Ask Honest John

Most recently answered heater questions
I took my 2006 Ford Fiesta ST to a local garage as the heater only blows cold air. They've told me the expansion tank has split. They have the part on order but tell me it's going to be over £80, plus...
My heater is only blowing cold air. Would a changing a fuse correct the issue?
The temperature gauge oscillates between optimal and maximum on my 2001 Ford Mondeo 1.8 petrol. My heater doesn't work well either. Most of the time it blows cold air and occasionally gives a burst of...
How often does the pollen filter in a Nissan Note N-Tec 1.4 need changing?
My 2004 Saab 9-3 had a flat battery several times after being left for a couple of weeks. The garage diagnosed a fault with the heater fan which was draining power even when switched off. They quoted £800...
My 2011 Jeep Compass heater is blowing cold air all the time. Any ideas on what is wrong?
I have started to smell burning when I put the heater on my Renault Grand Scenic 2005. The heater only works on three and four. Do you have any idea of what it could be and what it may cost?
I've noticed that heated air comes out of the vents more or less instantly when I start my 2015 BMW 320i in the morning and turn on the air conditioning. How does it do this? Is there an electric heating...
My girlfriend has a 2009 Ford Ka and is having a problem with the heater; it only seems to work on setting four. I've been told it's something to do with the resistor but I'm having trouble locating this....
I have a problem with the heating on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have to turn the heater temperature control wheel to very nearly the maximum setting before any heat comes out. It soon gets uncomfortable,...
 

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