Ask Honest John

Most recently answered ride comfort questions
I am planning to buy a new Skoda Superb estate 2.0 TDI 170PS. On the Elegance trim, 18-inch wheels are the only option. The dealer thinks he might be able, by various complicated arrangements, to swap...
I have been driving a 2005 Volvo S80 D5 diesel since 2006 and have now clocked 210,000 miles, but am starting to have a few problems so it's time to change. My second car is a Porsche Cayman which I am...
I am buying a new Audi A3 Sportback Sport which can be specified only with 17-inch wheels and 225/45 R17 tyres. I have de-selected Sports suspension as I value ride quality over the ability to go round...
I have a Seat Altea XL Stylance 19. TDi with 205/55/R16 wheels and have the opportunity to get a set of 195/65/R15 wheels. The motivation is my rims are very corroded and the free set is in brilliant...
I am in my early 70s suffering from neck arthritis. I am looking for a replacement car for my Kia Sportage and would like to keep to that size of car. I live on an unadopted potholed road and I am looking...
Being a pensioner I find the ride a little hard and sporty on mu 2005 Audi TT. It currently has 19-inch wheels, with low profile tyres. Can I swap for 17-inch wheels with more rubber on the road? If so...
We are looking for a diesel estate that gives us a comfortable journey as well as good fuel economy and reliability. What do you recommend?
I am looking to spend £10,000 on a comfortable reliable saloon. I don't fancy the rear-wheel drive of a BMW and am considering a 2009 Honda Accord (petrol or diesel) or a 2012 Peugeot 508 diesel. I drive...
I'm hoping to buy a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible for low mileage, fair weather driving. I like the write ups for the 350 diesel engine but the sport suspension sounds hard and I want...
What tyres do you recommend for a 2002 Rover 75 Estate?
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer