A new car like a Vauxhall Agila

I know nothing about cars. I want a car with a similar shape to the Vauxhall Agila (having written off my 2006 car). I am regularly doing the London to Brighton run so want something that is good on distance...

Will the 2012 Civic be available with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox?

Is the 2012 Civic to be a diesel-engined car only? Is there to be a petrol version? And an automatic one?

Whereafore auto

For over 50 years I have been driving conventionally geared cars I am now 81 and considering moving to a slightly smaller car, an automatic Fiesta in place of my Toyota Auris. I drive about 14,000 miles...

Buying ultra low mileage cars

A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had a stroke two years ago. What are the pitfalls of...

Higher car

We would welcome your advice about selecting a replacement car. At the moment we drive a BMW 118 SE petrol automatic. We live on a steep hill and last winter could only get into our drive with the help...

Diescision time

We are close to buying a Honda CR-V auto but can’t decide between petrol or diesel. We only do approx 12,000 miles per year so not sure it’s worth getting a diesel, but do you get better performance from...

Wandering steering

My 2004 Jazz steering has always "wandered" when going straight ahead making frequent slight adjustments necessary. Your latest review of the Jazz (2008 on) in "What's Good" comments on improvements...

2’s company

My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...

7-year glitch

My 8-year old 2003/52 Honda Civic Coupe 'died' quite dramatically on the M62 when the no. 4 conrod pierced the block. Regularly serviced throughout its short life, the last occasion being July 1st. and...

Automatic decision

I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central London, with longer distances (up to 300 miles)...