Ask Honest John

Most recently answered used cars questions
I'm writing about a problem I've run into with a used car that I suspect is catching out a lot of owners without them realising, and which I think your readers would want to know about. In September 2025...
I am looking for a small used automatic petrol car for city driving only. What car would you recommend please? My budget is £10,000.
We currently own a Kia Sportage. I am quite tall and love it. My wife is quite small and enjoys it as a passenger but finds it too big as a driver. We only cover about 6k miles a year so it has to be petrol...
I have a 2019 Focus Titanium Auto that I have had from new. In three years it will need a cambelt change. I understand that will cost from £800 up to £1800 and not increase the car's value. At 32,000 miles...
I have the opportunity of purchasing two different cars at part exchange prices from family members. I am happy with my current 2019 SEAT Arona with 50k but am tempted by a 2017 Ford Kuga with only 32k...
I have been looking for a car to buy for a while. I would like it to be cheap, reliable and able to sleep in the back of it occasionally. Also to let friends use it and not worry about little dents and...
I need some help to guide my new car choice. I'm looking at buying a replacement car to accommodate my family. At the moment it's myself, partner and a toddler in a bulky seat and we are expecting another...
I'm minded to buy a 992 variant, of about 3 years old. It will be from a main dealer as I have a Porsche trade-in. I've researched online and mention is made of turbo failures associated with oil starvation....
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 tow a 1500kg caravan but in the main only do short local trips with odd longer journeys. What vehicle do you recommend? I'm retired and cost is an issue.
 

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