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Which small eco car? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at changing from our disappointingly uneconomical Civic 2.2, which averages 38.4 MPG. We are thinking about one of the “Eco” super minis... -
Why do people race on the public highway? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am sure you are aware of the horrific crash about two weeks ago on the M25, when two BMW cars driven by young men were involved in a death crash when... -
Engine doesn't start - should diagnostic check discover the fault? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 1.3 Club, 58 plate, 43,000 miles on the clock, regularly serviced. It is a driving school car. Recently, in the middle... -
Passat with no heater and overheating at high rpm 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my Passat TDI 130 PS 2001, on motoway journeys over 50mph, the temperature rises, or when holding revs over 2000rpm. I have had the... -
Insurance company cancelled insurance without notifying me and will not repair accident damage - can anything be done? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took our car insurance with Sheila's wheels on my car, a Toyota Celica. I paid the instalment by direct debit. (Comprehensive, NCD protected). I had... -
DPF faulty or not? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son has had one of these for about 4 months and I am bitterly regretting the advice I gave him to buy a diesel. The car is 08 and about 80k, has run... -
Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and... -
Unfit for sale should I get a refund or ask for a repair? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Range rover x reg after seeing the car on a 4x4 garage forecourt, there was also an add on auto trader with the car on the forecourt... -
Buying a small 4x4 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our friends are moving to Dorset and want a small 4x4 for country lanes and have asked me to research. Requirements are diesel, leather upholstery, decent... -
Clutch and Big Ends Failed at same time. What's the cause? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Nissan X-Trail Arctix expedition sports adventure, 2008 173bhp 33,000 miles, 7 months out of warranty. Clutch burned out, big ends gone, new engine... -
Burning smell from A3 diesel 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Audi A3 2.0TDI Sport with a low mileage (15000). I bought it from an Audi dealer just over one year ago. Earlier this year the engine management... -
Buying a retirement car - what to avoid? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
After many years of Volvo estates, usually bought at 5 years old with full histories, I am now retired and, while still needing to haul the occassional... -
Engine Problems 24 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiesta Mk IV Zetec 1.25 Ghia 1999 (T Reg). I seem to have two problems and I am not sure if they are related or not. Problem 1 - The car... -
TPS Issues 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently experienced a problem with my 1999 Fiesta - where the engine dips and sometimes stalls when cold, but more recently it has become much... -
Do Fiat 500s suffer from road noise? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has decided it is time she would like to trade in her 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0. After much deliberation we looked at a Fiat 500, which she likes the... -
Fuel economy 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently signed up to a 4year lease deal on a Fiat 500 Twin-air (2012 ) and have had the car for 3 weeks. I understand that the car has only completed... -
Why does Volkswagen Auto Group exclude shock absorbers from its warranty? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We started a thread in the Backroom (/www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/posts/?t=93339) complaining about VAG excluding shock absorbers from its warranty and... -
Peugeot 309 GTI v Nissan Note 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Since I gave up my company car and got a job minutes from home by bicycle I don't cover many miles during the week but do occaisional longer trips some... -
My new 508 has a fault 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a brand new diesel Peugeot 508 SW. It arrived with the towing eye cover missing. This was pointed out to them by me and... -
Are modern cars too technologically advanced for their own good? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
One day I am going to write an article about how car design is wholly wrong in environmental terms. We are scrapping cars at 7 to 10 years old when the...
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