Honda Civic auto not as efficient as we'd hope

I was always under the impression that new cars had better fuel consumption than older ones. I recently bought a new model (second hand) Honda Civic 1.8 ivtec ES auto having had the old model (same spec)...

Best soft-roader?

I am planning on buying a used 4x2 soft roader and have up to £20k to spend. I would like a mix of performance, resale value and economy. I drive about 10,000 miles per year and have considered a Yeti,...

Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine?

I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol engine to avoid DPF problems. All reviews for these...

Battery charging advice

Assuming I connect the charger correctly, is it safe to charge the battery in my Honda Civic without removing it from the vehicle? I have a modern CTEK charger which is supposed to be safe to leave on...

Are There any 6 seater cars produced - What would you recommend?

I have three married children each with 2 children. Ages range from 1-9 years. When we go out as a family with each family unit we number 6. Obviously a 5 - seater is not sufficient to all fit in one...

My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable.

Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that was reliable, economical and practical. Next March...

How should I drive my diesel Honda to protect the DPF, EGR valves and other diesel-related components?

I am taking possession of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 iDTEC EX auto at the end of the month. With previous diesel vehicles I have driven them from new following your guidelines with no problems. Unfortunately...

Can I claim for pothole damage to my Honda Jazz?

I bought my wife a new Honda Jazz in September 2012. On Wednesday, she was driving along an unlit road when she hit a pothole with her nearside front wheel. It was raining and visibility was poor. The...

Which car would make a good runaround for my parents?

My parents are in their 60s and looking for a new car. They don't want anything flash, just something small and reliable that isn't too expensive to run. They will mainly use it to get around town with...

Buying a small 5 door car

If you had to choose between a brand new Skoda Fabia SE and an 18 month old demo Honda Jazz with 9000 miles on the clock both costing £8,995 which would you recommend?