How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission?

I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai? I'm looking for a used small/medium automatic...

What small/medium size automatics are reliable and economic with a higher seating position?

I'm interested in a used, reliable and economic small-ish/medium automatic car. I also need for the seating to be a little bit elevated, like the Honda Jazz. I've heard everywhere, that Japanese/Korean...

What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best?

My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly some motorway driving. Essential are ease of...

What reliable car should I replace my Honda Jazz with?

I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought of replacing it with a new Jazz but noticed in one...

Should I get a Honda Jazz or a MINI Cooper?

I currently own a Honda Jazz and have been very pleased with it. I am thinking of changing it either for another Jazz 1.3 i-VTECor a MINI Cooper. Either would be automatic. Which do you advise I go for,...

Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money?

Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? The first is a Honda extended guarantee, including road side assistance, for £460 for one year. This is after the 12 month warranty which comes...

What small and cheap automatic car should my wife buy?

We are looking for a small automatic car for my wife, up to £5,000. We have found a Mitsubishi Colt and some Honda Jazz for sale, but my research so far seems to show that both these can have troublesome...

Buying a new petrol car with sizeable boot for £22,000 - what would you recommend?

We want to change our Honda Jazz for something bigger and higher off the ground. We want a petrol engine and sizeable boot and have a budget of around £22,000. We are looking at the Peugeot 2008, Nissan...

Can you recommend an automatic, family car for under £3,500?

My wife is looking at buying a reliable used car to do the school run, so around 7 miles per day. Our budget is £3,500 and it needs to be an automatic with enough space for the kids, but nothing too big....

Need an automatic car that's easy to drive

My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding pressing the button on the gearshift tricky due...