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• silliest roadworks 18 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Sitting in rain at a temporary traffic light when I noticed that the road I was waiting on had a new surface. The roadworks were for kerb replacements, surface water drainage improvements and lighting (A361 between Swindon and Highworth near the Honda factory). Then it clicked...the drains were
• "Which" reliability report 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Have you seen the latest "Which" magazine car reliability report? Excellent: Ford / Honda / Hyundai / Lexus / Mazda / Suzuki / Toyota Good: Daihatsu / Kia / Mitsubishi / Nissan / Proton / Subaru Average: Chrysler / Daewoo / Jaguar / Jeep / Mini / Porsche / Skoda / Smart / Vauxhall Poor: Alfa
• less glass, reduced visibility 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  There have been a few comments recently (in particular, regarding Seats and the Honda Accord estate) about the decreasing amount of glass in cars or the reducing size of windows - and the consequent increasing difficulty in seeing out. I have been led to understand that this is largely about
• Seat Altea ESP fault 3 May 2005 (Forum)
  Ignoring my advice to buy a Honda Accord, my wife has bought a Seat Altea, which has rewarded us with its first problem, this has occurred 3 times now. Driving along the motorway at a constant speed the ?EPC? and traction control/ESP lights come on and the car looses all power. The only fix
• Rover 416 Tourer 26 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  A friends 1995 Rover 416 Tourer (with 1.6 Honda engine, 88,000miles) has developed a thirst for unleaded to the sum of 30 mpg average!! The car has been serviced from new and up until a few months back was returning an average 42mpg. The airfilter is clean, there are no leaking air inlet hoses
• Bump Starting an Automatic? 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  SWMBO has had to call out the breakdown services today. She left her lights on in her Honda CRV and flattened the battery. Stupidly it does not have a lights on warning buzzer. She was parked on a hill and _could_ have bump started it - but she did not know how, as she has not had an auto before
• CR-V Towing? 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am moving to the USA soon and am looking at getting a Honda CR-V in order to save costs on moving around the country by renting a trailer. My question is whether there is any difference between the UK and US CR-Vs? The UK models are specified at 600KG unbraked towing capacity, but up to 1500KG
• Merc 280TE W123 4 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  is perfect with blue leather. Asking around 3500 pounds. 1: Other than what is in the car by car breakdown, is there anything else to look out for ? 2: Will this car head for classic status in the long term ? 3: I am looking at using this car for long trips only and use my Honda for the urban trudge
• Sequential conversion to auto box 26 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone any info on if this can be done? I have a Honda CR-V with auto box and I was wondering if it's possible to interrupt the electrical signal of the auto changer to 'force' the box to change when I want it to - especially to change from 3rd to 4th. I'm not too bothered about making
• Undersealing and rustproofing 5 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  , Marinas and Allegros appearing on eBay looking pretty solid, the stuff obviously worked. However I also concede that car manufacturers have, by and large, come a long way regarding rust prevention measures in the last 25 years. Car in question is a 1999 Honda Accord with a paltry mileage which I intend
• Stainless exhaust 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I am about to have a custom made s/s exhaust system fitted to my Honda Civic Aerodeck 1.6 VTEC. I have been quoted £250 for the full system up to the cat which should pay for itself as I keep my cars long term. It is being done by a tyre and exhaust outfit well known in the North East where I live
• Dealing with minor flaking paint? 17 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 98 Honda VTI 1.8 Car seemed...well is pretty much in excellent condition since buying it 2 weeks ago. After a couple of washes I noticed today that there is very small flecks of paint coming off the driver side wing. Nothing major, but will need deal with it. I am wondering what's
• Jazz vs. C3 autos 25 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  We have shortlisted the Jazz auto and the C3 sensodrive. The Honda currently costs about £2500 more for a very similar car. I know Citroen don't have a great rep for service and reliability but I reckon £2500 buys a lot of taxis and rental cars. Car is purely for shopping and visiting mates. We
• Scary Overtaking! 24 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I have a Vauxhall Astra '98 S reg 1.6LS 8 valve which I am finding somewhat sluggish! I used to get my kicks from my Honda Fireblade which I have just sold to fund my first house - I can't afford to buy a faster car (doing the house up!) so my question is this: Can I do
• Is my engine now "loosened up" 15 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Is it me or am I just imagining it. My Honda Civic 1.6 se VTEC has now done 20000 in 2 years and it seems to be running great. When it was new it seemed to suffer from engine roar which gradually receded after a few thousand miles, it also was not as smooth as it is now. In fact I have lately been
• Airbag light. 13 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  may have to traipse to a Honda main dealer who can diagnose/reset the system. Regards, P.
• How do u increase Bhp on a 11 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Honda civic sedan, 92-95. 1.5 Vtec. Okay, heres the ku. Ive already got a k&n induction kit, got a performance exhaust... but thats not enough for me... i need more kick, more power. I know some of you are probably thinkin, uhh get a better car. but no! i love this civic for so many reasons
• comfortable cars for small drivers 2 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  in oesteopathy bills decided to get rid. So far have tried A3 - too uncomfortable, Alpha 147 - quite comfortable but not sure about selespeed and Honda Civic - not that comfortable. I am now thinking about looking at smaller cars (although not sure that that should make any difference). I can't be the only
• Old Polo rickety starting 28 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  and 2 years old. The cooling system has been flushed and anti-freeze mix filled. I have noticed that my neighbour's car (a J reg Peugeot 106) does exactly the same thing, as does my grandparent's C reg Honda. What could it be, and how do I test for it?
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  Can you recommend an automatic car up to £13,000? 15 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy an automatic car. My criteria in order of importance is: safety, reliability, air con, boot space, and sat-nav and connectivity to phone....