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Why is my SEAT Altea slowing down when the windscreen wipers are on? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving in rain at approximately 70mph in my 2005 Seat Altea Reference 5-door 1.6 petrol with the windscreen wipers on full speed. When... -
Would a SEAT Ibiza for £2000 make a reliable, cheap runaround? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable, cheap runaround that's able to take me the long distance to uni as a second car. I'm a 22-year-old student and hence looking... -
Appeal for help... 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
At about 8pm the victim received a call on his mobile phone from one of the men and as he was speaking, saw his Mercedes being reversed out of the drive by the other man. The car made off and the victim saw a blue Volkswagen Golf being driven erratically by the second thief. The victim leapt into his wife\'s car, a black Saab estate, and chased his stolen Mercedes along College Road. As it drew up at traffic lights at the junction with Longdown Lane North he tried to box it in, but the thief drove straight at the Saab, pushing it out of the way and causing major damage to both vehicles. -
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... -
Should I have been told that a used car I bought was previously written off? 23 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 63 plate Skoda Yeti last year as a second car for the dogs. I’m planning to part-ex it but the dealer who is buying notified me that at some... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days.... -
How does an EV's 12V battery get charged? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
When charging an electric car does any charging of the car 's 12v battery take place this seems to me a good feature to have as when the car has not been... -
How much spare fuel can I carry? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the legal position on carrying in a private car a can containing spare E10 petrol? if it is legal so to do, what is the best currently available... -
Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a... -
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an older car? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an old car (Citroen Belingo MPV 2007) or is third party as good as it gets? -
My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has... -
My TPMS system shows a warning when the car is cold, but disappears when it is warm. Should I inflate the tyres more to avoid this? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Yaris Cross and recently the in-car tyre pressure readout keeps showing a number of tyres as being below the required pressure. However,... -
Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going... -
Why will my insurer not cover my new car? 18 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X 2020, and when I tried to insure it with my current car insurers, they just replied we don't insure that type of... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
Best way to sell a new car (delivery mileage only)? 14 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Tiguan on order which is expected for delivery next month (which will be almost one year after ordering!). I no longer need the car... -
Which used car do you recommend for family life and towing a boat? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Caravelle as a day-camper and all-round family lugger ,and a MINI. My wife has a new job and will have to visit rural sites in the... -
The gearbox system has failed in my newly-bought 2017 car. Is the dealer liable? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice, please. I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate 4 months ago from an independent dealer. The car had done 15,000 miles with an elderly... -
Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's... -
I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving...
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