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Can you recommend a product to keep plastic trim looking good? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a good product that can be applied to black exterior plastic. There are plenty of products that make the plastic look good when applied,... -
Particulate filter problem - can it be fixed? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
In November I purchased a SEAT Ibiza from the Car Shop. Around a month later the DPF warning light came on. I consulted the handbook and took on the advice... -
Is it worth me having a full service at a Toyota garage? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Toyota RAV4 (1999 model) with an automatic gearbox and 2.0-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has covered 105,000 miles and cost... -
Have I void my Fiat warranty? 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my fiat 500 Abarth recently. As I pulled out of a junction on to a busy main road and changed gear my vehicle revved very high and jumped... -
What's better for me - a hybrid or petrol family car? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a replacement for an ageing Toyota Corolla Verso. It needs to carry two adults plus two children (13 and 11). We cover less than 10k miles per... -
Garage has bodged the repairs on my car - what can I do? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 EGC Diesel had the usual "hesitation" issue whereby the injectors need removing and new seals replacing etc. The car had been... -
Major fault within 6 months of purchase - do I have any claim against the dealer? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI in the summer for £5495. We didn’t take any extended warranty on the car, but the dealer said he would give us... -
Warranty work refusal after insurance claim 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
In August 2007 the bonnet of my Volvo XC70 was written off by a large tree branch brought down by a high lorry travelling in the other direction. My insurer,... -
What Ford EcoBoost engines have wetbelt problems? 8 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have seen claims on about serious concerns with the Ford Ecoboost engine. The car I am speaking about is a 2017 manual. Is Honest John aware of technical... -
I got a cracked alloy welded rather than replaced - could this invalidate my insurance? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
When my Mercedes-Benz C-Class was about three months old, during a safety check, the dealer discovered one of the rear wheels was cracked (pot hole I guess... -
Fiesta heater fans and extended warrany 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I have a 2013 Fiesta Zetec S and this has been trouble free up until now. The manual heater/blower fan speeds 1-3 have suddenly stopped working.... -
How do you remove bloom from paintwork resulting from bird droppings? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I recall you recommended a product for removing bloom from paintwork resulting from bird droppings. Could you please remind me what that product is? -
Used car is faulty after 4 days - can I reject it? 12 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton with 143,000 miles on the clock from a dealer two weeks ago. When I bought the car the seller told me that there was an... -
I received a fine for an untaxed vehicle without a warning - where do I stand? 8 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Further to a recent letter from the DVLA regarding my (then) untaxed vehicle, I am writing to express my utter disbelief in the fine I have received. Please... -
Which van can carry 200lbs of equipment, has a full-size bulkhead and 2 rows of seats? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend the best choice of van (probably secondhand due to a limited budget) for my daughter's new fitness business? She needs to carry... -
My car was set on fire by vandals, so why has my premium doubled for an incident that wasn't my fault? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My vehicle has today been deemed a write off after an arson attack outside my house a couple of weeks ago. The perpetrators have not been found and, as... -
Second hand Peugeot Warranties 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I Bought a 2009 Peugeot 3008 in February from a main dealer. The car had 11,000 miles on the clock and the purchase included a 12 month parts and labour... -
I bought a stolen car - are the police within their rights to confiscate it? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a stolen car and the police have taken the car from me. However, I have not got any proof from the police that the car is stolen. The logbook... -
Why does my Focus keeping cutting out? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am reaching the end of my tether with my 2003 Ford Focus. It started at the beginning of the year when it started cutting out. The breakdown guy diagnosed... -
Engine issues apparently unfixable - what are my options? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm unfortunately in a really sticky situation with a 2010 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI CR FR. I bought the car new in 2010 from a main SEAT dealer, and the car has...
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