Need an automatic car that's easy to drive

My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding pressing the button on the gearshift tricky due...

Is the Honda CR-V susceptible to DPF problems?

I am retired and need a car with a high seating position. I want to buy a diesel Honda CR-V, but only do 7000 miles a year. Would a diesel give me DPF problems?

Sat nav and telephone on a Honda Jazz - Is this right?

I have just bought my wife a 65 reg Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC EX CVT. It is fitted with the Honda "SD NAV" system. With this system fitted the telephone buttons on the steering wheel do not operate the telephone,...

Can you suggest a small auto hatchback with reverse camera or park assist?

My 80+ mum who has restricted mobility is planning to replace her beloved Yaris Verso. New or nearly new and she needs something upright with excellent visibility and somewhere to easily put her walking...

Which 3-5 year old small hatch for daily but local use?

My wife needs a small hatchback for mainly local work commute, school run etc. Must be five doors. Not a 'city car'. Budget is £5k. Ideally Petrol, manual and year 2012/2013. Looking to last five years-ish...

Honda CR-V windows getting stuck - what's causing this?

I own a Honda CR-V (2004 model) and sometimes, when the front passenger window goes down, it will not go back all the way up. It stops half way. It does it using the auto switch by holding it up or not....

Need a cheap and reliable car for work

I'm after a cheap runabout to use for my daily commute to work (five miles return). I have found two cars, but can you advise which one would make the best choice for low running costs? 1) Mercedes-Benz...

Which winter tyres are best for the Honda Civic?

My Honda Civic is on its original Continental PremiumContact 2 tyres, except for one which was replaced with a Continental SportContact 2 last year by the previous owner. I am considering changing to...

Can we reject our Honda HR-V over a driveshaft problem?

Our new Honda HR-V is only six weeks old and has been into the garage three times since we got it. We noticed a vibration and the dealer says the problem is down to the driveshaft not being balanced properly....

Which car is best for comfort?

What's the most comfortable saloon/hatchback car in the 2/2.5 litre category, new or nearly new?