http://www.honestjohn.co.uk Honest John forum en-gb Fri, 09 May 2025 07:36:57 +0000 Copyright: (C) www.honestjohn.co.uk 5 hjforum1502342 Fri, 09 May 2025 08:36:31 +0000 They need a new management too. They certainly do; their creative agency, Spark44, is in-house. Ooh I'm seeing an opportunity for travel in their future. Motoring discussion Ethan Edwards Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998&v=t&m=1502342 hjforum1502341 Fri, 09 May 2025 08:33:04 +0000 They need a new management too. They certainly do; their creative agency, Spark44, is in-house. Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998&v=t&m=1502341 hjforum1502340 Fri, 09 May 2025 08:13:14 +0000 Perhaps the next campaign will be set in a gentleman’s shooting lodge with everyone wearing a tweed suit and smoking pipes?  Ah, no, most of that target generation will have 'shuffled-off' by now ... Motoring discussion RickyBoy Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998&v=t&m=1502340 hjforum1502339 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:57:11 +0000 They need a new management too. Motoring discussion Ethan Edwards Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998&v=t&m=1502339 hjforum1502338 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:41:07 +0000 Jaguar searches for new advertising agency after rebrand derided Motoring discussion RickyBoy Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199998&v=t&m=1502338 hjforum1502337 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:16:54 +0000 Due to continual and pathetic attempts at spamming, I've locked this thread. Mod Motoring discussion Xileno Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199956 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199956&v=t&m=1502337 hjforum1502336 Fri, 09 May 2025 07:02:34 +0000 Hmm, sounds rough to me, never had my head under one so that maybe normal?  Motoring discussion paul 1963 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502336 hjforum1502334 Thu, 08 May 2025 22:10:51 +0000 Thanks for sticking with me on these posts guys. This is what I needed to hear. A thorough check and a test drive and hopefully this should be sorted. Cheers Motoring discussion Jon Morgan Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502334 hjforum1502333 Thu, 08 May 2025 21:46:45 +0000 Pre Powershift automatic Ford Fiesta and Focus are generally robust things too. Mazda 2/3 auto again good news also. I’ll second the Astra auto also, I’ve never had any bother with any Vauxhall autos I’ve flogged relating to the gearbox. Motoring discussion SLO76 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502333 hjforum1502332 Thu, 08 May 2025 21:35:13 +0000 Dare I suggest a Vauxhall Astra . These use an Aisan Warner auto box that are generally pretty good . Probably looking at a car around 2008 -10 Motoring discussion elekie&a/c doctor Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502332 hjforum1502331 Thu, 08 May 2025 21:04:42 +0000   Sounds normal enough to me, I've had one for nearly 7 years now. Is much quieter with the bonnet down. On a side note, that engine bay could do with a good clean :-)   Motoring discussion mord Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502331 hjforum1502330 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:56:59 +0000 My recollection is that it doesn't sound as bad as the last one. I did go back to that thread so I could compare but couldn't, because the video has been "removed by the uploader" (not sure why you'd bother removing it?) Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502330 hjforum1502329 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:53:58 +0000 I’ve run quotes on quite a few cars now, so I’m getting to grips with what’s feasible and what’s not. She’s the advantage of being 25, but the disadvantage of being a full licence holder for a whole 6 hours (at time of typing). Motoring discussion mcb100 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502329 hjforum1502328 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:42:27 +0000 One of the stranger things I've learned on this forum is that a low insurance group doesn't necessarily translate into low insurance cost. Something to do with the type of cars typically bought by (and crashed by!) younger drivers.  But as it happens, I do have a Fabia-young driver anecdote. My nephew bought a 1st gen Fabia VRS (the 130bhp 1.9 turbo diesel)! as his first car. I asked about the insurance and he said apparently insurers class the Fabia as a family car, and that his insurance was cheaper than the 1.4 Fiesta he'd got a quote for before, go figure! But going back quite a bit further, something similar re the son of a family friend. Having just passed his test, his Dad (an insurance salesman) bought him a Volvo 440 1.8i. Cheaper insurance than the typical choice for a new driver at the time (early 90's) of fiesta or Nova. So something like the Nissan Note (or Ford Fusion) could also work out cheaper to insure, as it isn't the typical choice for a new driver. Such a small budget is going to severely limit you though, as there just isn't going to be much available. Probably going to cone down to the best of what is available to you within a reasonable distance. Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502328 hjforum1502327 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:28:48 +0000 Bearing in mind the age of first gen Fabia's, surely also worth considering the 2nd gen Fabia. This used a Tiptronic Sorry, just to clarify, the pre-facelft (2007-2010) 2nd gen Fabia used a Tiptronic (with the n/a 1.6), facelifted cars used a 1.2 TSI with DSG. Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502327 hjforum1502326 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:28:24 +0000 When you pay insurance for four cars, you set search filters on insurance groups…. And the Fabia is commendably low. I was looking at Renault Modus, but that came out three times as expensive. She has zero pretensions when it comes to cars, so image plays no part in it whatsoever. It needs two pedals, to start and get her to her historical reenactment shows. And be cheap enough to knock the corners off without any financial worry. Motoring discussion mcb100 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502326 hjforum1502325 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:17:48 +0000 A first gen Fabia is going to be quite old now (youngest will be 2006/7), and while not unreliable, they are not really any better (or worse) than several others. So is there a reason for the Fabia specifically? Bearing in mind the age of first gen Fabia's, surely also worth considering the 2nd gen Fabia. This used a Tiptronic, which that is not (as some think) the same as a DCT/DSG, but just a t/c with manual shifting option. They use a 1.6, but economy and drivability are going to be better through having 6 gears.  Not a trendy choice for a young lady (but neither is an old Fabia!), but first gen Nissan Note a worthy choice and very reliable. Similarly the often overlooked Ford Fusion, in 1.6 form (there was a 1.4 auto, but it used the Durashift automated manual).  Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502325 hjforum1502324 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:04:57 +0000 The Volkswagen code is GJG.  That's all I've got. Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502324 hjforum1502323 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:59:15 +0000 They all sound kind of rough don't they?  I presume that clicking is the fuel pump? Motoring discussion Adampr Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502323 hjforum1502322 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:46:28 +0000 HJ left in early 2020 when the site went in to Administration and subsequently bought by Heycar. Motoring discussion Xileno Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502322 hjforum1502321 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:42:05 +0000 Sorry now public. https://youtube.com/shorts/0XXxmmkpK_I?feature=share Thu 8 May 2025 13:33 Mazda 3 2014 petrol 2.0 - Calling all Mazda Pros - Jon Morgan Any views on the sound of this engine before I make a 2hr round trip would be really appreciated. Its loud with slight top end rattle. But doesn't jump out to me as hugely appreciated. Thanks as always Can I delete last post? Motoring discussion Jon Morgan Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199997&v=t&m=1502321 hjforum1502320 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:24:11 +0000 Daughter #1 has just passed her test, so I’m looking for a car for her. It’s got to be auto, and relatively(!) lower cost to insure. Budget c£1700. I’ve homed in on first generation Škoda Fabia, 1.4. Doing a bit of research, it’s coming up as a four speed auto, so pre-DSG. Anyone know which box this is? Motoring discussion mcb100 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199996&v=t&m=1502320 hjforum1502319 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:11:55 +0000 I've only been a lurker but I too wouldn't want the forum to cease, I  joined around 1999/2000  ?. Recognise many user names and I'm a Septugenarian too! Just registered over the other place too, just in case. Don't know why my font has suddenly grown in bold? Typing on the mobile doesn't help. Must be me. :-)   Ps, is it really 15 years since HJ left the site? Motoring discussion nailit Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502319 hjforum1502317 Thu, 08 May 2025 15:33:53 +0000 What we see happening all over the world in houses , flats , car showroom s etc reflect back to Goodenoughs warnings ! An exaggeration. At this moment there must be billions of Li batteries in use all over the world including almost every phone and laptop. The number of fires is miniscule by comparison and most of those probably occur when battery or charging safety standards are ignored. For example, the infamous cheap e-scooters. Motoring discussion misar Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977&v=t&m=1502317 hjforum1502316 Thu, 08 May 2025 15:16:09 +0000 If anyone’s interested, a quick run through of the two different battery types you’ll see manufacturers talking about . Both are lithium ion batteries, but the terminology can be a little confusing. The longer established type is NMC (Nickel, Manganese, Cobalt). Pros - Higher levels of energy density - a car will go further per KG of battery. They typically produce 3.7v. Good cold and hot weather performance. Cons - Battery life cycle is shorter. Up to 3000 charge cycles. More expensive, and contentious, due to containing nickel, manganese and cobalt. Judged more susceptible to thermal runaway. More manufacturers are now adopting LFP packs - Lithium Ferrous (Iron) Phosphate. Pros - Life cycle. Potentially up to 10000 charge cycles. More chemically stable so less prone to thermal runaway and fire. No cobalt - so no more accusations of human rights abuses in DRC. Lower cost as a result of using lower cost constituents. More tolerant of repeated rapid charging, so faster charge speeds available at higher levels of SOC. Cons - lower energy density levels. 3.2v across a cell. For two identically size/weight of batteries, an NMC will go further than an LFP. They’re a bit more temperature sensitive - greater range drops at lower temperatures. Manufacturers are divided - BYD use LFP, Renault use NMC, Tesla use both. LFP is a lower priced offering, with greater longevity and perceived safety and environmental benefits, but if you want the ultimate in range then NMC is still the best solution. Slightly better, but still.  Ironically, my local KIA franchise moved around the corner (where the Vauxhall dealer used to be) and they've now set up a BYD franchise in the relatively new building they vacated.  Ironically it was rebuilt about 6 years or so ago because the old one burned down due to some 'issue in the workshop'. Motoring discussion Engineer Andy Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977&v=t&m=1502316 hjforum1502315 Thu, 08 May 2025 15:10:17 +0000 Interesting Andy . But this clip sums up the fire risk that the Health and Safety teams took into consideration when banning EVs from the underground car park   https://youtu.be/rN8hCRC9TOw?feature=shared He didn't really go into that much detail.  I suspect that they had, *somehow*, managed to make some electrical capacity available for the existing limited EV changing points, but likely can't go any further, plus the issues with faults whilst charging as well as just the sheer numbers of EVs being there taking a heavy current would pose a big fire risk to the priceless buildings above. I suspect that the original charging points were installed and EVs allowed in prior to all the bad publicity about fires and done as a sop to the green lobby / politicians to keep them happy. The Parliamentary Estates Directorate and H&S people do wield a good deal of power, but in the end, they don't always win out.  Sometimes that's a good thing, because they are over-cautious and jobsworths (I dealt a good few of those), but other times they are 100% right and just get overruled. One of the other issues is that they can't really 'borrow' or 'steal' electrical power from the surrounding government buildings because they too are either at peak capacity or overloaded.  Portcullis House, next door, completed in 1999, was then (why I was involved in projects there) 50% over its occupational capacity. The risk of just one out-of-control EV fire is, to me, a risk too far, and no EVs should be even in the car park at all, never mind being charged. Motoring discussion Engineer Andy Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977&v=t&m=1502315 hjforum1502314 Thu, 08 May 2025 14:55:57 +0000 Hello,due to the car was wandering for job into islands,the salt,moisture,the general atmosphere of the climate,my brake drums have rust. What is the best solution you have found for removing rust from brake drums,most common i have read is rubbing rust,then high temperature paint such as motip high heat 800,but i don't know how costly could be,how it could last the result. How have you removed your rust from your car brake drums? Classics Questions Alonso24st Classics Questions http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199995 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199995&v=t&m=1502314 hjforum1502313 Thu, 08 May 2025 14:19:13 +0000 Looks like your are a convert to Bangernomics SLO. James Rupert will be proud of you !  James would only approve if I bought a 20yr old Jag or BMW X5 for the same money. He’s always advocating buying some daft heavy metal motors that would go in the bin after the slightest issue. Motoring discussion SLO76 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971&v=t&m=1502313 hjforum1502311 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:43:43 +0000 Was in here from early on, fist post c2000 I think.  Moved over to 'the other place' when it started while HJ's site got screwed up by an IT re-jug.  Post in both but regard c 4 p more as a virtual pub. I think there are people there who I've been engaging with for 20+ years. As above it got quite toxic over Brexit and people of both leave and remain persuasions baled out. Mods defenestrated a couple of people for persitent and egregious breaches of forum etiquette. One was Pat, female lorry driver and driver trainer, who is now deceased. The other was Mark from, variously Brazil, Chile and 'RBLS' who could alternate between being the most helpful and friendly person on earth to a gross bully. He picked on me a bit as I'm not afraid to speak from a lefty perspective.    There was another site with a title playing on Grumpy Old men but that seems dormant now. For reasons I cannot ascertain people who'd rubbed along happily for years fell out.  Motoring discussion Bromptonaut Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502311 hjforum1502310 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:36:11 +0000 Looks like your are a convert to Bangernomics SLO. James Rupert will be proud of you !  Motoring discussion Steveieb Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971&v=t&m=1502310 hjforum1502308 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:23:35 +0000 “Wee mishaps” is that in English or Scots? Hopefully the latter. Motoring discussion catsdad Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971&v=t&m=1502308 hjforum1502306 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:51:41 +0000 TBH, I'm still not sure of what this "other" forum is everyone else seems familiar with! Sorry, can't tell you, the swear filter blocks it! c*a*r*4*p*l*a*y Ah, gotcha! (never heard of it!)   Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502306 hjforum1502305 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:37:28 +0000 I'm sure similar views were expressed when petrol was developed. Putting 60 litres of highly flammable liquid in very close proximity to people seems unwise. We seem to have mostly survived. Motoring discussion Xileno Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977&v=t&m=1502305 hjforum1502304 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:27:35 +0000 TBH, I'm still not sure of what this "other" forum is everyone else seems familiar with! Sorry, can't tell you, the swear filter blocks it! c*a*r*4*p*l*a*y Motoring discussion bathtub tom Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502304 hjforum1502303 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:08:46 +0000 There could be a conflict of initials if BBD joins t'other side, as there's one over there already (I suspect they're not one and the same) and they post on quite different subjects! TBH, I'm still not sure of what this "other" forum is everyone else seems familiar with!   Motoring discussion badbusdriver Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502303 hjforum1502302 Thu, 08 May 2025 08:41:41 +0000 When the Oxford professor J B Goodenough first invented the lithium ion battery in 1976 it was heralded as a major scientific breakthrough. But his words to his team at the time was that he sincerely hoped that it would not have major domestic uptake because of the danger of thermal runaways causing major fires. What we see happening all over the world in houses , flats , car showroom s etc reflect back to Goodenoughs warnings ! Motoring discussion Steveieb Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199977&v=t&m=1502302 hjforum1502301 Thu, 08 May 2025 08:21:38 +0000 Orb's sign up has been noted on the other place with bunting going up to celebrate the acquisition.  Joined out of curiosity ....Still unvalidated but no rush. Format of posts is a bit different too  although site seems uncluttered. While HJ is till functional (and myself too) I'll stick around here. Motoring discussion Orb>>. Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502301 hjforum1502299 Thu, 08 May 2025 01:14:41 +0000 I will be very interested to hear how you get on with the diesel.  They are generally thought to be a bad risk as they get older so if you can manage to keep it going without bursting the budget then perhaps they may not be so bad.  Mind you one example being OK doesn't mean that most of them will be. Motoring discussion expat Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199971&v=t&m=1502299 hjforum1502298 Thu, 08 May 2025 01:09:30 +0000 I would be sad to see this forum close.  I have been on here at least 20 years and have learned a lot.  I have noticed that the forum is quieter these days than it used to be and I also think that the average age of posters has risen quite a bit.  Not that I can talk being 78 myself. Motoring discussion expat Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502298 hjforum1502297 Wed, 07 May 2025 19:30:28 +0000 How about a RAV4 petrol.  Well within your budget , 2 or 4Wd . Great reputation for reliabilty as long as you choose the petrol version.  70 profile tyres which can take all the punishment served up on our roads Motoring discussion Steveieb Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199986 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199986&v=t&m=1502297 hjforum1502296 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:42:26 +0000 There could be a conflict of initials if BBD joins t'other side, as there's one over there already (I suspect they're not one and the same) and they post on quite different subjects! Motoring discussion bathtub tom Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502296 hjforum1502295 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:36:13 +0000 The main problem for me would if it failed at the remote garage. If they are majors it can’t be driven.  There is no grace period and the failure is online immediately. So you either have to have it repaired in situ or towed to another garage for repair for anything beyond your own capabilities. Doing this an hour away is adding complication.  I would try to find a local MoT garage who could do work if it’s not a DIY job. Hopefully it will all turn out OK whatever you opt to do, Motoring discussion catsdad Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992&v=t&m=1502295 hjforum1502294 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:24:03 +0000 First bit of advice would be not to buy anything fitted with Peugeots 3cyl 1.2 Puretec wet belt motor. So no Vauxhall’s, Peugeot’s or Citroens with a 1.2 motor after 2018. It’s likely belt failure has caused this if it’s the Puretec. Motoring discussion SLO76 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985&v=t&m=1502294 hjforum1502293 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:04:56 +0000 That would be a terrible shame indeed. Been lurking these parts for a fairly long time now (since circa 2007 when I got my first car) and have learned a lot over that time from the contributions in the forums here. Here’s hoping the backroom can be spared for generations to come. Motoring discussion mord Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502293 hjforum1502292 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:57:15 +0000 Orb's sign up has been noted on the other place with bunting going up to celebrate the acquisition. As has been noted, it's very different to here with a couple of dozen active members who discuss most things except motoring. It got very toxic over Brexit but those that remain, seem to rub along in a friendly manner. Motoring discussion Chris M Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502292 hjforum1502291 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:27:39 +0000 "The 1.2 4 cylinder engine is generally a very robust motor" If the OP's Corsa is the current shape,  I think the 1.2 would be a Puretech. Motoring discussion Chris M Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985&v=t&m=1502291 hjforum1502290 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:22:58 +0000 "Look like it’s a new car for me. Any recommendations? Similar size as a Corsa." The OP may start a new thread, but the answer will be a Yaris. Motoring discussion Chris M Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199985&v=t&m=1502290 hjforum1502289 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:42:38 +0000 A transit at 20 years old is likely to be rotten underneath. Think I’d be checking this first . No mot station is going to be sympathetic if rust is prevalent. Motoring discussion elekie&a/c doctor Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992&v=t&m=1502289 hjforum1502288 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:19:22 +0000 If the Transit is newish, there may be several things that Haynes will not help you with ? It's not. 2000s. :) Motoring discussion driverofavehicle Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199992&v=t&m=1502288 hjforum1502287 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:14:15 +0000 I've had a quick look at the other site and it's interesting to see that they have a post about this site potentially closing and have nicely expressed the wish that they hope it doesn't. Motoring discussion Marlin1 Motoring discussion http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=199984&v=t&m=1502287