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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [Will the £40,000 premium car tax level ever increase?]( Posted by on 25 November, 2023 It is almost impossible to buy an EV with a near 300 mile range for less than the magic £40k. Do you think there are grounds for raising the limit to £45k? I don’t believe the £40k band has ever changed. [Read more →]( [Should I choose an automatic or manual MINI Cooper S?]( Posted by on 24 November, 2023 I plan to buy a MINI Cooper S. The price is the same for a manual or double-clutch transmission. I prefer to use a manual box, which I assume is more reliable than a DCT. However, I would appreciate your view on whether it makes more sense to order a DCT? [Read more →]( [Where is the fusebox on a Ford Ka+?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 Where can I find the fusebox for Ford Ka + 2018? Looked under bonnet of car as other sites say the fuse for washer pump is there. Tried there but no single fuses that I could see. Looked in glovebox and not sure if it's behind there but can't see how to take it off. [Read more →]( [I can't pick up my new car until January but the dealer wants to register it in December, will this affect its value?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 After ordering my car 7 months ago, it has now arrived. I am going on holiday and can't collect it until January. My dealer says he must register it in December even though I will not have use of it. Will this affect its value when sold? [Read more →]( [What's the most economical small SUV?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 What is the most economical small SUV? I've been looking at the Puma (say 1 year old) but after reading your review of the ST you don't get many miles to the gallon. My main journeys are mostly local. Would an Ecoboost be more economical or a different make altogether? [Read more →]( [What's the best estate car for a new driver?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 My son is looking for his first car, preferably a tourer/estate for going camping with all his gear. He has a budget of up to £8000. Which cars might suit him best? [Read more →]( [I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling, what is bad, fold down rear seats, no flat load space. I've been retired for years and need to save dosh so the nice but impracticle SLK must go too and I need a small replacement with good tax and insurance rates but room for golf clubs, flat load space and fun to drive. Oh and cruise control, not averse to automatic. Suggestions? [Read more →]( [How often should I have my oil and filter changed?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 How often should I change the oil and filter on my 2018 Ford C-MAX diesel? [Read more →]( [A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because it was approaching a 5 year old cut off that my company requires. Getting the tax and insurance for the newer vehicle I noticed that the g/km of CO2 has gone up from 103g/km to 118g/km despite it essentially being exactly the same engine and in fact the older car didn't require 'ad-blue' but the newer one does. The car tax I am paying as a result is higher despite thinking I was buying technically and performance wise, exactly the same car. Can you explain why the CO2 has risen so much on the newer one? [Read more →]( [My MINI Cooper S 2014 central display is not working, is there a fix for this?]( Posted by on 21 November, 2023 I have a 2014 Mini Cooper S. The central display opens, moves to the main menu then goes blank. This cycle then repeats ad infinitum. In the short period the main menu is shown, the radio can be adjusted and heard and the other options appear to display normally before the screen goes blank and it begins again. Is there a simple fix to revert it to the normal functionality? Any ideas? [Read more →]( [Can I trickle charge my hybrid?]( Posted by on 20 November, 2023 I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the ability to use the EOBD socket as wellas normal battery clams and 12v cigar plug. However, before risking damage to my car I have tried to investigate it's possible use. I had assumed the starter battery would be the standard 12v lead acid unit but I believe the battery is an AGM battery to cater for the intelligent stop/go function. I have two questions. Firstly.am I safe to use this on an AGM battery and secondly, am I safe to use the EOBD socket? The dealer says OK but should connect directly to the battery terminals. Normally I would remove the live connection but don't really want to risk that as it will upset the car. [Read more →]( [Is it better to do a speed awareness course or take three points and a fine?]( Posted by on 20 November, 2023 Is it better to do a speed awareness course or take three penalty points? [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