Honda C-RV air con intermittent, does it need recharging?

My wife’s 2008 Honda C-RV has been an excellent car. As you always advise, the air con is kept on all the time. Recently I’ve noticed that when set to “LO”, the air from the vents is cool but not really...

Should I buy a Toyota Celica?

I fancy a Toyota Celica as a second car. Probably a T Sport 190 bhp (but not the GT with a big spoiler) 2005ish for approx £5,000 to £7,000. Should I buy with leather, is silver grey or red a good colour?...

What car should I buy for a £9,000 budget?

I have up to £9,000 to spend on a car. I do around 5,000 to 6,000 miles per annum, mostly local but with the occasional long distance journey. I'd like a petrol engine (I don't think I'll get a hybrid...

Can you recommend a small car with no boot lip?

A friend needs a smallish petrol automatic (NOT an automated manual) which has no boot lip i.e. flat entrance to boot.

Can you recommend a family car?

I don't drive a lot, say less than 5,000 miles per year, and have a budget around £10,000. The car is mainly for social use, I drive at most twice per week, except holiday. I used to have an Audi A3 and...

Should I buy a new Honda Jazz?

I have had a Honda Jazz for seven years now and am thinking of swapping it for an automatic, possibly a hybrid. I do very few long journeys but use my car a lot for shortish local journeys. I would be...

Does the 2021 Honda Jazz have a CVT gearbox?

We have a 2021 Honda Jazz and I am puzzled as to whether, when the petrol engine is driving the car, if this is through a direct drive or through a CVT gearbox (presumably with stepped ratios). I asked...

Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris?

I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota Yaris, which will be the better alternative for...

Can you recommend a good size family car for up to £6,000?

I am a mother of two and would love a nice size family car that can fit two car seats in the back and also a large pushchair in the boot. I have a budget of £5,000 - £6,000 to spend and I am very indecisive...

Can you recommend a Ford Fusion replacement?

My trusty and much loved Ford Fusion, as of this morning, is no more so I’m now looking for something similar as a replacement. Whilst annual mileage will be low (around 7,000) and mostly used locally...