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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What's the most reliable car for under £2,000?]( Posted by on 20 January, 2023 I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget? [Read more →]( [Will my no-claims bonus expire?]( Posted by on 20 January, 2023 Can a no-claims bonus run out? I sold my car 18 months ago and I'm still waiting for its replacement to arrive. What will happen if I don't take out a new policy in the next 12 months? [Read more →]( [DVLA has suspended my driving licence - is my car insurance still valid?]( Posted by on 20 January, 2023 My son is a named driver on my car insurance policy, but the DVLA has stopped my driving licence as I had a medical problem following an accident. Is my car insurance still valid? [Read more →]( [Can I upgrade the headlights on a Mercedes-Benz B-Class?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2023 I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. I would like to uprate the headlight bulbs to H7. Can you tell me how I can do this? [Read more →]( [How can I update my SEAT Ateca's navigation map system?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2023 I own a 2017 SEAT Ateca. I can't update the navigation system. I've owned the car since new and my local SEAT dealer cannot update the memory card. Are you aware of similar problems with SEAT models that need a new card rather than downloading updates via the internet? [Read more →]( [Can I fit larger wheels and tyres to my Mercedes-Benz B-Class?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2023 I recently purchased a 2005 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and would like to upgrade it. Can the wheels and tyres be upsized safely? [Read more →]( [What's the best small off-roader?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Urban Cruiser but would value your opinion. [Read more →]( [What's the best premium estate car for £25,000?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the BMW 530 XDrive, Mercedes-Benz E350, and Audi A6. I do about 12,000 miles per year and would like better performance but need storage space for my fishing gear. What would you buy? [Read more →]( [Will a warranty and service plan still be valid if the company goes bust?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 I have seen a car for sale with an online retailer. It includes a number of extras in the price. Can you tell me who would honour the warranty and service plan if the online company went bust? [Read more →]( [Which car has the best suspension system for comfort?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 Can you recommend a car for under £10,000 with a good standard of ride comfort? I am open to buying an older and cheaper model, but it must have good seats and low cabin noise. [Read more →]( [Which cars use a torque converter automatic gearbox?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 Can you tell me which cars use a torque converter? [Read more →]( [Road debris has damaged my van - who is liable?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2023 Road debris has caused over £900 worth of damage to my Renault Trafic. It happened on the A48, close to junction 49 on the M4 motorway in Wales. A tree and its branches were on the road and I could not avoid the debris (driving over it). Later that day I decided to go to my local mechanic for him to have a look for any damage, just in case. On the way there the alarm for low fuel came on, where there should have been over 3/4 of a tank of fuel there after filling up the evening before. The mechanic on looking had found that the fuel tank bolt holders had been ripped off. I have dash cam footage of the incident. Do you think I could claim against the agency that's responsible for the [Read more →]( [Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Audi Q2 - which is best?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 I’m considering buying a 12-month-old SUV. I've narrowed my choice to the Mercedes-Benz GLA or Audi Q2. Which car would you recommend? [Read more →]( [Will a plug-in hybrid save me money if I use it as an EV?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper to run the car on petrol only? [Read more →]( [What's the best plug-in hybrid SUV for £35,000?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 I want to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). I have a budget of £35,000. I have a dilemma, I have supported Land Rover since the early eighties and would like to carry on supporting UK manufacturing. I would like to move from my diesel Freelander to a more environmentally friendly SUV, however, I only cover 4000 miles a year. I need load-carrying capacity and all-wheel drive, the Freelander served me adequately. I am considering a second-hand plug-in hybrid and have been looking across Land Rover, Toyota and BMW but they are either not available or will no way meet my £35000 budget. Any ideas? [Read more →]( [What's the best seven seater for towing a caravan?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family holidays (with my three children and friends/relatives). The new seven-seat SUV diesel options are rather limited these days and I'm assuming I'll need another Kodiaq but I feel they’re a bit dated now, perhaps there could be another option in a similar price range? [Read more →]( [I need to downsize my car, what do you recommend for £20,000?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 Can you recommend a compact car with easy access to replace my Hyundai i30? I need something one size smaller as I'm struggling to get in/out of my existing car. The replacement can be new or used but must have lots of tech and an automatic gearbox. I have £20,00 to spend. [Read more →]( [Banned from driving, is my car insurance still valid?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 I have been banned from driving for several months. My insurance policy has my wife registered as a secondary driver, can she drive the vehicle without having to change or inform the insurance company? [Read more →]( [What's the best car for £5,000 - £7,000?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2023 Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable and economical car for £5,000 - £7,000? The vehicle must handle long journeys of 600 miles on a regular basis. However, for the majority of the time I'll be doing short journeys and my partner (who recently passed the test) will also be driving the car (so it must be easy to drive and park). The road quality in my area is relatively poor so need something that can handle a few bumps. I've been browsing for a long time but struggling to find something that will fit the bill. I have considered mid-sized hatchbacks such as the Fiat Bravo, Renault Megane or Alfa Romeo Guilietta (although admittedly the latter mainly due to style over practicality). Can you recommend any other suitable vehicles? [Read more →]( [Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery?]( Posted by on 16 January, 2023 I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles a year and often spends three or four weeks without starting. I'm assume the battery is discharging and then re-charging when I start the car. I've had a couple of occasions where a warning message has appeared stating: 'battery low do not switch off engine'. Should I replace the battery? Is this something I can do myself? Can I fit a trickle charger or would the car need some type of modification in order to use one? [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