Ask Honest John

Most recently answered engine questions
I have just purchased a new Hyundai i30 1.6 Comfort. The car is fine except for the accelerator, which is very fierce at small openings. This makes it difficult to start smoothly and to drive in stop-start...
I have a 6 year old Audi TT 3.2DSG, that I have had since new and still very much enjoy, except for one big problem. It stops without warning. At anytime, any place anywhere, the power goes. Also it will...
I have a manual 2009 BMW118dSE. From the date of purchase I have noticed that when I slow or change down, as when approaching a turning or roundabout, the engine thrust can still be felt. On occasions...
In March 2009 I bought a used Jaguar XF, previously owned by Jaguar, Brown’s Lane, Coventry. On 31-12-2009 at 39,000 miles, it suffered catastrophic engine failure. The car started to speed up without...
Could you recommend someone who refurbishes engines who could fix my 2006 KIA Sorento 2.5 diesel auto, or supply a reconditioned replacement? The engine overheated and has scored the bores.
I have heard that the 2.0 TDi (PD) engine in the 2005 VW Passat has a tendency for the oil pump drive to fail suddenly at around 70,000 - 90,000 miles. Is this a known fault? If so, has it been rectified...
Can you help? We have a 2006 Audi A4 S-line. It’s only done 20,000 miles. The oil light came on. We sent it to Audi to look at. It needs a new engine and a new turbo. Do you know of any problem with the...
I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st November 2008 and the dealer assured me it had the new Kappa engine. Is there any easy way to identify the new engine? I have seen pictures on the Net and I must say there...
I must say that you should use the picture on the front of last week's (or was it the week before) at the top of your column. Hardly credit you are the same person. You look less like a 'would you buy...
Your website refers to the oil strainer problem leading to engine failure of VAG 2.0 TDIs. In the 3.5 years I have had my Skoda Superb 2.0TDI, I have had two engine failures caused by the oil pump problem...
 

Ask Honest John

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 10% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ10 to save on an ALA policy

See offer