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  • Honda Accord USA (1994 - 1997) - 96 2.2 Brake problem. 31 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Can anyone help with this....the car is an auto and when stationary in traffic the brake pedal will very ocassionally sink slowly to the floor.....the...
  • Honda CR-V III (2007 - ) - Poor Radio Signal 18 May 2009 (Forum)
    Since I have had the CRV, I have noticed that when I am not in an excellent radio signal area, and have the heated rear window on, I loose signal. As...
  • Doner carbab 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Could you advise me on the pitfalls (if any) of new cars imported from Cyprus. I have been advised that they would be to UK specification with 3-year-warranty....
  • Honda CR-V (1997 - 2002) - 2001 2.0 petrol, loud cracking noise from exhaust 29 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Recently had a new cambelt and tensioner done by a local one man garage and all was fine for a week. I now have a loud cracking noise coming from the exhaust...
  • Honda CR-V III (2007 - ) - Pulling to the left 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    I've noticed on a couple of other motoring forums (fora?) that the '07 CR-V (UK version)has a known problem in that a lot of them seem to pull to the left....
  • Trading in vs. selling privately 14 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    I have a 14 year old Honda CRX (93 model) VTi with 110k miles. It's been great, but as I have an 8 month old baby it's time to get something with a back seat. I fancy a Clio 172 or a Peugot 306 Gti and only want to spend £3-4K max. A couple of garages have said that my car is only worth £500
  • A Proton I Would Buy 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Not sure if many of you will be interested, but Proton are now selling a re-bagged Honda Accord. With the lack of big petrol engine saloons around, if they brought this to the UK at the right price I would be seriously tempted
  • Fiat Panda - Parking with the front wheels straight - or not? 3 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all I tend to park the Panda and the other car, an old Honda Shuttle, by reversing into a car park space and by the time the car is straight, the wheels tend to be at an angle. I wonder, does leaving a car like this all day/night put any strain on driveshafts, rubber boots, grommets
  • Car keys 18 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    3 weeks back I purchased a Honda Accord from a car supermarket - The Great Car trade centre. I was given only one key which I now understand is not the security key. When I asked about the key I was told it is not necessary as I can open and close the car with the black key or the remote. What
  • Toyota Yaris - Auto Trader mag: worth buying? Its on the web 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Is it worth buying the Auto Trader? It seems to be mostly full of trade ads ( I am looking for a private seller). And most of the ads seem to be on the internet site, anyway. I'm looking for a small Jap car (Micra, Yaris, Honda etc.). But they seem to be snapped up very quickly...
  • Wanted executive car with low insurance group 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    Friend is looking for an executive car which has a low insurance grouping. he has seen a Honda Legend but is put off by the group 17 rating. Any big car out there with low insurance group? he does not mind the make or age of the car, he just want a big car full stop.
  • Advice please on buying a car. £1½ to £2k to spend 3 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    hello What's the best car to buy for 1.5k to 2k for a car used for mostly motorway for about 60 miles a day? must be reliable, good mpg and low depreciation. (and quiet for the motorway driving ) i am thinking honda accord or audi a4. what do you think? many thanks
  • Small Car for around £5000 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    A friend of mine is looking for a small car around £5000. From my own personal opinion and a look through this site and prices on Autotrader, I have come up with the following suggestions: Honda Jazz Toyota Yaris Nissan Micra Hyundai Getz Kia Picanto Any other suggestions or reasons not to avoid
  • "new car" 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Found an old style Honda Civic 2.0 5 door Type S,only 10 miles,first reg jan06 on a 55 plate.Trouble is the guides only show this vehicle being made up to 04.So what am I missing? has it been sat round somewhere for two years or was there a stock of these things or could it have been made late
  • Opinions used Vectra Vs Accord 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Looking to get a new car currently own a fiesta and was going to to get a Rover 75 until all the problems with the company so I am currently weighing up whether to get a Mk2 Vectra T reg onwards or a Honda accord. Does anyone have any experience with these cars and can offer a recommendation ??.
  • Octavia VS C Max 19 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    We are thinking of swapping our Honda CRV petrol auto, for a Skoda Octavia Diesel auto or the C Max diesel auto. Has anyone got any opinions? Must be automatic and preferbly a diesel due to annual mileage of 20K. Also any feedback on which Octavia to look at? Old or New? Thanks Anne
  • New Fiat 500 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    Anyone seen the picture of the new Fiat 500 in "Test Drive" magazine, car to be launched in 2006. has all the cuteness of the 1960's 500 but looks much more solid and safe. While I'm here, would like to say I enjoy this relatively new mag, especially their constant support for the Honda Jazz, my
  • Hard work--but worth it 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    I've just struggled through what seemed like hours of downloads and frippery trying to learn about the Honda diesel engine. It's amazing !! It's got a TURBOCHARGER ! and--wait for it--an exhaust gas recirculation system and --this is fantastic--a catalytic converter !! Under its FLOOR !!! So
  • UK car manufacturing levels 4 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    Someone told me, or I read somewhere, that the UK is currently manufacturing/assembling more cars than ever before. Is this true? I guess it means Toyota in Burnaston, Nissan in Sunderland, Honda in Swindon, Rover in Brum, Jaguar in Cov/Liverpool, Land Rover etc have replaced BL, Ford, GM, PSA, etc
  • Rusty discs 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    My parents purchased a new Honda Accord in October 2002 and the discs are now displaying signs of rusts. They took it back to the main dealer and were informed that this is quite usual. The car is used for short journeys only and is kept in a garage during the day and night so this does not seem
 

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