Ask Honest John

Most recently answered windscreen wipers questions
The windscreen wipers on my SEAT Alhambra have got stuck. I can hear the motor running with a slipping sound but the wiper blades don’t move. I've also noticed the o/s wiper is nice and secure while the...
After a short period of continuous operation my wipers stop. I've had two new motors and the linkage dismantled but the problem remains. My garage is at a loss - any ideas?
My 2008 Skoda Fabia is suffering from rear wiper problems. I had a new motor installed, but it still comes on without the switch being moved. What might be the problem?
The windscreen wipers on my 1999 Peugeot 406 only work only 8/9 wipes and then stop. Any idea what’s going wrong?
My neighbour, a widow, took delivery of a new petrol-engined Fabia Estate six months ago. Since delivery, the rear wiper motor would not stop working regardless of switch position. The main dealer said...
I''m writing regarding BJ of Basingstoke's question in Saturday 27th April Motoring section of the Daily Telegraph about his rear windscreen wiper failure on his Skoda Octavia. Having had the same problem,...
Early in March my wife bought a brand new Skoda Fabia. When we collected the car from Benfield Skoda in Harrogate the salesman advised us that a batch of these cars had a faulty rear window wiper. He checked...
Within 10 days of taking delivery of my wife's new Skoda Roomster in December the rear wiper failed. Skoda couldn't arrange repair in the week before Christmas, so it was booked in for 27 December when...
How do I cure a smelly windscreen washer bottle?
What is your opinion on the lack of a rear screen wiper on some modern cars? I am thinking of mainly upper range models, but even the Honda Civic lacks one. I consider that they are nearly as essential...
 

Ask Honest John

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 10% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ10 to save on an ALA policy

See offer