Downsizing from an Octavia

I have had a Skoda Octavia 2.0 DSG Diesel estate for the last 5 years on a lease from HSBC. It had done 60,000 and has had nothing wrong with it at all in that time - just routine services, MOT and new...

Downsizing from a V70

I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute from a rural area into a city centre, a distance...

Spare wheels and winter tyres

I have a Honda Jazz. My summer tyres are Dunlop SP2030 185/55 R16s on original Honda alloy wheels, and my winter tyres are Nokian WR D3 175/65 R15 (Directional) on steel wheels (KFZ 7085). If I purchase...

Downsizing - what car?

I am on my own and need to trade in my Galaxy for something smaller and economical but safe and reliable, but not sure if I should go as small as Peugeot 208 as I have three children and two are like adults....

Emission warning light Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC SE - time to change

I've had trouble with the emission warning light on my Y reg 1.6 SE Honda Civic, 45,000 miles ( family owned from new ). This year, on three occasions, I've lost power/acceleration when the engine light...

What car should I choose?

We love the confidence given by the power of our Peugeot 206 Hdi Glx (1.9 cc. diesel) when overtaking or pulling out at junctions, but now at 10 years old it is time to replace it. I'm picking between...

Best tyre brand for a Jazz?

I'm looking to put four new (premium brand) tyres on my wife's Honda Jazz 1.4 ES Manual (2009 model). It came fitted with Dunlops. I can also get a good deal on Pirelli, Michelin and Bridgestone. (175/65...

Honda Happiness accident management - would you recommend it ?

Recently bought new Honda Jazz. Honda agent recommends using 'Honda Happiness' in the event of an accident. Is this more beneficial than dealing only with my insurance company (RIAS).

Buying a Jazz - what colour?

About to take the plunge and buy a new Honda Jazz 1.4 Manual. Given that there was a facelift model introduced Feb 2011, do you know if there is any risk of a facelift or new model being launched shortly?...

Jazz fuel warning

Our new Jazz (March 2011) starts the warning on low fuel at about 35 miles left, I have run on zero miles left for 20 or 30 miles with no problems. Our local Honda dealer says it is a known problem but...