Ask Honest John

Most recently answered technical issues questions
I bought a Corsa VXR in September 2012 brand new, after a few months of owning I have had issues with the brakes screeching and binding. I have taken it back to the local dealer where I bought it three...
My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well then starting to smoke again.
My Corsa has just failed its MOT because of a 'strong imbalance' between the L and R rear brakes. Apparently this could either be a distribution valve, or possibly the Master Cylinder. I was surprised...
With all windows closed wind noise is continuous starting at around 25 mph. Is it possible to reduce the wind noise or is this inherent with all CR-V? Please advise.
We have a new Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 100PS, but the fuel consumption is nowhere near what the stated mpg should be. We're getting barely 42mpg which is hardly any better than our prior, 2006 Ford Focus 1.6...
I have owned a Mazda CX7 2.2 D Spoort Tech for three years. The car has been dealer serviced and completely reliable and I enjoy driving the car. Mileage is 20,000. The warranty has recently expired...
Is it okay to change one piston? My Vauxhall Astra diesel has done 36,000 miles and there is no damage to the bore, only the piston and the head.
My 2008 Ford Fiesta diesel broke down and a local garage did a diagnostic test and said injector number three needed replacing. I paid just over £300 for this work and the car drove out the garage exactly...
My 2007 Vauxhall Zafira's last main service was back in 2011. It has only done 10,000 miles since then, is it time for another big service or just an interim one?
I own a Peugeot 308 SW, which has covered 57,000 miles. Last week the odometer reading suddenly jumped to 94,000 miles. Is this a known fault on this model and what is the best way to correct it? ...
 

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