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Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
Campaign for humane lights 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz front lights at night on many models look tacky and sadly it is not Mercedes fault. The owners and drivers should give them feedback but... -
Where I can find a classic Saab 96 two stroke engine for restoration? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
Do you know where I can find a classic Saab 96 two stroke engine for restoration please? -
How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch.... -
B-Class wheels 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a set of steel rims and winter tyres for my 10-plate Mercedes-Benz B180 CDI auto. I would like to fit a smaller rim with a narrower tyre... -
Which roomy, comfortable car could replace our 2003 Honda Civic? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How can I replace my 2003 Honda Civic with something just as roomy, quieter and more comfortable, yet still economical? She loves the Mercedes-Benz B-Class,... -
Should I replace my E-Class diesel with an EV? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I presently have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel but am thinking of a greener option for the future. However, I am sure I am not alone in seeing "range... -
Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without... -
Can I claim against a dealer who sold me a car without disclaiming it had been in an accident? 5 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a Mercedes-Benz dealership and have since found out that it was involved in an accident. The accident resulted in £1500 damage (a new... -
Winter Tyres and notifying insurers 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently had winter tyres fitted to my Mercedes 230 by my local Mercedes-Benz dealership. Recollecting your advice I telephoned our brokers to inform... -
I was sold the wrong trim level 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In Feb 2011 I bought what I thought was a pre-owned Mercedes C350 Estate CDI BlueEfficiency model. I emphasise BlueEfficiency because after owning the... -
Accidental damage by breakdown services 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My brand new, two week old car was suffering from electrics problems - e.g. alarm going off for no reason, air con not working etc - which the dealer quickly... -
Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe... -
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with petrol - do I need to have the whole fuel system changed for £7,000? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with unleaded fuel. I drove it 400 metres to my house with no problem. In the morning I had difficulty starting it. When it... -
Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for an electric car? 18 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for my Mercedes EQA for Cherbourg and the surrounding region? -
ULEZ Charge checker - will my private numberplate cause problems? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just typed in my car registration on your ULEZ checker to find out if my car is OK: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/ulez-ultra-low-emissions-zone-london/#how-can-i-check-if-my-car-is-ulez-compliant I... -
Why is it so difficult for car companies to build good cars? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Tesla seem to build good cars, yet they are a smallish company, without any glorious tradition. I have spent much of my 67 years by reading about the magic... -
Diesel cars for short runs - are there still problems? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda a few years ago but it developed DPF problems as I only did about 7k miles annually and mainly short journeys. I want to buy diesel... -
Should I buy a diesel Audi A5 Sportback for short journeys? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a one-year-old Audi A5 Sportback diesel, but I only drive about 5000 miles a year, most of this in short journeys of about two...
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