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[Read more →]( [What used premium SUV do you recommend I buy?]( Posted by on 12 September, 2024 I am looking to buy a used premium SUV so it has some latest spec like digital display, cruise control, auto speed limit etc. I wanted to buy a 3 to 4 year old ones so i get it for a reasonable price. I expect it to be drive well/smooth ride/economical/reliable. I am planning to keep it for next 7 years at least. so looking for long term option here. My budget is up to £25K. Can you please suggest few choices? [Read more →]( [I'm a driving instructor - do I need to tell my insurer about someone hitting my instructor car?]( Posted by on 12 September, 2024 I notice in a recent response that you stated that incidents/claims count against the driver. I am an ADI and last year there were two incidents when my instructor car was hit by a third party. In both cases third party insurer accepted full responsibility and in both cases a pupil was driving at the time. On that basis do I need to declare these incidents when insuring my private use only car ? [Read more →]( [Is Cataclean safe for my car?]( Posted by on 12 September, 2024 Please can you tell me if Cataclean is safe to use on my car ? I have suspected problem with the catalytic converter. I don’t want to risk blocking anything up though. I really would appreciate some advice. Thank you. Or is there a better product ? [Read more →]( [How can I protect my car from the elements?]( Posted by on 12 September, 2024 I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the new property has a garage it is too small to house the Porsche. the car will fit in the garage but I'm unable to open the door wide enough to exit. There is sufficient room to park the car outside adjacent to the drive but I would need to protect it from the elements, any suggestions would be appreciated. [Read more →]( [Do the brake lights show under regenerative braking?]( Posted by on 11 September, 2024 My wife's car has s strong regenerative braking mode. When slowing down at a junction or whatever do the brake lights get illuminated? [Read more →]( [How much does a Cat S marker affect the price of a car?]( Posted by on 11 September, 2024 I have a Cat S car thar drives very well all and works as it should. What do you value a car of this type? [Read more →]( [What family estate for £10,000 do you suggest?]( Posted by on 10 September, 2024 Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live in London and it needs to be ULEZ compliant. Thinking about Auris / Corolla as we have a budget of around £10 to £13k. [Read more →]( [Is repeated rapid charging bad for an EV?]( Posted by on 10 September, 2024 I would like to get a Fiat 500e but don't have the facility to charge at home. The nearest charger is a nearby supermarket which only allows 2 hours charging. Would it harm the car if I used a rapid charger every time I charged the car? [Read more →]( [Can I buy an electric or hybrid car for £4000?]( Posted by on 10 September, 2024 We are looking for a small electric or hybrid car, for under £4k, which can travel say 150-200 miles on a full charge and is auto. What would you recommend ? [Read more →]( [How much of a car is required to register it?]( Posted by on 10 September, 2024 How much of a vehicle has to be there to register it? I have not got it all and the marque isn't on the DVLA system. [Read more →]( [Is there a difference between community speedwatch devices and police equipment?]( Posted by on 10 September, 2024 For speeding offences my local police force has stated that CSW (Community Speedwatch) operates the rule of 10% + 3mph. CSW equipment is different from SEU (Speed Enforcement Unit) equipment, which is why there is a slight difference. This is set the same across all but two police forces in the UK. The 'difference' is CSW 'speeders' are treated differently from offenders caught by Speed Enforcement Users (the police), with a warning letter, whereas SEU infringers can be convicted. The two treatments for speeding are anomalous. Are you aware of this variance? [Read more →]( [What electric estate car do you recommend?]( Posted by on 9 September, 2024 I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want something similar (even more luggage room preferred) but electric. I don't want to pay more than £60k. What do you suggest? [Read more →]( [How can I find out the number of former keepers for a vehicle?]( Posted by on 8 September, 2024 Is there a way to find out the number of former keepers of a car, from the number plate alone? [Read more →]( [How many electric cars are there in the UK?]( Posted by on 8 September, 2024 Do you know the latest percentage of Electric Vehicles (excluding Lorries) in the UK? [Read more →]( [Do automatic cars have traction control?]( Posted by on 8 September, 2024 Do automatics have traction control? [Read more →]( [The fan on my car keeps running when it's switched off - what is the cause?]( Posted by on 7 September, 2024 My 2015 Peugeot 3008 fan keeps running after switching off the engine. It suddenly dies off but immediately you start the car and turn it off, the fan will start running again and it's affecting the car's battery. Is there a solution? [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