How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission?

I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai? I'm looking for a used small/medium automatic...

Should we get a petrol or diesel Volvo V40?

We have decided to purchase a year old Volvo V40. It's a second car that would have be mostly short journeys and twice weekly 40 mile commutes, doing about 10,000 miles per year. The debate we are currently...

What second-hand luxury petrol alternatives are there to my Jaguar XF diesel?

I want to replace my much loved Jaguar XF 3.0 Portfolio diesel. Having browsed a Mercedes-Benz forecourt and found only used diesel cars on offer, I would be interested to hear your suggestions for petrol...

What economical car is suitable for elderly and tall passengers that could also do 435 miles per week?

I'm trying to buy a car suitable for my mother's mobility issues, my tall family members and my 435 miles per week. It also needs to take a walking frame in the boot. I like the Nissan Pulsar and Toyota...

Is there another Volkswagen Golf, like the Plus, that is easy to get in and out of?

My wife has replacement hips and when we bought our last car we opted for the Volkswagen Golf Plus because we find it easier to get in and out. I see that Volkswagen have dropped the Plus option now. Is...

What economical family car could fit two child seats and a dog for £15,000?

I'll soon be changing jobs and my 10 mile round trip to work will soon become 100-120 miles per day. I've currently got a Ford Fiesta, which is fine for such short journeys, but I think for the time I'll...

Should I get a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost or 1.6 petrol Powershift?

I'm considering a new/used Ford Fiesta Powershift but my local independent garage (very experienced and trustworthy) has warned me off the 1.0 Ecoboost engine as he has seen a number of failures. He says...

Should I swap my high spec 2007 Nissan Navara for a 2009 Audi A4 or a 2008 BMW 5 Series?

I own a 2007 Nissan Navara D40 LE top spec model with 70,000 miles. Every extra and gadget is installed and it's in showroom condition as I've only used it as a Chelsea tractor. It's on sale for €8000,...

Should I buy an ex-demo Hyundai i10?

In about two weeks I'm looking to buy a small runabout car to get me to work and back (about 30 minutes each way). I've come across a Hyundai i10 1.2 SE at a local Hyundai dealer. They have three cars,...

What petrol replacement would you advise for my Citroen DS3 HDi?

Any ideas of replacement for my four year old Citroen DS3 1.6 diesel? I would like to move to petrol as I'm no longer living in the countryside so mpg has dropped, I do about 8000 miles per year.