Auto gearbox oil changes - when do I have to change?

Both of my cars have a standard automatic gearboxes. Is there any mileage recommendation for replacement of the fluid in these transmissions. Curious as there seem to be fluid replacement problems in many...

A good drivers car to sleep in?

What cars are good to sleep in (occasionally) - back seats down making a bed with duvets or sheepskins ? I tried a golf but it was too small. I've been comfortable in a Mercedes estate but I also want...

Family of four with two babies - what should we buy?

I am ready to buy a new car for my family. We are four people with two babys. I am interested in a Nissan Qashqai 1.6, but I am thinking also about Renault Kadjar and Honda HR-V. Whats your opinion in...

Reliable second-hand car advice?

My sister and partner have £4-5k to spend on a used car. They want something reliable and cheap to maintain so are thinking Honda Civic or maybe Ford Focus. Her partner wants something sporty/ cool so...

Honda Jazz service

My Honda dealer reception told me at 62500 mile service they will adjust valve clearances but my service book says that is other models only. I think the receptionist may have told me wrongly, has she?...

New Suzuki Vitara?

Having had Honda cars for a number of years I now find I need a small AWD and am bitterly disappointed that the UK HR-V will not be one. The only one I find that fits my remit is the Suzuki Vitara. Will...

Buying a family car?

I currently drive an 07 GT TDI Golf which is ready to be replaced. I have a wife, a child and a baby on the way.I have a budget of up to £19k and am thinking of buying a family motor that is new/nearly...

Pre-retirement choice - Honda, BMW or other?

Due to our low mileage (9k/year) and pollution concerns we seek a small/medium petrol automatic to replace our much loved 2001 Honda Civic auto. My wife wants a new Jazz or Yaris but we fear these might...

Folding rear seats?

I am looking to buy a new car such as Skoda Fabia or Rapid Spaceback but unlike all my previous cars, these and others I have looked at all seem to have rear seats where only the backrest folds, with the...

Dual mass flywheel on CR-V?

Can you tell me if the automatic diesel CR-V has a dual mass flywheel or is it just on the manual box?