Is it true that you should have your recirculation button on all the time in summer when you are running the air conditioning?
Why do the brakes on my car squeal when slowing down?
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188849/why-are-my-brakes-noisy-
Yesterday I bought a second hand car from a garage and had my old 2007 car to trade in. We agreed a price and the deal was done. Today they have called to say there is a problem with the car I pa...
I have recently purchased an A5 Sportback and noticed quite a lot of chipping occurring to the leading edge of the bonnet after only 8k and less than a year old. My dealer measured the paint thic...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188831/is-there-a-standard-for-paint-thickness-
I am taking a holiday in Italy this year and will be hiring a car. Hertz have offered a car seat for our daughter which is fine. She will just be 8 by the time we travel so whilst she has a dedic...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188830/what-are-the-rules-for-child-car-seats-in-italy-
What's the nearest electric 4 four door car of a similar size to an Audi A1?
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188833/what-s-the-best-small-electric-hatchback-
As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding long term battery life?
We have a 2.0 TSI Skoda Kodiaq on a contract lease. We have two kids, 8 and 10 years old and have appreciated the space that the car has given and flexibility when an in law visits to put the kid...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188810/is-there-a-better-car-than-the-skoda-kodiaq-
I currently own a 2010 1.4 Golf MK6 hatch which has been excellent throughout my 11 years of ownership. The kids have grown and fully loaded trips to and from university suggest an upgrade to an ...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188790/is-a-vw-golf-worth-the-additional-cost-
I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem recent years rain certainly is. I am ...
Can a DPF fluid be added manually to each full tank of diesel on my Volvo V50 as my Filter Additive tank is showing a sensor failure and erratic level readings after being (power pack) jump start...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188814/can-i-add-dpf-fluid-manually-
I put petrol into my diesel, Freelander 2. I realised at the pump and called a fuel removal service who sucked out the petrol. After a month of intermittent staring issues, the garage diagnosed t...
My daughter has a Nissan Qashqai diesel and pays zero road tax. I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid and pay £160 car tax. I feel this is unfair. When I bought the hybrid I expected to pay £20 a year c...
My sons have seen a number of decent FSH used cars (keyless entry and start) at reputable dealers (but not franchised) but have been put off when they find these only have one key. My take on thi...
I have agreed to retain the salvage of my vehicle after it was declared a total loss category N. The third party insurers have paid out the agreed settlement figure. I am going to use the money t...
My car was a total loss and the liability was accepted by the other drivers insurance company but my insurance said the car was not worth the excess on my policy. As a result I have lost my car a...
My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when the engine is warm and been running a whil...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188799/do-stop-start-systems-cause-engine-wear-
I forgot to put petrol cap after filling up petrol, then drove for about half an hour and only notice when reverse parking in my driveway. Have I spilled any petrol while I’m driving?
I'm in the hunt for an automatic car with a max budget of £7,500. I've shortlisted the Jazz and the Yaris but would love some clarification on which engines are the best as there are so many for...
Is there such a thing as a cordless rechargeable trickle charger, that I can buy for my VW Caddy 1ltr TSI, stop start battery? The vehicle is parked on a terraced street, on road and I have no ga...
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/188716/can-you-recommend-a-cordless-trickle-charger-