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I would very much value your opinion as to which vehicle is likely to be the most cosseting. [Read more →]( [How should I go about selling my 1972 Porsche 911?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 What advice can you give regarding how best to sell my 1972 barn find Porsche 911 E Lux 2.4 Coupe, RHD, mileage circa 53,000? [Read more →]( [Van engine has failed after ten months of sale - is the dealer liable for repair costs?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 My friend bought a used 2012 plate Ford Transit for her business in September 2016 for £6000 from an independent trader. After 10 months of ownership the engine has blown and it will need a reconditioned one. This is likely to cost around £2500. What, if any, are her rights to repair or refund? [Read more →]( [Is an engine flush and clean necessary on a three year old, low mileage car?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 Is an engine flush and clean necessary on a three year old, low mileage car? [Read more →]( [Intermittent starting problem with my Ford B-MAX - what do you think it could be?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 I have a 2013 Ford B-MAX Eco 1.0. It's done 52,000 miles and is regularly serviced with Ford parts. However, it has an engine malfunction light on, tick over is irregular and an intermittent starting problem when the engine is warm. Ford dealer is unable to diagnose. What do you suspect? [Read more →]( [Will I be the first registered keeper if I order a new car from a broker?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 I'm thinking of buying a new BMW 5 Series saloon and the broker prices on your site look highly competitive compared to the dealer price. Is the car first registered to my name and address? [Read more →]( [What's the most economical estate?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 What's the most economical estate? [Read more →]( [Should I sell my diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major servicing and two new tyres. Whilst I have enjoyed the car, I'm wondering if I should trade-in the car since it will soon be out of warranty and other purchased warranties (wheel and tyre damage, GAP insurance, paintwork protection) will have lapsed. The car could soon start costing money for all sorts of things previously covered. The other factor which is beginning to weigh heavily is the fact that my car has a diesel engine. Any advice, please? [Read more →]( [Our Honda Concerto has been stolen and insurer isn't helping - what should we do?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 Our treasured Honda Concerto with mileage of 27,499 has just been stolen. We are receiving shoddy service from Direct Line despite being long time customers with fully comprehensive insurance. Could you give us some guidance on what we should look for? We have been told that even if the car is found it i unlikely to be usable or repairable. It also appears that they may have some difficulty in restoring us to the position we were in prior to the theft. Accordingly, any guidance you can give us on any financial settlement would be of great assistance. [Read more →]( [What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car? [Read more →]( [Should I get a petrol Peugeot 308 or a Toyota Auris Hybrid?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2017 I'm waiting to view and test drive a Peugeot 308 Allure 1.2 (130) auto that is being moved to a more local dealership. It's a 2015 reg with only 4000 miles for £10,400. It looks a lovely car but I have also seen a 2013 Toyota Auris Hybrid Excel with 36,000miles for £10,000. You rate both cars quite highly. I mainly dive in the city and probably a max of 10 miles a day at the moment. I take a 240 mile journey about three to four rimes a year. My sensible head say the Auris is best for my type of driving but then I think I don't do that many miles so it doesnt really matter. Can you please help me make my mind up between the two? [Read more →]( [Why have I lost my no claims bonus while I've been living abroad?]( Posted by on 22 June, 2017 I've been living in Australia for the last three and half years. I'm 48 years old and have had eight years no claims bonus, but I've spoken to an insurance company and they have advised me that my no claims bonus is not valid anymore. I have been quoted over £2000 pounds for insuring an Audi A4. Please can you advise me if this is true and can I get help to get cheaper insurance? [Read more →]( [Do you think we now own the last Mitsubishi Sigma in the UK?]( Posted by on 22 June, 2017 We still own an automatic, MoT'd Mitsubishi Sigma estate, registered in 1995. Do you think we now have the last one on the UK roads? [Read more →]( [What dog friendly, Estate car should I buy for £15,000?]( Posted by on 22 June, 2017 I'm after an Estate car for my two dogs, petrol or diesel with a bit of oomph. I have £15,000 to spend. What should I buy? [Read more →]( [Should I take out a a Lexus Extended Warranty?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 I've been advised to replace a weeping water pump on my Lexus RX 450h at under 60,000 miles and less than six years old (an eye watering bill of £1800 reduced to £1200). Should I take out a Lexus Extended Warranty (£995 for two years) as insurance for any other possibly expensive failures? [Read more →]( [Is it normal practice to sign a credit agreement to have my car repaired?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 Several weeks ago another vehicle ran into the back of my car causing minor damage; cracked number plate and small star shaped crack to bumper. Insurance is with Hastings, who have passed me onto Auxillis, who want me to sign a credit agreement to get my car repaired and a hire car. I have never experienced this before with car insurance and am reluctant to sign a credit agreement to repair my car which will leave me liable for all cost even though it seems a clear cut third party fault. Is this normal practice and should I sign? If not, can my insurance refuse repair? [Read more →]( [What is the best way to get insurance to cover the car hire excess?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 I'm hiring cars on three occasions this year, one in Italy and two in the U.K. What is the best way to get insurance to cover the excess? [Read more →]( [Could I be prosecuted during the two minutes of the year that I'm not insured?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 I've just renewed my insurance with Be Wiser for the forth year in a row. I just noticed that the cover for this year ends at 23:59 on 3 July 2017 and the new starts on 00:01 on 4 July 2017. That leaves me uninsured for two minutes. What happened if I have an accident or get stopped with the police at this time? Technically, could I be prosecuted or have a claim refused? [Read more →]( [Old cam belt caused engine failure - is the dealer liable for repair costs?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his usual local garage. However, the cam belt tensioner failed in May and caused major top end damage. The belt was inspected by an independent garage and is definitely not new, therefore I can assume the tensioner bolt is also old (hence the failure). I've contacted the motorhome supplier, who is slow in responding. As I did not pay for the cam belt change (which was not carried out), what legal options do I have? [Read more →]( [Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2017 I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the air con condenser at approx £250 to replace. I'm not bothered by 'bells and whistles' or badges, I just want a comfortable, large cabin - but I suppose my car style is now 'old fashioned'. I want four doors with reasonable access for two oldies to get in the rear and probably petrol engine as I'm not doing the miles now. I have no idea about engine size - just something that has a bit of poke for motorway driving. I won't be looking at new - probably pre-reg or one year old. Any suggestions to get me started on the search would be greatly appreciated. [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. 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