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  • Should I replace my Mazda 3 with an Audi A6 or a Honda Accord Tourer? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently run a 2005 Mazda 3 2-litre Sport saloon, but a new baby, labrador and broody wife mean it's time to look for an estate. With the part-ex I...
  • Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda Accord which has a more comfortable ride? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Honda Accord which I find has a very hard ride. Any rough surface or small potholes cause discomfort, particularly for my wife who has a...
  • Plain misty for me 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    It was recently time to trade in our faithful 11 year old Rover. As a regular reader of your column, we replaced it with a 2008 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that...
  • Thai-ing the knot 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I emailed you last year about a car for my Thai wife and settled on a Jazz, but then delayed due to the economic situation. Now I’m glad that we did because,...
  • Any - Used car buying 3 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    and I really didn't like the feel of the pedals under foot. Also absolutely filthy inside too... I know we can't be fussy with the money we've got but once bitten twice shy... Going to look at a Honda jazz 54 plate 1.4 dsi petrol today. 120k on clock. 6 owners but only short mot (end December
  • Honda, Ford Vauxhall, VW, Skoda etc - New job (Yay!) maybe need a new car.... 20 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    So, starting a new job next month and that is going to entail 2 days in the office and the rest work from home (I do feel pretty lucky for that). So the office is a 3 hour round trip on the motorway. My fun consideration is that I currently have a 2008 Honda Accord 2.4 TD estate
  • Are all CVT gearboxes unreliable? 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Nissan Qashqai in 2013. After 30,000 miles and three years, the CVT gearbox needed replacing. Do all CVT auto 'boxes suffer with such ...
  • Buying a Mazda 5 - diesel or petrol? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We are a young family looking to move to a bigger car to carry all of the paraphernalia associated with our two young children (currently we own a Honda...
  • Please suggest 6 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    look around on auto trader and based on earlier suggestions i checked out honda jazz, Kia ceed, avensis,focus and fiesta. I have also found some of these cars below and would like your recommendations . Audi a4 2006 30000 miles for 7000 VW passat 2.0 se fsi. 4dr 2008 model 34000 miles for 6785 VW
  • Honda Jazz EX - Best Choice Tyres, limited choice 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Honda Jazz EX sadly comes in a size that limits tyre choice: 185/55/16 I have researched and over thought this subject until I am now feeling baffled. Seems there are about 4 tyres available that are pretty good overall - plus a few others if funds are a problem. Choises
  • Skoda Roomster (2006 - ) - Any advice? 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    ? The belt cam is a drawback (shared by the Honda, but theirs aren't renowned for breaking). I think it's standard Bosch MP injection rather than the varnish-accreting GDI /FSI type? Is climate control a worthwhile upgrade on these or does it just introduce something else to go wrong? I have a vague
  • Hondadealers,High Expectations? 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    I just wondered if any of you would like to comment on my recent experience with my local Honda dealer. By way of background info? I have a Honda Jazz, 54 reg (Sept?), which I have owned from new. It was recently ready for its 25,000 mile service. At the same time It was booked in for some minor
  • Farewell Honda 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    of running = new alternator £300, tyres £145, rear discs and pads £250, servicing including parts £350. At the close of play I took £1,750 for her - sold quickly to a local trader! So why sell - well when they start to go wrong Honda's can be expensive - the rear discs took me by surprise recently, routine
  • Safety Recall - Honda Ignition Switch 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Having spoken (at length I suppose) about the reliability etc etc of my car (Honda CRV Es auto 1997) and how pleased I\'ve been with it since new - I now get a safety recall letter, and I\'m looking for some helpful comments before I ring up the authorised dealer. (for information car has always
  • Help choosing a new Car 18 Dec 2023 (Forum)
    ) with weekend trips     - Fuel efficiency     - Something with a quality feel inside     - NOT Honda (extremely expensive where I live)     - Hatchback or small SUV
  • Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-10-2018 Part 1 14 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    SH - take a look at Cox Motor Parts website, they have a selection of genuine Honda new (ex display / demo) CRV wheel & tyre packages at very reasonable prices - look in the clearance section. I bought some 17" wheels as a a set for winter recently from them.
  • What car to choose 9 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    If you were to choose a vehicle from the list below which one would you go for based on the price, handling of the vehicle, boot size, running cost and tax?  Honda CRV Mazda CX- 5 Skoda Octavia VRS Vauxhall Insignia  I've currently got a BMW 3 series
  • Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 26-11-2016 Part 2 26 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    When we bought our new Honda crv in the Manchester area we had the shortest hand over ever, the wipers are on the right (well, it had started to rain)- that was 10 months ago, still don't understand what that screen thing does or what the buttons on the wheels do :(
  • Tyre speed ratings: Is it legal to mix h and s speed ratings on the same axle? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Tyre speed ratings: Is it legal to mix h and s speed ratings on the same axle?
  • Family size diesel for up to £4k 30 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    I'm looking at family size diesels for my son. He fancies a SAAB 9-3 (post 03 booted model.) I've suggested he looks at VW Bora, SEAT Toledo, Honda Civic. Want to avaoid paying extra for badges but I think I'd struggle to get him to look at a SKODA Octavia. Any observations/advice welcome.
 

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