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Small comfortable AWD Petrol with Auto or CVT 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am about to get rid of a 10-year-old Volvo V70T5SE Auto, which has been the most comfortable car I have ever had but with the most awful steering. I... -
Recommend an estate car with room for two baby seats and a booster seat across the rear seat? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Child number three is due in December, so we are in need of a conventional estate car that is capable of fitting two baby seats and one booster seat across... -
Should I have my Honda Civic's air conditioning condenser unit changed? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Honda Civic SE automatic has been diagnosed as needing a new low pressure pipe and/or condenser. £500 is the quote for whole job. The Honda official... -
Must the dealer who sold me a Volkswagen Touran fix a gearbox fault under warranty? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Volkswagen Touran automatic for £8000 with a 3-month parts and labour warranty. On way home from garage, I heard a knocking noise and... -
Can you recommend an electric SUV? 4 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating changing my large automatic SUV vehicle to an electric or plug-in hybrid. I don’t quite understand the cost of charging compared to... -
Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However,... -
I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to... -
How can I keep my car secure from keyless theft? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2018 BMW 420i with Comfort Access. I keep my key in a Faraday bag/pouch at least 10 metres from the car. I asked BMW what my options are to reduce... -
Why is the ride unsettled in my 1990 Saab 900? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 1990 Saab 900 auto. It has travelled 126,000 miles.The full service history does not show any replacement of suspension parts.... -
Buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 13 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small car that will fit three kids in the back. It has to have decent performance and lots of gadgets - climate control and parking sensors... -
Audi Q5 gearbox failed after 24k miles 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've owned an 2009 Audi Q5 since new. It has covered 26,000 miles and serviced by our local main dealer to schedule. In late 2015, we noticed issues with... -
Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He... -
Buying a new car - what would you recommend? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new car. The car I need has to have quite specific requirements (not least because I have significant back problems). I intend buying... -
I need an all-wheel drive car for work as a GP 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a GP and I work in the Chiltern area, around Goring and Woodco. We get snow that affects everyone getting around about 3 days a year however when... -
Why are independent garages able to work on modern cars when they lack the specialist experience? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent in ‘Drain on Resources’ appears to be too simplistic in his views on independent garages and his preference to franchised dealerships.... -
Why does ANPR make so many errors in vehicle number plate identification? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have noted, from time to time, that you have commented about the problems of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems and it seems that you... -
Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004... -
How can my son's girlfriend prove she was not involved in an accident? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son's girlfriend has owned her SEAT Ibiza from new, for the last four years. She has been insured with More Than for the last 2 and has 7 years NCB.... -
Why is the Trafficmaster system being retired? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 1998, we purchased a silver Vauxhall Vectra which had a built-in Trafficmaster, which advised of road conditions ahead. This was especially effective... -
A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need...
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