and if it has will it be a problem? Should...
I have a liability question. After making sure the road was clear in both directions, I pulled out of a farm shop entrance making a right turn heading east on to a B road. While I was turning, 50 meters...
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model. I would like to know why this is so?
One week short...
I have a problem with my 306 1.8 litre petrol engine overheating. I replaced the water, added some coolant and checked the oil.
Then it did it again and I noticed a lot of water leaking out of the coolant...
I'm a taxi driver and I want to buy a Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee to work in, but I'm in two minds because, obviously, they're high mileage cars. I don't want it costing me a fortune on repairs. Do you...
I wrote recently, and thank you for the reply, about my 2011 X-trail and the "flatness" around 2000rpm. My dealer says they all do it, something which I cannot believe and after much effort have now got...
I'm interested in changing my Skoda Fabia estate for a small car derived van. The main reason for this is to create a small "day van" for my various outdoor hobbies (fishing, bird watching) - it will...
I own a 2006 Mini One Convertible that has recently been diagnosed with missed combustion in cylinder . The garage have said that lack of compression means piston/crank/valve or cylinder head problems...
I am considering buying a BMW X3. Can you please advise whether it is better to buy new with not so many options or buying a 1 year old model with say 10,000 miles but more options for less money?
Car owned is a Skoda Fabia 2 1.4. Can you advise me when the cambelt needs changing because I am receiving different advice from different garages. The car was registered in Jan 2008 and has done only...
I am having a nightmare with Chrysler Dodge. My car is sitting on my drive with a defective alternator that is within warranty, but the customer service at Dodge, Kidlington is so awful I cannot deal...
I bought as used 1.8 V-matic Avensis Tourer & yesterday used the recommeded Autoglym HD Cleanser & wax - very easy to use!
My question is how often do I need apply the wax & should I use the HD cleaner...
You keep advising people to change the size of wheels/ tyres to improve travel/ ride condition. When a different size wheel and tyre is fitted will the speedo need recalibration?
My daughter (22) has received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for contravening a red traffic light.
It refers to S36(1) RTA 88 R10 TSGD 02 & Sch 2 RTOA 88 and states that the allegation is supported...
My wife is expecting twins - and we have a 2 year old and a labrador already. We drive low mileage (9000 pa) and need an automatic (I have a bad knee). Could you recommend a used small mpv that's petrol,...
I commute to London 3 times a week and it's a 220 mile round trip, 90% of my trip is on motorways and I never go above 70mph. Now I know my car isn't new but I cant get over 40mpg. Is this acceptable for...
The exhaust camshaft sensor shows as failing on my BMW. Could this be due to the vanos system failing?
What causes a waste gate to cease on a Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel with 50,000 on clock?
Hello, I have found a query and answer already (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/holiday-home-cars/ ) but my question concerns the legality of buying a car in France to use at our small apartment and which...
What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size.
I have an 88 Scirocco. When I go to pull away and the engine stutters and nearly cuts out. Starts fine, ticks over fine, revs fine when stationary. Stick it in gear lift the clutch it stutters with no...
I currently own a 2002 Renault Laguna II which I've found to be an excellent car to drive and is extremely comfortable, particularly on long journeys. However, I no longer need such a large car and need...
I recently bought a BMW 1M which I really love, but I guess it will be useless in the winter without winter tyres. I think a new set of wheels and tyres will be around £2000. For that money would I be...
A week ago my wife and I did our weekly shop in the local Waitrose. The carpark apparently is controlled by Euro Car Parks with a limited stay of 90 minutes. My has recently had a knee replacement operation...
I have lost the security bolt key for the wheels of my Volvo S40. Is there a quick and (comparatively) inexpensive way of replacing it or will the current bolts have to be cut off and replaced with another...
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