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In your view, would it be better to wait until the end of August / early September, when more trade-ins should become available with the release of the 73 registration plate? [Read more →]( [What MPV can I buy with front parking sensors?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 I'm desperate to change my Zafira for a newer car, have been looking at various options, C3 Aircross was my favourite until I did a test drive and the chunky high bonnet was very different to my old Zaf, which was when I discovered that not many SUV type vehicles have front parking sensors! Living in a very rural area with much reversing and squeezing through gaps, I'm a bit wary. Any suggestions for my £14k budget? [Read more →]( [Should I buy a used Lexus with a gap in the service history?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 Should I buy a 2017 Lexus which has five Lexus dealer services in the record although there's a gap of 3 years? The car is being sold by a Lexus dealer. [Read more →]( [Are commercial historic vehicles exempt from tax and ULEZ congestion charges?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 If a van is registered as a historic vehicle and is used for business will it be exempt from tax and ULEZ and Congestion charges? [Read more →]( [Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and electric vehicles? [Read more →]( [I'm buying a new BMW X1, will it have the latest operating system?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 I would just like your view on the following. For many, many months I have been trying to buy a new BMW X1 (U11 series) and finally managed to source one for estimated delivery in September. I am aware BMW are in the process of changing their infotainment system from Operating System 8 to Operating System 9 - improving its usability. Can I insist my new car has this 'upgrade'? Or if not, is it like an iPhone for example, where the operating system software can be routinely updated? [Read more →]( [How do I register for the ULEZ zone in Madrid?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 I am transiting through Spain later in the year and need to stop in Madrid overnight to catch up with an old friend. I have searched extensively on the internet but cannot find anyway of booking the necessary display badge to be able to enter the LEZ zone. I have a 2017 diesel, do you have any information on how I go about pre-registering? [Read more →]( [I'm selling my 1972 Triumph Stag, what's it worth?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 How much can I get for my 1972 Triumph Stag? [Read more →]( [Do modern automatics offer any engine braking?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going downhill. A friend of mine has recently bought a Volvo XC40 Auto 1.5 PHEV and claims there is no engine braking at all, his dealer told him that automatic cars do not have engine braking and advised him to use the cruise control to limit the speed when descending hills. Your comments would be most welcome. [Read more →]( [How can I stop the driver's seat in my Mazda CX-30 moving when I open the door?]( Posted by on 2 August, 2023 How do I stop the electronic driver's seat in a Mazda CX-30 (2020) returning to default position when door is opened? [Read more →]( [What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels), and colour. Also what should I expect to pay for the right model? Also, what would be the best model to use everyday as I'm fed up with modern cars! [Read more →]( [I'm rejecting a car but the dealer is deducting £2000 for loss of value, is this fair?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 I purchased a BMW X3 2019 model in Jan 2023 and it has developed issues with its brake discs. I have given the dealer four opportunities to repair but they have not been able to. I have now rejected the car as I raised the issue within six months. They are now deducting £2000 for seven months which I find quite excessive given the hassle I have been through. How is usage normally calculated and how do I know this figure is fair? [Read more →]( [Is it legal to park on the pavement?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 If I park on a wide pavement with double yellow lines painted on the road an I technically parking on double yellow lines? My son parked his van on a wide pavement so wasn't blocking either the pavement or the road. A traffic warden told him he must have 2 wheels on the road. Im sure this would be illegal as it would mean he is parking on the road. This happened in Edinburgh. Would he still be libel for a parking ticket while parked on the pavement. [Read more →]( [Can I upgrade my car audio to receive DAB+?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 Can my Ford B-Max radio be upgraded for DAB+? [Read more →]( [Can I buy a hybrid even if I don't use it during the winter?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used for four months each year? [Read more →]( [A recall was issued for Volvo V70 2.0L diesels, what year does this affect?]( Posted by on 31 July, 2023 I was interested in buying a Volvo V70 2.0L diesel estate but have read there was / is a recall on some of them due to the inlet manifold melting because they are made from plastic. Even if it does not catch fire I don't fancy sitting in a car with the smell of hot plastic entering the ventilation system. I was looking for one around the 2010 to 2012 year, my question to you is what years did Volvo fit these plastic manifolds and were they also fitted to the 2.4L diesel. Thank you for any help you can give or if you can advise were I can get an answer other than the Volvo Owners Forum as I want to be sure. [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