Ask Honest John

Most recently answered family cars questions
I’ve got around £6000 to spend on a used car. I need a five door family sized car and it be petrol. I looked at the Focus Ecoboost but am put off by the wet belt. What other motors can I look at with reliability?
I want suggestions on which used Japanese automatic family car for £10,000?
Please can you recommend a used replacement for our 2004 Ford Galaxy Diesel? We’re 4 people and looking for similar luggage capacity with configurable seating and high driving position. Use is mainly...
Our current car is on it's last legs. The dog is bigger than we thought (I think it's actually a wolfhound in disguise) and the small human continues to grow! We'd really like to be able to tow our caravan,...
Any thoughts on the new to UK Chinese brand Omoda? I think it’s owned by Cherry. The first model seems good value, although basic engines.
Our current car (Ford Galaxy) has decided to give up on us and we need to find a replacement to fit 6 people and luggage - outside of the VW Transporter what other vehicles should we look at?
What’s the best seven seater for £20k? We have test driven the Dacia jogger and it doesn’t feel like the workhorse we need with three kids and lots of heavy use.We are currently driving a 2017 Citroen...
My London-based son and his family need to replace their problematic Mazda CX-5 in a hurry. They need a car to accommodate their two small children and all that goes with them on a daily basis and holidays....
My company are encouraging me to take advantage of a company car due to increasing mileage. The timing of this coincides with us expecting our 3rd child. Can you give me recommendations for something comfortable...
We’re farmers and need to tow up to 2.5tons (trailer plus up to several cattle). The farm has a 4.0-litre diesel 2007 Range Rover Sport which has a number of old and recurring faults to do with suspension,...
 

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