Best used 4x4?

I've decided that my next vehicle will be a 4x4. I need it for everyday driving with mainly short journeys, therefore, I think it should have a petrol engine, preferably two or three litre. (fuel consumption...

Should Honda pay to fix the air con in my 10 year old car?

My 2004 Honda CR-V has been very reliable and I have covered 106,000 miles. However, recently, the air con pump has started getting noisy and I have been forced to switch it off. My internet searches have...

Honda Jazz spare wheel

My wife's 59 plate Honda Jazz doesn't come with a spare wheel. Until recently this wasn't too much of an issue as she was only using for driving it around town locally. But we've moved and her daily commute...

How long should a new car's air con last?

We bought a brand new Jazz two years ago and it has been serviced twice by Honda. I think the air con has stopped blowing cold. I know the gas can leak over time but surely it should last longer than this...

Used car has faulty CD player - what are my legal rights?

I purchased a 2004 Honda Accord yesterday and on the way home noticed CD player and clock didn’t work. I called the seller and they told me to disconnect the battery to fix the problem. However, this hasn’t...

Should I buy a 2007/2008 Jazz?

I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once it gets to 7/8 years old? Is there a different car...

Wind noise in a CR-V - can I stop it?

With all windows closed wind noise is continuous starting at around 25 mph. Is it possible to reduce the wind noise or is this inherent with all CR-V? Please advise.

Failed turbo

What do you know about turbocharger re-conditioners? Last week in the Daily Telegraph you replied to a letter from someone who had encountered an engine warning light on his 2005 Honda CR-V2.2 CDTi while...

Insight, Prius or Civic Hybrid?

I can buy a Honda Civic hybrid for less money than an Insight and it appears to be better finished but you seem to say the Insight drives better. I can afford a pre 2009 1.5 Prius or a 2010 Insight, which...

What car for a driver with a bad back?

I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into. I currently have two cars - a 4x4 Isuzu that does...