Cabin fumes

I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock. There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which I have dealt with by having the recirculate air function...

Excesive brake wear

In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised to hear that the pads were worn 50%(os) and 70%(ns). The...

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...

Car improvements after a service

During its first 90,000 miles my Civic pinked under acceleration below 2,500rpm unless I used my right foot with great sensitivity. This week the car had a 90,000 mile service and all the pinking has...

Small car with easy access

We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines & automatic gearboxes. The Verso S & Venga seem...

Small economic automatics

Could you recommend a small, econonical automatic car? I would prefer diesel but would consider petrol if good mpg. The automatic is the critical factor.

Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife?

My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort of spec would be: Polo or Fiesta-sized, 5-door,...

Honda Jazz is missing advertised air-con

Bought a Honda Jazz from 'The car shop megastore' in Doncaster, which was advertised online as having air con. When I went I didn't know what to look for but on getting home I checked the manual and found...

We are a two car family and want to buy 2 new econdhand cars

We are a two car family (P-reg Ford Escort with 80k on clock and 04-reg Honda Accord with 110k on clock). Both cars have full service history and are excellent runners. We now want to buy two second-hand...

Which accident management?

My wife has been offered free Honda Happiness Accident Management for her three year old Jazz. In view of the adverse comments about 'accident management companies' is it a good idea to accept, and if...