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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [Does Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) in a Volkswagen make a significant difference to ride comfort?]( Posted by on 10 October, 2019 We have a Golf GTI performance edition (2017 model) and love it to bits. The firm ride is great for the times when you want to push on. But - we find the ride is too firm/harsh when driving normally and just pottering about. We have already fitted Michelin CrossClimate Tyres which have helped a bit. If we were to change to a new GTI, does the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) make a significant difference to ride comfort? [Read more →]( [Is a flickering daytime running light an MoT failure?]( Posted by on 10 October, 2019 The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure? [Read more →]( [Should I avoid the i-Shift when buying a Honda Jazz?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 I was adamant in buying a Honda Jazz for my wife as this ticks the boxes with the size, price and spec of the car. Now after reading some of the reviews about the i-Shift gearbox I'm getting convinced not to? Is this the right thing to do? [Read more →]( [Is it too early to switch to an EV?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 I am in the market for a new car in the next six months. The one thing stopping me from progressing a purchase is the uncertainty of the death knell of ICE cars and being unsure of what technology to go for. What is your view on the viability of early adoption of what I see as untested tech and charging infrastructure and what is the prognosis on the depreciation of hybrid and pure electric cars? [Read more →]( [Why does my car run hot on longer journeys?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs at above 85 degrees then shoots up to 100 degrees, though lowers if I drop to 60mph. Is this an issue and any ideas to fix it? [Read more →]( [Where do I locate glow plug relay on my Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 Where do I locate glow plug relay on my Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI? [Read more →]( [If I change the battery in my BMW does it need to be reprogrammed?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 I have a 2012 BMW 520d. The battery is the original and would not start the car after not being used for two weeks. It's fine when I use the car regularly. Is this a job I can do myself, or does the battery need to be programmed? [Read more →]( [Why will my Citroen Xsara not rev properly?]( Posted by on 9 October, 2019 Do you have any advice as to why my Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol won’t rev properly? I’ve changed the throttle body and added fuel treatment. It runs and drives but it just won’t give a full rev as if it’s not getting enough fuel and sounds rough? [Read more →]( [Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK? [Read more →]( [What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and secondly what to use to protect them from corrosion? [Read more →]( [What's the best small car for £2500?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 I'm seeking a used small car to replace an ageing Nissan Micra. Preferably one that doesn't go wrong very often and is low cost to fix when it does. What models do you suggest? [Read more →]( [What cheap petrol car can carry a moped in the back?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats are unimportant as they can be removed. [Read more →]( [Should I sell my TR6 in the winter or wait until spring?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 What’s the best way to sell my low mileage TR6 in winter? Or should I wait for spring? [Read more →]( [Is the Nissan NV200 a good base for a camper conversion?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2019 I’m looking for some advice before buying a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper. I am looking for vans with a tailgate. There are suddenly a lot of 2016 available, I’m assuming as the three-year warranty has ended and there is nothing younger than this. Is it worth waiting to see if a newer one becomes available or would you say that this is a reasonable age? How do I decide between the various ones available as I understand low mileage is not necessarily always the best deal - do I go with the best dealer warranty? [Read more →]( [Do I have to tell future insurers if a named driver makes a claim on my policy?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 We have two insurance policies which are both in my wife's name as she has driven for a lot longer than me. Policy one is for a car with her as the main named driver and me as another which only does a couple of thousand miles a year. Policy two is for the car which is really our main car with me as the first named driver and my wife as the other. For about 18 months now I have been working away from home so have only driven the car on short trips home and my wife does not like driving the car so mostly stays with her own. For just over a year now our son in law was added to the policy and since then he has been the main driver. Last week he had an accident where he ran into the back of someone and tried to settle the costs without using insurance which the other driver refused. How do we stand with "shopping around" for cover for new policies for both cars? There will have been a claim made against the policy in my wife's name but neither of us were driving it or have had an accident. [Read more →]( [What are the speed limits for a van that's been converted into a camper?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 I have a Volkswagen T5 T28 van that has been converted to a camper van, the logbook has been changed by the DVLA and now states body type: Motor Caravan and the vehicle category is N1. What are the speed limits for this camper van? [Read more →]( [Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate which has failed its MoT?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT? [Read more →]( [Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car? [Read more →]( [How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this? [Read more →]( [What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2019 What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol and diesel vehicles will be absolutely illegal to travel on the public roads. My question is if this legislation is successful then what will happen with all the vintage and restored vehicles that are presented say at car shows or the many museums of old cars around the country, it would also see the end of the London to Brighton old crocks race which has given people a lot of joy for many many years plus also the end of such places like Brooklands in Surrey. [Read more →]( You are receiving this email because Honest Insights is a publication produced by HonestJohn.co.uk with your requirements and specifications in mind. It provides in depth site analysis comparative with wider industry trends. [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( HonestJohn.co.uk Ltd Unit 1 Eaglethorpe Barns Warmington Peterborough PE8 6TJ