Ask Honest John

We only do trips of 10 miles at a time - should we avoid buying a diesel car?

Our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is tired and we fancy a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 3.0. We're wary of diesels because we only do trips of about 10 miles. Should we be wary? If so, what's a good petrol alternative?

Could you suggest a low tech, low maintenance classic?

With all the publicity about over complex, money pit, unfit for purpose cars - what do you recommend as a low tech alternative? I realise regulations don't permit this for a modern car, but what about...

My used car has had faults since I bought it - will my warranty cover them?

I purchased a used Jeep Wrangler from a dealer for £20,000. They told me the car had been serviced by themselves, including all oil changes. Upon driving home, the car didn't feel right. I rang the dealer...

A dealer is refusing to fix my faulty car - do I have to take him to court?

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I purchased from a dealer and after seven days it overheated, causing damage to the engine. He's refusing to do anything under the warranty he provided with the car or...

My new car was delivered in bad condition - can I reject it?

I bought a new Jeep Renegade via Carwow. Firstly, it was driven to my home, from the dealer, which I have since noted is some 240 miles away. This was never discussed. Bad enough but it the actual mileage...

Water is leaking into the footwells of my car - what's causing it?

My Jeep Cherokee has started filling up with water in the driver's side footwell - the front and especially the rear but only when it rains. A mechanic has done hose test and can't find anything. He says...

Is the diagnostic check on my Jeep Patriot, as well as the repair work, covered by my dealer's three month warranty?

I recently bought a used Jeep Patriot from a dealer and was given a three month basic warranty from them. It developed an oil leak so I called the garage to say this was happening, they said put it into...

Why is my heater blowing cold air?

My 2011 Jeep Compass heater is blowing cold air all the time. Any ideas on what is wrong?

What do you recommend when buying a reliable, family-friendly car?

I am finally about to trade in my Renault Scenic, which for all its manufacturing faults has served my family well. Which car is the most reliable and more family friendly to replace my Scenic - the Skoda...

Need a compact 4x4 with comfortable seats

I recently purchased a Fiat 500X Cross Plus 4x4 170 petrol auto. It's a great car but due to a neck injury I am finding it a problem to get in and out of the vehicle. Should I replace it? If so, with what?...