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Should we keep or trade in our old Ford Galaxy? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son is wanting to change his Ford Galaxy 2.0 diesel. The car is a 2007 model and has great bodywork, with 96,000 miles from new and dealer maintained.... -
I think this is why copper grease works well to prevent metals bonding together. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Further to the recent comments from readers about metals becoming bonded together (principally aluminium alloy wheels and iron hubs). Harking back to my... -
BMW 7 series starting problems 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a lovely, quite low mileage BMW 740i. Sometimes - unpredictably - it won't start on the first, second... even 13th or more turn of the key. It can... -
Why do used car salesmen try to sell so many unwanted add-ons? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently decided to update my car and, having seen a suitable car on the forecourt of our local Ford dealer, I arranged a test drive. This was fine and... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
Is my 2006 Toyota Avensis diesel approaching a 'danger zone' of potentially expensive faults? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I note on occasions your correspondents refer to the approaching 'Danger Zone' for expensive repairs to their (diesel) vehicles. I have owned a Toyota... -
Who is at fault for the light failure on my Mondeo? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had the AA out to fix my rear lights - they then realised that the parking lights weren't working and the bonnet catch wouldn't close, they fixed this... -
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... -
Have you heard of electronic interference with keyless entry systems, such as that on my Toyota RAV4? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Toyota RAV4 has a smart entry keyless system. This morning I went into a nearby garage to fill up with petrol and when I attempted to restart the... -
How do I get my radio off LOCK10? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son has a Ford Fiesta radio. We put some wrong codes in the radio, it is now showing locked 10. Do you know how to unlock it as I now have the correct... -
Do you have the code for my Ford radio? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
The battery on my Ford went flat and the radio is asking for the code. It's a 4500 Rds Eon stereo. Can you help with the code? -
How do you depressurise fuel, prior to replacing injectors, on a Peugeot 406? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
How do you depressurise fuel, prior to replacing injectors, on a Peugeot 406? -
How much is my 2005 Mazda MX-5 worth? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a silver 2005 Mazda MX-5 with just 2000 miles. It's garaged properly with a carpeted floor and dehumidifier, and now only comes out once a year for... -
Will I damage an electric tailgate by closing it by hand? 16 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
The electric tailgate on my Audi A6 Avant Ultra has been playing up these last few years. It will open with electric motor but has now decided not to close.... -
Should I always keep my car full of fuel? 5 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a new Toyota C-HR PHEV for a year and apart from the occasional very long journey realise that filling up with petrol is not a frequent requirement... -
The tyres on my Peuegot 208 are noisy, are there quieter alternatives? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 208 GT fitted with Michelin Primacy 4 205/45/17 tyres, which are quite noisy. I understand that among others, the Hankook Ventus Evo 3... -
Can you recommend a PHEV with a long range? 21 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
We own a BMW i3 REX and love it. The pure electric range is around 100 miles, which is perfect for day-to-day use and the REX makes the rare longer journeys... -
What's the best in-car mobile phone holder on the market? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want the best mobile phone holder on the market. I use a Samsung S9 plus phone with cover. What type of phone holder would you say is the best on the... -
What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so... -
Why don't keyless keys have an on/off switch? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that keyless entry cars are being stolen at an alarming rate and that you recommend Faraday bags to put the keys in. Is there some technical reason...
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