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[Read more →]( [Honda Jazz Hybrid space saver wheel]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 Will the 15-inch space saver wheel from my 2015 (65) Honda Jazz SE I-VTEC fit on the new Jazz Hybrid (2023) with 15-inch wheels? I'm thinking of buying one. [Read more →]( [Porsche 997 GT3 RS v 991 GT3 Touring]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 In the privileged position of contemplating a 997.2 GT3 RS or a 991.2 GT3 touring. Obviously manual linkages are my thing having owned a string of manual 911s over the years and my current pdk equipped turbo simply being too sterile. My question is longevity, enjoyment and passing it on to my son when I'm no longer sharp enough to use the car for it's intended purpose. [Read more →]( [Possible MOT failure?]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 I have a Hyundai i30 and the tailgate door wont open on the outside but does from inside. Is this an MOT failure? [Read more →]( [Engine recall for PureTech 1.2-litre engines]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 Are there any recalls on Peugeot's PureTech 1.2-litre engines? [Read more →]( [Keyless start or keyless entry protection?]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 Do I need protection for keyless start but not keyless entry? [Read more →]( [Tyres for 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport]( Posted by on 4 April, 2023 What tyres would you recommend for the Suzuki Swift Sport? I have been disappointed with the fitted Continentals, the fronts have only lasted 14,000 miles. [Read more →]( [Selling and value]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 My MG B has been valued by my car insurance for £8,000. Can I sell it above this price? And if yes, how do I value it? [Read more →]( [Can I import a car from Japan?]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 What are the potential problems with importing a car from Japan? [Read more →]( [Can those rubber road strips measure your speed?]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 Can you advise me if 'Speed Tubes' actually accurately measure the speed of vehicles passing over them? [Read more →]( [What small 4x4 with a reversing camera should I buy?]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 I need a small, reliable, automatic 4WD, preferably with a reversing camera. Do you have any suggestions? [Read more →]( [My hybrid system is not starting]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 Why did my hybrid show not ready to start? [Read more →]( [What extended warranty would you recommend?]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 Can you tell me which firms you are recommending for extended warranty please? [Read more →]( [Eco-chips]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 Can the 'Eco-Chip' fuel saving device plugged into the OBD2 socket cause damage to vehicle systems, including PHEVs? [Read more →]( [Poor economy from my Mondeo]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests a range of 395 miles; I'm getting barely 300 miles. I have changed the oil and all the filters, plus spark plugs. Tyres have good tread, wearing evenly, and are at correct pressures. I am using premium petrol, only. The engine runs very well, with no hesitation under load. No leaks, or petrol smells noted. What do you suggest I try next? [Read more →]( [Torque Convertor Automatics]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 Is there a website with a list of every torque convertor car available in UK? I am looking for a small/medium SUV sized car - with a TC box available via Motability - but Motability cannot provide such a list. The operative that I spoke to knew no difference between CVT and TC - Trying to convince me that they were the same - they are not. [Read more →]( [Warranty claim issue]( Posted by on 3 April, 2023 My Kia Ceed 1.4 petrol 2019 is at my nearest Kia dealer due to a fault where the car was juddering and sputtering over 30mph. The dealer diagnosed a faulty coil pack which caused a spark plug to fail. The car is under warranty and was last serviced by Kia in January 2023. The dealer wants to charge me £19 for the spark plug they need to replace because the faulty coil pack damaged the spark plug. Everything else is covered under warranty. Is this normal? It seems unusual that the dealer would charge me for an item which was only a month old and was rendered faulty because of a faulty part which falls under the warranty. [Read more →]( [Service history on part ex car]( Posted by on 2 April, 2023 I have picked up a new car and dealership agreed price for my part ex. I have had the car nearly two weeks and they have said it looks like the service history has been altered for my old car, not by me may I add. They have said if I can’t find paperwork for this they will need some money from me. Is this legal after having agreed the price and car is no longer in my name? [Read more →]( [Is a petrol or diesel car better value?]( Posted by on 2 April, 2023 What’s better, the petrol or diesel Peugeot 308? [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