Buying a used car for £6k - what's best?

Please can you advise me on what car would best suit my needs? I am a 24 year old female, I live a very outdoorsy life and I am looking for a hatchback that is still stylish but that I can fit one large...

Has any other manufacturer copied the Honda Jazz magic rear seats? If not, why not?

Has any other manufacturer copied the Honda Jazz magic rear seats? If not, why not? Are they patented? Do any small cars have removable rear seats? Also, how are the VW TSI engines performing. Are they...

Honda Civic Faulty batch of cylinder heads - could you clarify?

Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review of the 2006 models in the Good & Bad section it states 'Faulty...

What pressure for winter tyres?

I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65 R17 102T Continental ContiCrossContact winter...

Best family car for £10,000?

What car would you recommend to replace our 1997 Toyota Picnic? We prefer Japanese cars and want to spend £10,000 on a manual with a petrol engine. Any ideas?

Buying used - Civic or BMW 318d?

I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 I-ctdi se (95,400 miles) or a 2009 BMW 318d with 114,300 miles. I understand that the Honda doesn't have DPF, what is quite good,...

Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause?

The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the engine bay (or rather two of the wheels it runs...

buying a new SUV - what's best?

I want to buy a new SUV. Can you tell me which is the best for running costs and reliability?

2004 Mazda 3 - keep or sell?

My 2004 Mazda 3 1.6 HDI with 121,000 miles has been great apart from the nightmare engine. A new crankshaft sensor, new turbo and associated parts and recently the turbo boost solenoid have all been fitted....

Alternative to Honda Legend?

What current production car would you suggest as an alternative to the Honda Legend? I like the technology but the fuel consumption is out of fashion. Is there a direct equivalent with the reliability?