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What should I look for when buying a Morris Minor? 17 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I`m thinking of buying a Morris Minor (later model 1962 onward ) fitted with the uprated 1098cc engine. Apart from corrosion, what significant mechanical... -
I want to reject a used car but the dealer won't respond - what can I do? 18 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a second hand car from a dealer. I was told that the car would be half the price of the tax on my Audi which I part exchanged and the... -
Looking to buy the safest car for a young driver - which have autonomous breaking? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy the safest car for a young and newly qualified driver. Cars with autonomous breaking would appeal ideal - which (if any) would you recommend?... -
What used car could I get that's spacious, cheap to run and reliable? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need to upgrade my car for something bigger as my wife is heavily pregnant with our second child. I want a used car and can spend £8000 - £10,000. It... -
Do I need to declare new steel wheels to my insurance company? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a second hand car with alloy wheels. I am thinking of changing these to steel wheels to move from low-profile tyres to regular tyres. I... -
Will small wheels improve the ride on my Peugeot 207 CC? 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros, which I have owned from new. The car runs on 17-inch wheels with low profile tyres, which can result in a bumpy ride... -
Ford Fiesta speeding up on its own 6 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I was on the motorway recently in my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI and the car started speeding up on its own accord. I applied the brakes and lifted my foot... -
Michelin Cross-climate tyres - is it safe to have just two? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having read your column (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2015-02/michelin-crossclimate-tyres/), when I needed to change just the front tyres... -
Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche... -
BMW E90 - what are the most common faults? 28 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat... -
Need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100... -
Honda were generous in helping to repair an ABS failure on my 9-year-old Jazz. 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you recently about ABS failure in my Honda Jazz. Due to the excessive cost, I contacted Honda directly, hoping for some assistance. Bearing... -
Should I specify the 8-speed autobox for my new BMW 435i? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a 435i M-Sport and now have a few days in which to decide whether or not I should go for the 8-speed autobox. I have always been a... -
Air con failure on Volkswagen Golf - who should pay for repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge... -
Should I change the timing belt and water pump on my 8-year-old Citroen C4? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a Citroen C4 SX HD1 110 diesel that is now eight years old, with 93,000 miles on the clock and still running fine. The car is serviced according... -
How can I improve the soft suspension on my Mercedes-Benz C220? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run at 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220CDI on 16-inch wheels with 205/60 R16 tyres. The build quality is excellent and the engine is powerful and frugal. It's... -
Need a reliable and cheap car for a tall driver 7 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I am looking for a cheap car to run, but have a slight problem in that I am six foot eight inches tall and... -
MINI Cooper S - ABS / DSC control unit 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
One of our company cars is an 07 plate MINI Cooper S with about 80,000 miles on the clock (mainly motorway). A colleague recently had a couple of warning... -
Speed trap at night 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I went past a speed camera at Pentraeth, Anglesey at about 6pm on the Sunday evening at the end of half-term in October last. This was a particularly sneaky... -
Fuel efficiency by time of year 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I now have a Kia Cee'd Ecodynamics 2011 but despite economical driving (e.g. 50-55mph on motorways, smooth braking etc) it's only getting about 49MPG....
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