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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... -
Do any carmakers offer genuine bike racks? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Countryman has a bike rack that attaches to the chassis. It's a genuine MINI accessory. Do any other makes of cars offer the same type of carrier? -
I want to replace my estate with a crossover. What do you recommend? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I wish to purchase a small SUV to replace my Volvo V50. I am 73 and having read your review, I'm wondering whether the Honda Jazz would fit the bill. -
What comfortable car is best for doing a lot of miles? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do a lot of miles (35k+ year on mixed roads) around the UK. I currently have a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and I'm looking to change for something comfortable... -
Which is the most reliable SUV to fit three comfortably in the backseat? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which is the most reliable automatic SUV to fit three comfortably in the backseat? My budget is £10k - which are my best three options? -
What's the best used PHEV with a big boot and three full size rear seats? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for second-hand petrol plug-in hybrid, from 2014 onwards, with three full-size adult seats in back, roof rack bars and as big a boot as possible... -
Can you name a convertible with a reasonable sized boot big enough to take an electric golf cart? 14 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you name a convertible with a reasonable sized boot big enough to take an electric golf cart? -
When should I change the timing belt on my V70? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volvo V70, 2.0-litre diesel. I have read conflicting advice on replacing the timing and auxiliary belts and am not sure if the water pump... -
Using an older car and keeping it in good condition will give you lower insurance premiums. 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Some of your readers pay large sums for car insurance. Having held a licence for 57 years, not without some minor insurance claims in the distant past,... -
Please see this website for information about daytime running lights. 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Readers interested in the facts about daytime running lights (letter "Glaring Error?") should visit www.lightmare.org -
Heated front screens 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
We now live in Dorset after retiring and moving from Chislehurst. We get a lot of frosts in the morning and the wife likes the Ford because of its... -
Winter tyres - worth it? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I don't do much winter driving around the home counties, and my service place says that they are not necessary. However, is it worth spending £900... -
Should I have my S-Max's timing belt and tensioners changed at 60,000 miles? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My S-Max 2.5T has done 60,000 miles and is due a service at 62,500. Should I get the timing belt and tensions etc changed? Ford recommends 125,000 but... -
Pull some enquiry 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Chrysler 300C Tourer to tow a large caravan of 1,700kg. The car I have at the moment is a Volvo XC70 D5 and it has never put... -
Lab test 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a smaller estate car that is comfortable, economical, reliable, automatic, petrol new or up to 3yrs old. The entry height over the bumper... -
Exhausted exhaust 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son-in-law’s Peugeot 307SW has a light flashing saying the particulate filter wants servicing. He contacted his local Peugeot dealer who wants £400... -
All torque and no action 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
There are a good number of three-year-old C5 and 407 estates on the market at what seems a good price. Many of them have the 1.6 HDI engine. Aren't these... -
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,... -
Should I sell my used car, given that values are rising? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an ex-demo Volvo V60 in March. It is now worth about £5,000 more than I paid for it and I am wondering whether to sell it. Of course, anything... -
Do any cars offer remote heating for frosty mornings? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Given that the cold winter days are settling in, my attention turns to the frustrations of going outside to scrape the frost off the windscreen and then...
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