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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What cars do you suggest for performance on the cheap?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 I've had six cars since 2002, and never spent more than £900. My favourites were the Corolla GTi, 2 litre Civic petrol and 2.2 litre Civic diesel, for performance at a cheap price. Due to living in a LEZ, I've sadly not had a car for a few months. What are my options? [Read more →]( [What used small SUV for rural roads would you recommend?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 We require a replacement vehicle after our Ford Fiesta Active was written off. We live in rural North Wales on a small holding and travel 8k miles a year mainly on rural /hilly roads with longer journeys 3/4 times a year. My wife has lost confidence since the accident and wants a taller/ more visible car than the Fiesta but doesn't want a big 4x4 SUV. Main considerations but reliable, good handling on our narrower roads, comfortable, keeps value and easy to service would be ideal. Our budget is £12k to £15k. [Read more →]( [What's the best small automatic car?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 I'm hoping there may be a small 4 or 5 door torque converter automatic about 1480mm high with good performance and handling about VW Lupo size. Any help will be much appreciated! [Read more →]( [What are the laws on parking vans in residential areas?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 We live in a residential street and every day from around 15:30 onwards there is a inconsiderate man that parks his large transit van or lately even bigger van/small truck at the end of the road on a corner. What are the rules for parking at night, especially if you have a larger van? [Read more →]( [How do I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds? [Read more →]( [Forward Assist in my car doesn't work in cold weather - what is the problem?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 Below 4C the forward lane assist camera refuses to function in my Honda Jazz so all lane guidance and other safety features refuse to function until the temperature rises above 5C. Please can you give me advice? [Read more →]( [What automatic car do you recommend?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 We currently have an Audi A6 estate and a VW Polo both auto total value at the mo £16-£17K. We are looking to consolidate sell 2 buy 1. Maybe something a bit bigger than the polo and smaller than the A6. I have been thinking of a Toyota Corolla 1.8 tourer (estate) used £15-£20K what do you think ,or any alternative suggestions. Needs to be automatic ,take golf clubs and be up to the odd long trip to Spain & Portugal. [Read more →]( [Can I get a van speed limiter removed?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 I’m looking at purchasing a 67 plate Citroen Berlingo which currently has its speed restricted to 62mph. Is it possible to get this removed and at what kind of cost? [Read more →]( [Is the Citroen C4 Cactus safe?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 Please advise if a used Citroen C4 Cactus is a good buy, given its 4-star Euro NCAP rating. I think this is due to the absence of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) when tested in 2014. Should this deter us? I think it gained AEB in a later facelift. Do you know when this happened, so I can look for cars from this date which had AEB? [Read more →]( [Is it safe to have a spacesaver wheel that's a different size?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 I need to get a space saver wheel for my SEAT Arona SE Technology that has 17-inch wheel but I can only find 18-inch wheels. Would that be ok? [Read more →]( [Do I need beam deflectors on LED headlights for driving in Europe?]( Posted by on 12 April, 2024 Does my 2018 Audi A5 S line with LED lights need beam deflectors to drive in Europe? I am told it has flat beam headlights. [Read more →]( [Two houses, one insurance policy - which address should I use?]( Posted by on 11 April, 2024 I co-own a house and have recently bought another in a different part of the country. During a year I guess I will be spending more time at the new house although that might not necessarily be the case. All my car details such as my driving licence, car insurance and V5C are registered at the address I co-own. Does it matter which address is on the documents? [Read more →]( [Is diesel or petrol better for a used car?]( Posted by on 11 April, 2024 What are the advantages/disadvantages of diesel over petrol for a ten year old car? [Read more →]( [I've lost my locking wheel nut, what can I do?]( Posted by on 11 April, 2024 I appear to have mislaid my wheel lock release nut. What are the options for overcoming this problem? [Read more →]( [Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways?]( Posted by on 11 April, 2024 You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets you drive straight through the same lane as lorries, and you are then charged, and pay, online. Can you advise where to sign up for this pass? [Read more →]( [My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried?]( Posted by on 11 April, 2024 We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this is normal with the Vitara and the pads we are using have been modified by Suzuki. We were told this is normal for Vitaras. Even if the pads were to be replaced the noise would reoccurr at some point. We'd like your opinion please. [Read more →]( [How much is my 1968 Land Rover Series 2a Carawagon worth?]( Posted by on 10 April, 2024 Our beloved 1968 Land Rover Series 2a Carawagon has been owend since May 2000. Although no longer requiring yealy MOT's, the Landy has been regularly maintaind only by professional Land Rover specialists and supported by all MOT's, work and parts invoices. Regrettably, my health has been severly rocked and I am no longer able to tour as we used to and, sadly, I have to sell. I am therefore writing to you for your guidence over price and best place to advertise. [Read more →]( [Main dealer or local garage family own garage?]( Posted by on 10 April, 2024 Does my Toyota garage use premium oil for my hybrid car? Or best to turn to my local garage? [Read more →]( [Do I still need to tell the DVLA if I have had my glaucoma corrected?]( Posted by on 10 April, 2024 I had close angle glaucoma but I had it sorted a few year ago I had them lasered to fix it, do I still have to inform the DVLA? [Read more →]( You received this email because you signed up to our mailing list. If you’re not interested in receiving our newsletter any more, you can: [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( Honestjohn.co.uk 5 New Street Square London United Kingdom EC4A 3TW