Trading in Jazz for Picanto

I am thinking of trading in my 58 reg Honda Jazz auto (33000 miles) for a Picanto auto on a 63 plate. The Picanto is owned by the Kia garage for demos etc has done 1000 miles and is listed at £10650. I...

Particulate filter problem - can it be fixed?

In November I purchased a SEAT Ibiza from the Car Shop. Around a month later the DPF warning light came on. I consulted the handbook and took on the advice to drive at constant high speed for 15 minutes....

Which car for a couple expecting a baby?

My son in law is just about to trade his 1.8 51 plate Golf for a small/mid range auto because they are expecting a baby. Probably looking at a 3/4 year old car. I have suggested a 1.4 Jazz (because I...

Which car for lowest maintenance

I need something my wife can drive (so not a long car) that is safe and also spacious enough to accommodate two children. So a large cabin, but don't need a big boot. It must be a car that won't break...

Which used car for an elderly couple?

We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...

Honda Civic Faulty batch of cylinder heads - could you clarify?

Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review of the 2006 models in the Good & Bad section it states 'Faulty...

What car for my Dad?

My 83 year old Dad has finally come to the conclusion he needs to trade in his very low to the ground Mercedes and get a car that is easier to get in and out of. He is disabled and walks with a stick...

Which van for a gardening work

My Land Rover Discovery has failed its MOT and needs a lot of welding done. It is not worth doing the work, so I need a new vehicle for my job. It needs to be capable of towing a trailer and it needs...

Insignia or Mondeo

My son is needing to buy a car of the size of an Insignia or a Mondeo, as he is about to start a family. He is looking at about £8/9,000. He can get a newer Insignia than a Mondeo, but looking on your...

Best used family car for £4k?

I am looking for a car to replace my ageing Volkswagen Passat. We are a family of three and our next car must have a large boot with enough space for a child’s buggy. I live in London and only drive a...