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I drove it to its MoT fine and just mentioned a squeak from the clutch pedal, and now they say its undriveable! [Read more →]( [Can I leave my 2023 hybrid Toyota Corolla for a week at the airport?]( Posted by on 8 September, 2023 I will need to park my 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8 at an Airport Carpark in October for 7 days. Will there be a problem with the battery (starting) when I return? Are there any precautions I should take before I park my car? I have read somewhere that hybrids don’t like to be left parked up for long periods. [Read more →]( [A car keeps parking in a disabled space without a blue badge so I can't use it, what can I do?]( Posted by on 8 September, 2023 I visit my shops in my car, but every time I go there someone is parked in the disabled bay without a badge and it’s the same person, which puts me off going to the shop because I need to get my wheelchair out. Ironically the person parked in the disabled bay goes to the gym. Is there any advice you could give me? [Read more →]( [What do you suggest as a replacement for my Citroen C3 Picasso?]( Posted by on 7 September, 2023 I need to replace my 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, I especially like the high driving position and straight up and down hatch which is great for my dog. What do you recommend? [Read more →]( [What used electric car should we replace our Honda CR-V with?]( Posted by on 7 September, 2023 We are looking to replace a petrol Honda CR-V automatic with an electric SUV and exploring what's best? Our Honda CR-V has been super reliable and we value that. The Jaguar I-Pace has superb reviews as a car and cost is good value used but lots of reports suggesting scary unreliability, build quality issues and problematic breakdown/repair support. How scared should we be of that? And should we get an alternative electric SUV instead? [Read more →]( [I bought a car that was a Cat B write off but the DVLA won't register it?]( Posted by on 7 September, 2023 I purchased a car from Cyprus which was sold as a Category B. The car is in pristine condition, full comprehensive insurance with an MoT. The regulations state that if a car is repairable and insurable, the DVLA must issue a V5 and yet they refuse. The car, an Aston DBS was subjected to minor fresh water flooding. Is there any solution? [Read more →]( [Is there a recall on the Peugeot 1.2 PureTech engine?]( Posted by on 7 September, 2023 I have seen online that there was a recall of the 1.2 PureTech across Peugeot and Citroen based on the timing chain and the wrong oil casing it to disintegrate. I have looked at a couple, with the intention to buy for my son and this concerns me now. As with Covid etc there are many cars out there with missing history and I wonder whether garages would take note of using the correct oil with 100% increase in its costs over the alternative. Does anyone have experience of the recall in the UK and what a timing belt would cost? [Read more →]( [What's the best short-mileage commuter car?]( Posted by on 6 September, 2023 I need something for traveling 15 miles a day to and back from work, but I am fussy and want something that is cheap to run, insure and maintain yet has comforts like air con, a decent stereo and a heated drivers seat. Also it must have enough grunt for overtaking on country roads when I get stuck behind someone trundling at 30mph! £15k budget and must be under 5 years old. [Read more →]( [How do I clean the windscreen washer bottle in my car?]( Posted by on 6 September, 2023 I have a 2022 Ford Focus and the washer bottle appears to be blocked with gunge, but I can’t get access to it easily. I would have tried the hosepipe method but it is in a tight position under the bonnet on the left hand side. [Read more →]( [How can I remove scratches from the piano black trim in my car?]( Posted by on 6 September, 2023 Some new cars have very high gloss plastic interior/exterior trims, often referred to as "piano finish". My Mercedes has both interior and exterior such trims. What is the best way/product to remove scratches and also to polish/preserve? [Read more →]( [Is buying a five year old electric car a gamble?]( Posted by on 5 September, 2023 If I buy a five year old electric car am I taking a huge gamble on whether the battery will last? It would be prohibitively expensive to replace. [Read more →]( [What SUV should I choose on the Motability scheme?]( Posted by on 4 September, 2023 My Motability car is due for changing next year At present I have a Mercedes B-Class. I would like an auto SUV that is comfortable with room for my Rascal shopping scooter. What do you suggest? [Read more →]( [What's the best used car for £3500?]( Posted by on 4 September, 2023 I am looking for a used car with good mileage. My car at the moment is a Kia Picanto - I have it fully serviced every year. The car is now starting to go wrong so I would like to sell it and then buy another used car. I can afford maybe £3500. I would like something that is reliable so it doesn't keep failing the MoT and also doesn't go wrong out of the MoT. Could a used Suzuki or a Toyota be the best small car for me to buy? [Read more →]( [What's a good replacement for a Skoda Yeti]( Posted by on 4 September, 2023 I have a 2016 Skoda Yeti and I’m looking to replace it over the next year. It’s a wonderful car and I want to feel the same about my next one. Must haves are automatic and heated front seats. Although I’m interested in electric cars charging it isn’t practical due my cottage location. [Read more →]( [My new car has been delayed from August to late September, will it get the new 73 reg?]( Posted by on 3 September, 2023 The estimated delivery of my new car was August, it’s now delayed till end September. Will the car reg be 23 estimated delivery date or 73 actual delivery in September? [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