Honda Civic handbrake issue

My local Honda dealer recently serviced my 2012 petrol Civic with 24,000 miles on the clock. They told me the handbrake travel was too long and suggested the cause was the caliper and probably both sides...

Which used diesel car is best for £6000?

I want to buy a used diesel car for £6000. It must be reliable and boast lively performance. I'd also like an automatic gearbox, but not essential. I have shortlisted the Honda Civic 2.2TD. BMW 120D. Vauxhall...

Need a used family car with low insurance

I am 42 years old and have just passed my driving test and am looking for a used five-door automatic family car with a petrol engine. My budget is up to £10,000. I like the look of the Volkswagen Golf...

Sudden decrease in fuel consumption

Back in March 2015 I asked you: "I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst for petrol and...

How good is the Honda HR-V?

I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down without getting to small. I have read a number...

Buying a used car - VW Golf or Honda Civic?

I currently have a three-door 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 diesel. It has a manual gearbox and has done around 180,000 miles, on the original clutch, flywheel, turbo etc. I am looking to replace it with a...

Honda CR-V differential seized

I took my Honda CR-V into the main dealer for a service recently, only to be told that the central differential is seized and requires to be heated up in order to un-seize it. They want £400 to do this....

Buying a used hatchback - Honda Civic or Mazda 3?

My ford fiesta has just died and I need to replace it with a used car. I like the Mazda 3 2.2D and the Honda Civic 2.2 CDTI. I have read that the Mazda 3's 2.2D has had problems with diesel contaminating...

Want to buy a used car but HPI check shows outstanding finance

I am looking to buy a Honda CR-V through a nationwide dealer. Last week I found one that looks good value. However, the HPI check shows it as having outstanding finance. Should I look for another car or...

auto gearbox choice

I briefly owned a 2009 VW Passat Estate – the 2.0L (138 bhp? TDi Highline version), with the DSG gearbox. Pulling out of a side road or entering a traffic island could prove unnerving as there was a district...