Would you recommend a Mercedes-Benz B-Class or Honda Jazz to replace my C-Class?

I would like your advice regarding replacing my Mercedes-Benz C-Class for a more wheelchair friendly vehicle. I had test driven the Mercedes B-Class and liked the high driving position and large boot for...

What's causing a noise to come from the front left-hand side of my Honda FR-V at speed?

I have a Honda FR-V 1.7, bought in 2005 and it makes a noise when I drive at speed. The noise comes from the left side of the front of the car. It has been with the mechanic for three days and neither...

Which Hatchback? Petrol or Diesel? On a £4,000 budget? A car for life?

My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting and long distance driving (ie to Wales, Scotland...

Wheel and tyre sizes on a Honda CR-V

I have just ordered a new Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi ES. It comes as standard with 18-inch wheels and I am aware you have suggested it would ride better on 17-inch wheels. If I went for this option whilst the...

Why is my Honda Civic hybrid returning just 37mpg? Are hybrids useless?

Are hybrids pointless? I have a Honda Civic 1.4 IMA hybrid. It returns less than 37mpg, confirmed by the trip meter and by calculation. I've contacted Honda, who declined to take any action, citing all...

What would you recommend to replace my wife's T-reg Toyota Yaris?

My wife currently drives a T-reg Toyota Yaris, which has been a fantastic car. We are thinking of changing. She only drives 7,000 a year. We like the Suzuki Swift, but is there another you would recommend?

Are Honda Accord fog light lenses particularly prone to breaking?

The glass of both of my front fog lights has broken within a month of each other. The car is garaged and not left anywhere unusual and no sign of damage anywhere else on the front bumper. Am I just unlucky...

Can you recommend an economical 4WD vehicle to replace our Jeep?

Our fantastic Jeep is sadly coming to the end of its life. We need to replace it with something equally good in the snow (we live in Scotland). The Jeep would take us through anything when other four-wheel...

Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s

Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D, Kuga 2.0 TDCi and Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRD? The items...

New car to carry twins and twins adults

My wife and I have just had twins and our 2003 Honda Civic is now not big enough for us. We'd like to be able to carry 3 adults and the twins but there is not room for an adult in the back of our car with...