Ask Honest John

Most recently answered technical issues questions
Hello. I am thinking of buying a Mercedes saloon between 10-20 years old. Pardon my ignorance but I dont know much about CO2. Is the car bound to fail MoT if it does not have a catlytic converter fitted?...
Having been around for some years now, what is HJ's general opinion of DSG transmissions: for or against?
I've had trouble with the emission warning light on my Y reg 1.6 SE Honda Civic, 45,000 miles ( family owned from new ). This year, on three occasions, I've lost power/acceleration when the engine light...
I had an accident, £6K of damage to my 1 year old car. Repairs done well and no visible difference to the car. The other driver's insurance have agreed I was not at fault and offered me my £100.00 excess...
I have a BMW 318d, 2006 model, and at 80mph there is a bad vibration coming from the rear. I had the tyres tracked and balanced, but to no effect. What could be the problem?
I have just bought a 2008 Peugeot 207 1.4 SE, there seems to be a whining noise from the engine while driving. The car has only covered 25,000 miles. I thought maybe one of the belts was making the sound,...
I'm having a few problems with my Golf - I broke down a few months ago when my car boiled over so I changed the thermostat as the bottom rad hose was cold. It ran fine for about 2 weeks then I noticed...
I've a Golf MK3 1994. When car is warmed up the engine struggles when the revs drop down. There's a popping sound from the carb? On open roads the car is fine. Just in and around town it plays about....
The manual does not show which fuses apply to the map lights or the cubby hole lights. The agents are at a loss to explain this.
My Mini Cooper Diesel, 2008 model, is fitted with the Citroen/Peugeot 1.6 HDI 110HP DV6 Engine. Citroen recommends changing the timing belt at 150,000 miles or ten years. Would you say this is correct?
 

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