Dealer has missed metal on metal brake fault - what should I do?

I took my car (2001 Honda Civic) to a local Honda retailer/garage because I thought my car needed new brake pads on the back brakes as there was a grinding sound. They said the couldn't see any problems...

Honda Civic heater has broke - how can I fix it?

My 2003 Civic has been ultra reliable from new, but in the recent cold spell the heater fan has stopped blowing, although I can feel some heat behind the grilles. The fuses appear to be ok. Any ideas?

Honda Civic alarm malfunction - can you help?

The Sigma model M34 security alarm installed in my Honda Civic (1999) keeps going off and I have had to disconnect the battery to silence it. Can you please let me have the contact details of a Sigma agent...

Need a used 4x4 for £7000 - what do you recommend?

Due to the present political climate I may be forced off the Motability Scheme and will need to purchase a vehicle. Due to financial restraints it will be a second hand vehicle, but I don’t know what to...

Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage?

In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we dislike). For our next car we want something similar,...

Stop-start problems with new Honda CR-V

I have a new Honda CR-V, with 5000 miles on the clock. Is it normal for the stop-start not to work and the low battery sign to come on?

Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel?

Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot? I do a lot of short 4.5mile trips in winter I find...

Need a family MPV for £4000

We are selling our beloved Citroen Berlingo (great MPV, but a stiff clutch and terrible economy around town) and want to buy a new family car that is better for my wife (recently passed her test) to drive....

Honda Civic - keep or sell?

We need two cars in our household. We currently have a 2002 Volkswagen Polo and a 2003 Honda Civic Type-S with 80k and 150k miles respectively. Our intended strategy is to have a city run around and a...

Does the Mk1 Honda Jazz have a CVT gearbox?

I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me if it has a CVT gearbox?