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I need a reliable used car. I only cover 5,000 miles a year, mostly local shopping trips and a monthly long journey to the Lake District from my home in North Yorkshire. I have seen a 2012 Prius for £12,000...
I have a BMW 320d diesel coupe. It is a 2010 model, can you tell me if it has a chain or belt?
Please would you recommend replacement mid-price all-season tyres for my Volkswagen ID.3, East Derry 19-inch alloys?
I have a 2008 Audi TT and have an intermittent problem where both of the windows roll down when the vehicle is parked. I have had it in with my garage on a few occasions but no fault comes up on their...
I have seen several vehicles on the road displaying a UK sticker to identify its country of registration whereas I would have expected a GB sticker. Why is this?
I currently have a Suzuki Swift. But as my car and dogs are getting older I need to replace it. What hatchback of a similar size would you recommend? It must have a low loading lip for my dogs to jump...
I really like the electric Nissan Sakura. It's only sold in Japan, but surely they could bring it to the UK?
Imagine the Sunderland Nissan plant manufacturing them. When do you think this will happen,...
I have been waiting nearly a year for my driving licence to be renewed. And it's impossible to get through.
I have been waiting for a medical renewal licence for five months. My insurance is due next month and I am concerned I won't be able to get insured due to my licence only being valid under Section 88 of...
If I'm a type 2 diabetic, can I get my licence back and do I have to fill in a D4 form?
I have been waiting since October 2021 for my driving licence to be reissued. Is there anything I can do to speed this process up as it could potentially affect my new job.
Could you please help me to find out if I am allowed to drive again?
I had to contact the DVLA because I have a medical problem that I had to inform them about. But it's now been months since they contacted...
I have been waiting for weeks for the DVLA to contact my GP and consultant for details of my health to renew my application, can you help?
I've been waiting for months to hear back from the DVLA regarding a medical problem and whether I can continue to drive. Can anyone please help me?
I sent my licence for renewal last October. When it came in February it was missing the C1-D1 and I haven't been able to drive my motorhome this year. I underwent a D2 medical and sent it off early March,...
I have just read your news story on Volkswagen's legal settlement over the emissions scandal claim: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal-motoring-advice/2022-05/volkswagen-group-agrees-gbp193m-settlement-for-dieselgate-claimants/
Where...
My son has to have a peripheral vision test every three years. The DVLA pay for his eye test but 11 weeks on they have still not replied or informed us of their decision. We have no idea if they are processing...
I've been waiting for a renewal of a provisional driving licence for more than a year. I had to declare a medical condition which my doctors have written to confirm it won't impact me but the DVLA still...
My fiancé has been waiting since January for a driving licence. He’s got epilepsy and his doctor has said that he is fine to drive as he hasn’t had a seizure in years but the DVLA just isn’t getting back...
On my Mitsubishi Shogun (2005 model) the 4WD light is flashing when in 2WD mode and the ABS light comes up randomly. But there seem to be no negative effects when I drive. Would these be an MoT failure?
What would you say is the best and most fuel-efficient SUV with all-wheel drive? I absolutely love manual cars but will consider automatic. Been looking at regular and plug-in hybrids. Is a 350-mile range...
I have just bought a used car from an Audi dealership. At the time, I believed it to be eight months old; however, on inspection of the paperwork, I have now discovered that the car had actually been manufactured...
Having read the article 'Should I service my car a dealer?' (https://good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/how-to-guides/should-i-service-my-car-at-a-dealer/) I fully understand the independent garage has...
I understand that electric scooter riders require a driving licence to use, is the same true for electric powered bicycles, and, if so, is a provisional sufficient?
I bought a car from a local dealer three years ago and have found out that it had been clocked. What can I do?
I'm trying to get the DVLA to forward my details so I can book my DVLA medical to receive my new licence. I can’t get through to them, the line keeps saying extremely busy and call back. I am running out...
After a seizure 18 months ago, I have been trying unsuccessfully to regain my driving licence from the DVLA, can you help?
How do I get my driving licence back? The DVLA has all the information it needs but I am still waiting. I have been declared fit to drive by my doctor. I have been waiting now since last year. It’s causing...
I have been waiting for more than eight months to find out if I will be issued with a new medical driving licence. My old licence actually expired in September 2020 but because of the pandemic I was given...
Three months ago I suffered a medical issue which I had to inform the DVLA of. I am not allowed to drive until I hear back from them. I am now feeling better, but cannot yet return to work as I am unable...
I currently drive a BMW 430i. I love the car but want to replace it with a performance hatchback with a good-sized boot and excellent road handling. As a minimum, it must cover 0-62mph in less than seven...
Should I buy a higher spec or lower mileage/newer car?
I bought a second hand minibus from a dealer and was told after they insisted I pay for it in full before collection that it wasn't ready as it had a couple of issues. These have dragged on for weeks,...
My car was advertised with service history but the garage cannot provide any evidence. I bought it from an approved garage. What are my rights? Should I be entitled to a discount or refund?
How does the Citroen Berlingp perform in your Real MPG ratings and where can I find this information?
I am a disabled person unable to walk more than a few yards at a time. I have been using my local supermarket's disabled parking bays for many years, always parking in more or less the same place, close...
I recently had a minor collision with a wall in my Ford S-Max. I decided to claim via my insurance company. They sent my car for assessment and it's come back as a Cat S - so a structural write-off.
If...
Should I protect my 2015 Honda Jazz with catalytic converter lock/protective shield?
Is it normal to have been waiting for my medical driving licence renewal for nearly a year? I sent the application in June 2021 and I have still not had it back yet.
I bought my Volkswagen Touran from a used car dealer, only to discover that the rear brakes are 75 per cent worn, the rear discs are scored, the clutch pedal sticks down to the floor, one tyre is 15 years...
I was misdiagnosed with epilepsy in May last year and the DVLA revoked my licence. On further review in March 22 the neurologist confirmed to the DVLA that I do not have epilepsy and no other condition...
I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised driving position, LED headlights and, if possible,...
As my licence has to be renewed in August, can I apply now for renewal in view of the backlog? The DVLA ,in the past, has sent me paperwork for completion of renewal, can I get this renewal paper work...
Due to limited shoulder mobility my mother (in her late 70s) needs to replace her beloved 2008 Fiat Panda manual with an automatic car. She's never bought or chosen a car as her late husband always did...
Are LED headlight bulbs a legal replacement option for H1 bulbs on an MGF?
I have a Golf Mk8 Style 1.5 eTSI with DSG gearbox. If I set the cruise control to, say, 50mph, the car will keep to this speed until either the camera or GPS recognises, for example, a 60mph speed limit,...
Is there a minimum brake disc requirement on Vauxhall Vivaro vans or is it an upsell?
I've ordered a new car through a main dealer. I'd like the new registration to end with my wife's three initials (to make it easier to remember). It doesn't matter what the first four characters are.
I've...
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