Cars
Vans
Classics
Good Garage Guide
Kit
Sign up
Profile
Log in
Log out
Ask HJ
Ask Honest John
Find Answers
Search Topics
Ask Honest John
Buying
Selling
Owning
Driving
Technical Matters
Classic Cars
Vans
Insurance
Products
General Feedback
Mobility
Good Garages Recommendation
MoT Results
I have read and agree to the
terms and conditions
Recently Asked Questions
Why is my Kia over-revving on gear change?
What solar battery trickle charger do you recommend?
Can you haggle over a cash price when buying a car?
I am looking for a seven seat vehicle that I can use for both private and work - what do you suggest?
Can a car warranty be transferred?
News
News
Latest News
New Car News
Buying & Selling News
Car Tax & Budget News
All New Cars Coming in 2025
In Depth
Car tax VED rates 2025/26
Satisfaction Index Results 2025
Latest News Headlines
Charging up: Government promises 100k more local EV chargepoints
The government says it is set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints to help those in England without a driveway
Drug-driving convictions in alarming 2024 rise
Ministry of Justice court statistics show a big rise in the number of motorists convicted of drug-driving – as did driving without tax.
Reviews
Car Reviews and Guides
Car Reviews
Best & Cheapest Cars
Long Term Tests
Choose A Type Of Car
Small SUV
Small car
SUV
Hybrid
Electric
Pick Your Next Car
Select a make
Ford
BMW
Volkswagen
Honda
Toyota
Audi
Vauxhall
Nissan
Mercedes-Benz
Skoda
Peugeot
Kia
View all
Latest Reviews
5
Renault 5 E-Tech (2025)
3
MG 4 EV XPower (2024)
Insurance
Insurance
Car insurance advice
Insurance group finder
Get cheaper car insurance
Best car insurance companies
GAP insurance explained
Advice
Buying
All buying advice
Buying a used car
Approved used cars
Your consumer rights
Owning
All owning advice
Check for recalls
Dash warning lights
Cambelt or timing chain checker
Running costs
All running costs advice
Cheap breakdown cover
Used car warranties
Car tax rates 2024
Driving
All driving advice
Appealing a parking ticket
Speeding fines and penalties
ULEZ zone explained
Pricing
New Car Prices & Specifications
New Car Prices, Specs and Tech Data
Used Car Pricing
Used car valuations
Best places to sell your car
Used Car Pricing Search (2000 on)
Value my car
with
,000 miles
to
buy or sell?
buy
sell
other
Cars For Sale
New Cars
New Cars For Sale
New Vans For Sale
Used Cars
Cars For Sale
Vans For Sale
Classics For Sale
Best Deals
Best PCP Deals
Lease Deals
Best 0% APR Deals
£0 Deposit Deals
Best Cars for £99 a month
Nearly New Car Deals
Cars by Location
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
London
Cars Near You
Sell Your Car
Value your car ›
Audi
BMW
Ford
Honda
Hyundai
KIA
Land Rover
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
Peugeot
Skoda
Toyota
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Real MPG
Real MPG
Select a make
Submit your Real MPG
Best Real MPG performers
Fuel Calculator
Petrol or Diesel?
What is the Fuel Calculator?
Compare
two
cars to find the
lowest fuel cost
Latest Submissions
Focus ST (2015 - 2018)
69%
Golf (2020 on)
0%
Forum
Back Room Forum
Enter the Back Room
Register for the Back Room
Search the forum
Technical matters
Honest John
Back Room
»
Technical matters
Technical Q & A. Help and advice on all aspects of maintaining, repairing & servicing your vehicle, parts and accessories.
Start New Topic
|
Mark all read
First
Previous
...
1231
1232
1233
1234
1235
1236
1237
1238
1239
1240
1241
...
Next
Topics
Author
Replies
Latest Reply
Views
Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.8 Diesel misfire?
wessex
1
25 Apr 2008 18:09
2250
Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 1996 auto - New master cylinder now brakes seizing
Richard Huddleston
4
25 Apr 2008 17:01
1044
Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 2004 2.0T Brake Pad warning on info screen
Timbo66
2
25 Apr 2008 09:43
4194
Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1993 1.0 heater woes!
telecaster
2
25 Apr 2008 01:37
2486
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 95 1.5D Remote locking
bigal2964
0
24 Apr 2008 22:46
702
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 95 1.5d Door solenoid
bigal2964
0
24 Apr 2008 22:42
603
Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 05 1.4 Car Alarm Malfunction
mickros
4
24 Apr 2008 21:51
7058
Vauxhall - 2001 1.8 gear box stiff and not smooth
samsun
0
24 Apr 2008 21:00
774
Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2001 2.0 lock problems
steen
2
24 Apr 2008 20:48
1549
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.4 Cutting out after MOT test
Caspar
1
24 Apr 2008 19:55
1143
Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 1990 1.9GTi idling problems
bakersdozen
2
24 Apr 2008 19:31
1070
Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 1995 2.0 Battery warning light on just now.
FotheringtonThomas
15
24 Apr 2008 18:17
2185
Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.5 Heated Rear Screen / Bose Sound System
Steve_MZ6
1
24 Apr 2008 17:43
1040
Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9TDi - Re Mapping
Paddyboy
5
24 Apr 2008 17:41
5650
Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - P reg / any car - suspension strut bolt seized
Richard Huddleston
4
24 Apr 2008 17:00
2459
Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 1997 216si - fuse for Central Door Locking
APap
2
24 Apr 2008 11:01
3812
Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 1995 2.0 MOT - sill weld, dampers - cost?
FotheringtonThomas
4
24 Apr 2008 09:23
1499
Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.0 HDi 110 Loss of coolant.
bushman
4
24 Apr 2008 09:19
5836
Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.6 Mobil 1 esp 5w30
Darren999
2
24 Apr 2008 01:16
3046
Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - (94 to 99) 1.9D Fuel Filter Problems
Chambo
10
23 Apr 2008 22:37
6428
Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1993 1901 ZXtd Heater Failure & Over Heating
twynham
3
23 Apr 2008 20:42
1529
Audi A2 (2000 - 2005) - 2002 1.4tdi misfire
jevizon
0
23 Apr 2008 20:00
1792
Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 1999 X20XEV Should the fuel pump relay be warm to
SpamCan61 {P}
4
23 Apr 2008 18:46
10439
Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2002 TDi - 'luggage comp. open' error message
astrablue
10
23 Apr 2008 18:18
7493
Peugeot 206 SW (2002 - 2006) - 05 1.4 - tailgate latch
mark(NEScotland)
3
23 Apr 2008 17:36
8189
First
Previous
...
1231
1232
1233
1234
1235
1236
1237
1238
1239
1240
1241
...
Next
Start New Topic
|
Mark all read
Value my car
,000 miles
buy or sell?
buy
sell
other
Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75
with MotorEasy
Get a warranty quote
Save 12% on GAP Insurance
Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy
See offer
Elsewhere on
Nissan Ariya Review 2022
Car Reviews: Read the latest reports from our experts
Real MPG - which cars are most fuel efficient?
Used Cars For Sale in the UK
Toyota Land Cruiser 2024: Prices, specs and release date
Hyundai Kona 2023: Prices, specs and release date
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024: Prices, specs and release date
Government report hints at road charges for motorways