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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What small hatchback should I buy?]( Posted by on 7 July, 2023 Sadly it maybe time to part with my SEAT Leon Cupra which I bought new in 2003 as it requires approxiamately £1k of work though the engine and gearbox are perfect even after 150k miles. I would like a car that is interesting to drive and am considering an Ibiza FR but am unsure which engine Equally should I consider an alternative equivalent? It is a second car doing 5k miles per year and my budget is £7 to £9k. Your advice would be appreciated once again. [Read more →]( [Do I need to carry spare LED bulbs when driving in France?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 I travel to France frequently and among the requirements alongside a breathalyser and hi-vis vests is that is that drivers are required to carry a full set of replacement bulbs. I have just changed my car to one that has LEDs for the headlamps, tail lights, number plate and indicators etc, and am struggling to find a set of LED bulbs as I used to have for my previous incandescent bulb equipped car. Does the French law regarding spare bulbs still apply to LED equipped cars. And if so where can they be sourced? [Read more →]( [How do I keep my DPF working properly?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 I have a 2022 Dacia Duster Blue dCi. I was told to take it for a motorway run at least one a month. I only do 8500 miles per annum but half of that is motorway. Is 1700rpm @ 60mph fast enough to keep the dpf clear? [Read more →]( [Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s) would help protect the Jaguar XK engine? I believe lead replacement is less of an issue with this engine but I am concerned about the adverse effects of the ethanol content of E5 petrol. [Read more →]( [What's a good small car that will also suit an outdoor enthuisast?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 I spent 17 years in London so I never bought a car or had a car in the UK. I am a mid-40s female and ot entirely sure how I will use a car as I've mostly been "car free" and owned a car when I lived in my home country. I live in Brighton and I dream of buying a microcamper van. I'm not sure it's a wise choice as I'm not entirely clear how I will use the car just yet but I am wondering if there are any cars that are good for city living but are suitable for outdoor enthusiasts who might want to throw a tent and lots of stuff from home into a boot. [Read more →]( [What's the best back to basics hatchback?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 I need to replace a basic Renault Twingo after 13 years. The car needs to be petrol, manual, preferably with steel wheels, a full size spare, cheap to maintain and service, five doors, size up to Vauxhall Corsa or similar, boot size to hold a weekly shop for four and up to £10000 and four years old. Simple controls would be useful as I'm not into complicated tech devices. [Read more →]( [What four wheeled car can l buy and drive with full motor cycle licence?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 What four wheeled car can l buy and drive with full motor cycle licence? [Read more →]( [What's the most reliable small SUV that can cope with snow?]( Posted by on 5 July, 2023 My daughter has just started as district nurse in the wonderful but very hilly area of the Pennines, West Yorkshire. She needs a reliable automatic, probably with a petrol engine as much of the use is stop start. It's likely she will only cover 10,000 miles a year. In her role she will be expected to visit in winter. Are winter tyres or 4x4 better. She accepts new may be out of reach, but if a new option is there we'd be interested to hear. [Read more →]( [Who makes the most reliable automatics?]( Posted by on 4 July, 2023 Which car brand offers the most reliable automatic gearboxes? [Read more →]( [Why has my car insurance increased so much this year?]( Posted by on 4 July, 2023 To insure our Fiat 500C last year was £209 but this year the lowest quote anywhere is £354. That's with no changes or claims. Please can you explain this 70% increase? [Read more →]( [Can I get a generic space saver wheel for my car?]( Posted by on 4 July, 2023 I was quoted over £600 for a space saver spare wheel for my Mazda CX-30. I have seen generic 16-inch wheels on line for around £120. Would one fit and are they safe? [Read more →]( [Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars?]( Posted by on 4 July, 2023 I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does the premium supplement apply to vans or does it only apply to cars? [Read more →]( [Can you recommend a small narrow car?]( Posted by on 3 July, 2023 I wish to buy a new car soon. I'd buy a new Nissan Micra if they were still made, or a Skoda Fabia if there wasn't a 22 week wait. Please identify for me some smallish 4/5 door petrol cars, not automatic, with under 1.5 litre engines. If possible, please specify width as I have a narrow space for parking. [Read more →]( [What's the best petrol family car with a large boot?]( Posted by on 3 July, 2023 I have three children and would like a car that can give me good mileage but more importantly one with a big boot. I previously had a diesel and found that cutting down on motorway journeys meant my dpf filter egv valve was costly to replace. So now I want petrol as I have a budget of 21k and want a car that's 4-5 years old but also fairly new less than 40k mileage. [Read more →]( [What's the best seven seat MPV?]( Posted by on 3 July, 2023 I’ve had a Vauxhall Zafira for a long while. What is the best petrol 7-seater MPV at present please? [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