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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What comfortable car would you recommend that's easy to get in and out of?]( Posted by on 18 May, 2023 My wife and I are both suffering from ageing we are looking for a car which is easy to gain access and getting out. We have looked at a Skoda Kamiq, Honda Jazz and the Kia Niro. Would you have a suggestion? We want a comfortable and quiet drive as we do 2 hour drives twice weekly. We have a maxinum of £25,000. [Read more →]( [What automatic petrol SUV do you recommend?]( Posted by on 18 May, 2023 I need to get a used automatic petrol SUV but which would you recommend? My soon to be 13 year old Nissan Qashqai diesel is about to die. [Read more →]( [Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for an electric car?]( Posted by on 18 May, 2023 Do I need a Crit'Air vignette for my Mercedes EQA for Cherbourg and the surrounding region? [Read more →]( [Why will my insurer not cover my new car?]( Posted by on 18 May, 2023 I've just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X 2020, and when I tried to insure it with my current car insurers, they just replied we don't insure that type of car with no explanations, so we went else where. But why do some insurers not insure this type of car, when I thought that it was only cars that were too expensive to fix, or stolen too much that were the common reason for refusing, but I wouldn't have thought that this car comes under those criteria, or does it? [Read more →]( [What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft? [Read more →]( [Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases are in the backlog and for how long? [Read more →]( [Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which presumably would effect power consumption. [Read more →]( [Can storing a hybrid for several months damage the batteries?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 My son is thinking of buying a Toyota Yaris Cross which may be left in storage for some months at a time. No electric supply will be available. Can this damage the drive battery or accessory battery? [Read more →]( [Should I reject a used car that has been awaiting repair for three weeks?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I purchased a used car from a dealer in November and from day one it has had a recurring intermittent fault, causing the car to enter limp mode. The dealer encouraged me to keep the car and they would fix it. After numerous trips to garages the car is still not repaired and is now residing at another garage where it’s been for three weeks. The car is under warranty. What rights do I have in returning the car? I would obviously have not kept the car knowing it seemingly is very hard to repair. [Read more →]( [Can I reject a car because the hybrid range is less than what I was told?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually 13 miles. Is this grounds to reject the car? [Read more →]( [Can you buy a new car with a CD player?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 Are any car manufacturers supplying cars that have a CD player, as well as radio and in-car entertainment systems ? [Read more →]( [Can an MoT advisory be challenged?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 My car has just passed its MoT but with an advisory to monitor/repair a 'slightly distorted' road wheel. Although it's only an advisory, it's still quite a blight on my car should I wish to sell it this year. Obviously, if it's a saftey issue I'll have the repair done, but the garage can't or won't demonstrate the problem to me, saying it's a self-populating drop down box on the VT20 pass document. Can I insist that they prove the advisory is correct, or ask them to remove it from the VT20 if it can't be demonstrated. Or perhaps request that they re-test it, and remove the incorrect advisory? If not can I lodge a complaint with the DVSA? [Read more →]( [I bought a car that was advertised as ULEZ compliant but turned out not to be - what can I do?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I recently purchase a vehicle which was sold as being ULEZ compliant. I asked the dealer to confirm this which they did in writing. On completion of the purchase I checked the V5 from which it is clear that the engine is EU5 with NOx of .17. So non compliant. The vehicle was first registered on 27th October 2015 after what I believe was the last date for registration of new EU5 (15th September 2015). The TFL site and other state the vehicle is compliant based on registration date I believe but clearly it is not. Why was this vehicle allowed to be registered and has the dealer misrepresented the vehicle (perhaps innocently), if so should it be liable for the loss in value of a non compliant vehicle? [Read more →]( [I bought van and have discovered it has differing VIN numbers - where do I stand?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I bought a van a year ago with an MoT. I went to renew the MoT and was told that it has different VIN Numbers. Where do I stand to give it back? [Read more →]( [Will changing away from runflat tyres help the ride comfort on my BMW?]( Posted by on 17 May, 2023 I have owned a BMW 320i XDrive from new in 2016. I have always found the ride to be noisy and hard but enjoyed the sharp steering and power response. The car has done 25000 miles and I anticipate the original tyres - Pirelli 225/ R18's- will need to be changed soon. The car's "comfort" mode makes little difference. Now I'm 75 and looking for a quieter, more comfortable ride. Will changing to pneumatic tyres help or should I consider a new car? I would look for auto transmission, petrol or petrol/hybrid and fwd or 4wd. I could allocate £10,000 plus trade in but need any new car to fit in my garage so a maximum width of 2.0 metres. What do you suggest? [Read more →]( [What small automatic would you suggest?]( Posted by on 15 May, 2023 Is there a small reliable car, new or secondhand, with a good ride, no more than 4000mm long, 0-60mph under 11 seconds and available with torque converter automatic? [Read more →]( [What should we replace our Audi Q5 with?]( Posted by on 15 May, 2023 We will replace our Audi Q5 (2019) this year and want to switch to either petrol or hybrid. We like the quality and style of the Audi but were thinking of something slightly smaller - our daughter has a Nissan Qashqqai which she loves and which we are considering. Any other makes/models? [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