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Unlicensed vehicle letter from the DVLA 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I received a letter from the DVLA stating my car was untaxed on the 19/05/15. On the 15/04/15 I set up my car tax online and have got two confirmation... -
Why won't Ford pay for a bonnet release cable repair on my Mondeo? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a March 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.2-litre Titanium X five-door. I became the second owner on 18 August 2009 and the car has now covered 25,902 miles.... -
Skoda Yeti vs Insignia 2.0T 4x4 vs Hyundai ix35 4x4 2.0R 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've watched and read you reviews for a while and absorbed all the advice like a sponge. Right now I am planning to buy myself a new car. I want something... -
Tense? Nervous? Brakes down? 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Eight months after the warranty ran out on my 2006 Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 TDI estate, I started it one morning to find that the ESP button light was permanently... -
Ire-land 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
3 months ago, I sold a 55-year-old car to an acquaintance of mine in Northern Ireland. (I am in Sussex.) The car has a valid MoT until August 2009 and... -
Under cover operations 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question about servicing and warranties. My 18-month-old car has a three-year warranty, of which the final year is a dealer rather than manufacturer... -
Holed in one 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I want to tell you about my mother-in-law's Peugeot 206, which she bought in March 2004 and in which she has driven just 13,800 miles. In September this... -
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... -
When should I replace tyres on a motorhome? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have read difference advice about the age at which tyres on a motorhome should be replaced - some guidance recommends 5 years from date of manufacture,... -
Is a used Ford Transit Custom a reliable buy? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a 2016 Ford Transit Custom, however I have read terrible reviews of this year’s model. The model I am looking at is a limited black 2.0... -
My winter tyres have cracked after 15,000 miles, is this normal? 12 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I replaced all the tyres on my Toyota Verso in 2019 with Michelin Cross Climates, now after 15,000 miles cracking has appeared on the front two. Is this... -
Can I just replace the front tyres on my car? 31 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The front tyres on my Kia Sorento are MOT advisory, the back tyres are fine. All four are Michelin Cross Climate SUVs 235/60R/18 and are 3 years old. Can... -
Which dual clutch and CVT would you recommend? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been researching and debating about the type of auto boxes available. There seems to be an even amount of disadvantages for all of them. Torque... -
Can I legally manufacture some unobtainable spare parts for my classic? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My question is relevant to an old Honda classic motorcycle i have (1960's), which is missing a few parts that are now unobtainable from Honda. Could I... -
What do you think of the Honda HR-V? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2.2 diesel Honda Civic is now eight years old with 120,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. But it's getting harder to get in an out of as I age. The... -
The ULEZ means I will no longer be able to go the 500 metres to my local supermarkets for my elderly mum - are Blue Badge holders exempt from the £12.50 charge? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2009 diesel C4 Grand Picasso. I live in a postcode just outside the A406. TFL is proposing to bring in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone next year... -
An electrical part supplied by Nissan failed after five months - are Nissan liable? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
The heater resistor pack on my Nissan Note failed and was replaced by my local Nissan garage for £172. The part supplied consists of two parts, the resistor... -
My oil pump broke after its MoT and service - what do I do now? 2 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had my 2013 Vauxhall Corsa serviced and MoT done at a garage. The next day the oil light came on and a weird noise from the engine happened. The MoT... -
Will the emissions fix undo my Audi remap? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My diesel Audi 2.0-litre has been remapped. Will the emissions fix undo my remap, thus meaning I will have to pay to get it done again? -
Legal claim against well-known fault 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 5 Series broke down last and was eventually recovered. I operate as a Private Hire Chauffeur so my vehicle is my livelihood. The problem is a snapped...
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