Opinions on the Honda Civic?

My daughter and son in-law are looking to buy a Honda Civic, as it lots of room for the bits needed travelling with their young baby. They have around £8000 to spend - anything you would recommend or watch...

Which British-built car should we buy?

We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets of golf clubs. We drive about 5000 miles per year...

Which tourer or small MPV?

We would like to replace our 2002 Rover 75 Tourer diesel with a tourer or a small MPV. The Rover suits us well, but we'd prefer something physically smaller which is comfortable and reliable. It will be...

Why is the oil level rising in my Honda Civic diesel?

My Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC, which I bought last month with 5800 miles on the clock, appears to be making oil. I have done 700 miles and the level has risen at least half an inch on the dipstick since...

Is the Honda Jazz a good replacement for my Honda Accord?

I currently own a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0i Executive automatic and would like to downsize to something easier to get in and out of, with cheaper running costs. A diesel does not seem to be an option. We...

Can a 2012 Honda CR-V be fitted with 16in wheels from 2006 model?

HJ has frequently maintained that downsizing the wheel for a winter tyre is a good move. My wife's new Honda CR-V SE+ DTEC has 17x6.5in rims with 5x114 stud holes, shod with 225/65 R17. I want to put...

Buying a Honda Civic - petrol or diesel.?

My 2005 Honda Type S has covered 200k without hitch. The 2.0-litre chain cam engine is perfect. I do 25-30k per year, mostly motorway, and I am thinking of getting a replacement Honda Civic as the dealer...

Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten?

My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use nitrogen in the tyres and pump up to fully laden pressures (2)...

My car is too noisy on the motorway

We purchased a Honda CR-V 12 months ago. It is a nice car to drive, and we have had no issues. However, when the car is driven on a motorway the car becomes extremely noisy. So much so that if you are...

Skoda Fabia or Honda Jazz - which would you choose?

I have a choice between late 2008 1.2 12v Skoda Fabia, 23,300 miles @ £5500, and 2006 1.4ES Honda Jazz, 46,000 miles @ £4779. Which one please? Both have full service records and both have been well...