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• seater or large SUV ? under £3000 ish 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  We have thought about the following   VW Sharan ( petrol or early 1.9 / 2.0 tdi ) VW Touran ( petrol or early 1.9 / 2.0 tdi ) Mazda5 ( Petrol ) Ford S-Max ( Petrol ) ..Maybe Vauxhall Zafira ( petrol or diesel )   Sorry if this repeats some of the questions asked before but the other posts seemed a bit different   cheers  
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  How is VED on £40000 cars calculated? 22 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I noted your answer in 2017 that factory fitted extras are included in the threshold , but are the initial VED and also delivery charges also included...
• Mazda 3 - Can't pay a fine 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  To be clear this is the right page -  www.lambeth.gov.uk/make-payment/penalty-notices-fi...s Also when I ring up the phoneline - 0333 800 5005 to pay, the automated AI comes on, and asks me to enter the number, it says it's not recognised either! I try this website enter my details -  pcnevidence.lambeth.gov.uk/pcnonline/index.php and it says this service is not currently available!
• Honda Civic 2017 - My rights? - Engine failure 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  No warranty Reading the consumer rights act 2015 it seems I could have some recourse with the Car S and expect that they repair it as its within 6 months of buying it. It appears its not a wear and tear type issue for a timing chain to break at 45k. Since I started writing this the Car Supermarket got back to me and advised me to contact  Honda main dealer and see if there is any 'good will' on behalf of manufacturer.
• Focus Mk2 rusty front wings 7 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  I've noticed some Focus MK2's are looking a bit rusty on the front wings. It's the section where the sweeping extrusion shape of the metal meets the bumper. Mine (2006) is spotless but a friend has a 2008 model (just before the MK2.5 came out) and hers is bad on one side to the extent the metal has almost holed.
• Porsche Cayenne - Black Box blocked my isolation switch 17 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 2004 Cayenne Turbo S, and the previous owner had fitted an isolation switch as he didn't like the battery drain. I haven't been able to get it removed yet, my mechanic is doing that for me shortly. However, after installing the black box last Thursday, by Friday it had completely drained the battery.
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  Which cars have a torque converter automatic transmission? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which automatic new cars in the UK still have torque converter gearboxes as many manufacturers seem to be switching to cvt or twin clutch?.
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  Do I have to use the accident repairer my insurer has chosen? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Am I obliged to use my insurance company's body shop for road accident repairs or can I use a Mercedes-Benz approved repairers?
• BMW 5 Series - Buying Approved Used BMW without seeing it first? 19 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I live in the south Englang and have found an approved used 5 series touring in Scotland that has the features (adaptive cruise control and heads up display)...
• Car solar panel battery conditioners / chargers 15 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I did a very coursory web search, and came across the usual never-heard-of, seemingly shed-built cheap Chinese tat, as well as seemingly better quality units, including one(s) sold with the AA brand (though similar to the Halfords one) for between £25 - £40. Has anyone used them before?  Are they any good, especially on older cars like my 17yo Mazda3, where I'm unsure whether connecting the unit to anything other than directly to the battery would be wise - with the AA one, you have the option of also connecting the unit to the OBD port or the cigar lighter, though again I'm not sure if that would work (it supposedly needs a 'live' connection) but which my car has.
• VW golf - V888 valid reason for requesting details 11 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I received a reply to a v888 form submission.  'I can’t deal with your enquiry for the following reason(s): • Please clarify further how the information will be used if released i.e. how will you  contact the keeper if released. If you still want the information, please return your correspondence with this additional information.'
• 1986 Daihatsu Skywing - High Beam Fault Finding Tactics 12 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  I only have the circuit diagrams for the G100, but its probably very similar It has a required connectivity diagram for the switch connector block for the (presumed) headlight switch positions HF, HL and HJ involving connections HM, HS, E, TB, S, D, D2, B1, +2, R, +1, WB, WS, F, F1, HO, INT, B2, D1 There is NO KEY for any of these abbreviations (though some of the meanings are guessable) rendering this "information" spectacularly b***** useless to me.
• Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2004) - 02 800cc Fuel trims very negative 24 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Now I am trying to figure out why the long term (-100) and short term (-12) fuel trims are so negative. All the plugs were very sooty so it?s a universal problem. I replaced an EGR valve that was faulty and I hoped that this was the reason but thinking about it more it probably would account for a small enrichment and not this mega one.
• MG RV8 - Researching the mileage of an imported classic car 24 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  The majority of the RV8's were built for the Japanese market.  Many have been re-imported back to the UK and I'm considering buying one from someone who has owned it for 17 years.  It was re-imported in 2000, he bought the car in 2004 and has an MOT certificate from the previous year, but he doesn't know whether the mileage stated included its time in Japan or just since it was re-imported (the KPH/Km speedo/odometer was replaced with a MPH/miles one).
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  Can you recommend a cheap, reliable runabout? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a secondhand car for my wife for local trips. She will probably do no more than 2000 miles per year. Can you please recommend something...
• An enjoyable morning 1 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  You’ll think I’m mad but I spent an enjoyable morning cleaning the mil,s car, it’s a thirteen year old Citroen c4 Picasso, it’s got a few dings and stone chips so I know I would be ok using a waterless wash without fear of causing any further damage, it’s only when you get close up and personal that you notice things, sure the alloys are starting to bubble in places, and , as mentioned the odd stone chip, but it’s in remarkable condition for its age, I was quite impressed with all the features, plenty of storage cubbies, fold out tables for the rear passengers, and plenty of room, not sure of the mileage, but I guess it’s not much, it’s done the odd airport trip when they used to go abroad, but up until her hubby passed at the end of last year, it’s not been anywhere save for the odd local trip, it passed its mot recently, and she was asked if it were for sale, I don’t think much has gone wrong with it either, a new cam belt last year, but her son looks after any mechanical issues, so just the wear and tear/ servicing stuff needed, It surprised me how taken I was with it, if er indoors could drive one, I’d seriously consider getting one, newer of course…anyway I’ve finished my rambling…and no, I don’t work for Citroen…
• Tesla - Ghost in the machine - overnight software updates. 23 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  "For May, it was as if there was a ghost in the machine when his car — a Tesla Model S — was tugged towards the middle of a narrow road as he hugged the verge to avoid oncoming traffic. It was a feature that May, 57, did not know that his car had acquired until the drama on a Wiltshire country lane.
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  What's the best 3.5 tonne tow car for under £15k? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking for a vehicle that is capable of towing 3.5 tonnes (horsebox and horses). Ideally, an automatic that costs less than £15,000 to buy...
• Wet Macular Degeneration - Eye sight problems. NO SYMPATHY PLEASE! 15 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=110935 Chickens coming home to roost? I had an eye test at a certain High s opticians and was not pleased with the results (mostly because it seemed hey were more interested in selling me tailored varifocals at buy 1 get 1 free prices, so asked my cousin who is a retired specialist opthamologist for advice.
• Kia Sportage - Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 29 Oct 2020 (Forum)
      The other one that was reasonably comfortable and seems to have a lot of tech is the zkia Sportage GT Line S. It would either be the petrol version or the mild hybrid. I felt the engine on this one was noisier than I'm used to, but I've read the mild hybrid is quieter. Does anyone have first hand experience of that?