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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? -
Where can I get performance car insurance? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 6-7 year old performance car from Jaguar or Maserati which comes with a very high insurance group. Even with 30+ years NCB I suspect... -
What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose? -
The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still... -
Is the Skoda Yeti the right car for me? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a Skoda Yeti. I have a budget of up to £10,000. We drive a max of 5000 miles a year and are not off-roaders in any sense! Would... -
What's the best small hybrid car for performance? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a mild-hybrid car with low fuel costs. I want a small hatchback and I like the Toyota Yaris Cross, but am put off by its slow 0-62mph... -
Will a broken coil spring cause my car to fail the MoT? 5 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time. The car...
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