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Choosing a replacement hatchback 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live in deepest, darkest Wales and need to replace my diesel Volkswagen Golf. It will not pass the next MoT and I'm looking for a used (or possibly... -
What car to replace my Accord? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Honda Accord 2.0 V-TEC petrol and I want to buy a new car. I have upto £7k to spend. I would like a diesel for economy as I do a 30 mile return... -
Which economical SUV do you recommend to replace my Jeep Grand Cherokee? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would like something more economical but with a driving seat as high as possible. I can spend about £25,000 plus... -
Where can we get a small minibus or MPV to replace our daughter's Transit? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law currently run an 8-seater Ford Transit minibus to ferry around their four children (and us when we visit). It is ageing quite... -
My son was sold a car with worn tyres 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a one-year old Volkswagen Scirocco a few days ago, and when we got it home, we found the centres of the front tyres were badly worn down... -
Which Polo-sized car offers better fuel economy? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently runs a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Twist. Her annual mileage is about 3000 - 4000 made up of fairly short journeys of up to 20 miles. She... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
This Italian car website shows the fuel consumption of various cars at top speed. 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might find this interesting from an Italian car magazine - fuel consumption at top speed. If you wish to look at other models, go to www.alvolante.it,... -
Which pick-up is currently the best, taking into account their different specifications? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max. Which car is the best according to price and performance?... -
Can you recommend a car with easy access for elderly relatives? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking after elderly relatives and now have to provide transport for them. They struggle to get into our cars so my much loved 2007... -
I'm thinking about a SEAT Leon SE for comfort and a quality interior - should I consider anything else? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need... -
Can my girlfriend retain possession of a courtesy car until an insurance cheque clears? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend has a been provided with a courtesy car whilst awaiting her money back on a new vehicle - the dealer in question is one of the national Volkswagen... -
Have I been sold an unregistered Ford Mondeo for a pre-registered price? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last week I signed up for a 10-plate Ford Mondeo Titanium X hatchback at £17,995 - bargain! I also part-exchanged the wife's Volkswagen Golf 1.6 for £6000.... -
What's the best medium sized van to buy to pull a trailer? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy two 3.5t vans. They will be running very heavy using the entire payload most of the time. Usually long journeys with a mixture of country... -
What's the best petrol or hybrid family car? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law is spending more time back in the UK and is in need of a car. The car will be used mainly in a London suburb but it will need to head... -
The cheapest insurance premiums as paid by Honest John readers. 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We had a massive response to the challenge to beat TR of Saffron Waldon’s £97pa insurance premium for his 1994 Volvo 440 GLT. The winner is MP of Horley,... -
Anti-luck braking 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
The week before Christmas I was struck with the ESP light stuck on, on my 06 Skoda Octavia 1.9 4x4 estate, with 30,500 miles. Took it to the dealers that... -
Discrusted of Formby writes 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In June Liverpool Volkswagen (Derby Road, Liverpool) carried out what it described as a '2nd variable service' on my 4-year-old VW Golf. I was charged... -
If I put my number plate on retention do I have to remove it from my car immediately? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a car and want to put my private number plate on retention prior to part exchanging my current car. The dealership has advised... -
Plugging in? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Does a plug in hybrid simply plug into a 3 pin plug point in the garage? Does it need another lead for plugging into a public charging point?
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