CR-V or Freelander?

Just read your review of the honda. I'm going to buy either the Honda or a Freelander, but I worry about the reliability and maintenance costs on the Freelander. Which would you recommend of the two?...

My car has no spare key

Hi, I have just purchased a 2006 Honda Jazz from a friend. It has come with only one key and no "key number plate". Is it possible for me to get a spare key made? If so, where would you recommend?"...

Need a small automatic

Three months ago we bought a Toyota Urban Cruiser, we love the build quality and cabin space and overall design, but after years with automatics we have decided that we can't live with a manual. We are...

Is this 'wear and tear'?

Bought a Honda Civic from a main Honda dealership six months ago, recently a Saab engineer had a look over and said (quote) "There's a transmission whine at idle and reverse gear engagement is very,...

Faulty engine on the car I bought

1.5 weeks ago, I bought a car. Mechanic friend checked it prior to buying, did a test drive - it seemed fine. Five days later, on a motorway, I started hearing knocking noise, stopped, and after could...

Petrol vs Diesel 4WD

We are considering a 4WD (or AWD) which will mostly be used in town - approx 6-10 mile journeys with no more than 6,000 miles per year. Which models should we consider and is petrol or diesel the better...

Battery goes flat if the key is left in

why does the battery go flat if the key is left in the ignition even though the switch is in the off position?

Downsizing from a Renault Scenic

I have had two Renault Scenics but now want to downsize. Must be automatic and, as I have disabled passenger, I need a higher seating position than a normal saloon or hatchback. I rarely carry more than...

Why is there no 2.4-litre CR-V in the UK?

Any clues as to why Honda has chosen not to offer the CR-V with the 2.4Litre or even the American 2.5Litre option?

Wheel wobble on CR-V - a thank you

I asked last month for some help with a wheel vibration situation on my CR-V. After taking your advice and swapping tyres around front and back also eliminating one tyre at a time. I found two tyres...