Ask Honest John

Most recently answered new cars questions
Doing less than 6,000 miles per year I will be heeding your advice and moving back to petrol power when next changing car (also confirmed by the turbo being coked-up twice in last two years in my SAAB...
Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable
Dealer says purchasing car now rather than waiting for plate change in September will have no effect on re-sale value - True or False?
I am planning to change my Mondeo Diesel for the Focus 1.6 petrol 180 bhp. It seems to come with large wheels. I'm no more of a fan than you of large wheels and low profile tyres. Can this car be ordered...
I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses for running the car inc. petrol, tax, servicing...
I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen stable. So my question is should I go for The 1.6...
Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated now that my husband is retired and we share the...
I have a new Seat Ibiza. Rain/water from my bag/brolly have wet the seat. It has dried but left water marks on the seating. Dealer and Seat seem to be unsympathetic. Claim this isn't a problem but...
I'm interested in a BMW 5 series (petrol engine) but am confused by the new engine sizes/power outputs, wheel size and possible options such as variable damper control - what is the ideal set-up and are...
I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...