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• Diesel vs Diesel 19 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  This is probably a question with an answer like all diesels are the same these days. But which out of Vauxhalls 1.7 CDTi, Hondas 2.2 CDTi, Fords 1.8 CDTi and VAGs 1.9 TDi is the best for reliability and frugal-ness? Mainly in Focus/Astra size cars. I ask as I only have experience
• Family Estate - Used estate for 2-3k 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  (please correct me if I'm wrong). The big question is what car?! Having done some research,  I narrowed it down the following (although I'm open to suggestions): VW Passat Skoda Octavia Mazda 6 Toyota Avensis Honda Accord (although I think my budget
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Looking to buy C-Class or alternative 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, The wife has decided that we need to upgrade from our current car (Honda Jazz) and get something that doesn't look like a box on wheels. But in all seriousness, we just want something a little nicer driving wise, urban and motorway. We generally do about 10k a year
• Any - Seeking reliable modern-ish diesel 3 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  to be reasonably reliable?  I think HJ has said in past tests that the Honda Civic 2.2CDTI and Kia Cee'd 1.6 diesels lacked a DPF (& maybe DMF & cambelt) until fairly late reg (2009?), but are they reliable and is there anything else out there? Cheers, Ben
• Nissan Micra K11 2001 - Off the road 4 months still not running 17 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hello My wifes car has been off the road and I'm getting a bit desparate HELP   In October it just stopped going up a hill and was recovered home Where my usual Honda trained mobile mechanic established ignition spark ok fuel to injectors ok but fuel did not seem
• Volvo V50 Diesel - Wise buy? Volvo V50 1.6 Diesel (better than 2.0l?) 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a car to replace my ageing Saab 9000 CSE. I've been looking at '95 plate Honda Civics, Skoda Fabia Estate 1.4 diesels and  lately, the Volvo V50 Estate. I'm quite taken with the Volvo, looking at them in dealers yards it seems to be solid, well built and attractive
• Car Delivery waiting times 2 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hello Ladies and Gents I just plopped down 16 grand in cash for a brand new Honda Jazz. That was 11 Days ago. The car, I was told was in stock. However I don't have it yet and the dealer is giving me alot of excuses and no information, in fact I have to repeatively bug them to get
• Cheap/reliable/economic/low insurance car needed 22 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  as long as fits the above criteria. I was thinking about: Yaris, Micra, Polo, Honda Jazz, Dodge Ram Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
• undecided - Out of the market for years 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Used to read the DT and HJ when in the UK so will try and ask for a lil help from you folks. We have been out of the UK for 15 years in Floriduh and are coming back this Xmas. We will have the use of our parents ex Honda civic 1.4 basic which is ............very basic, which we will probably
• 6/7 seats with speed limiter - any suggestions 10 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  After SWMBO managed at least one ticket (and potentially more depending on post in the next 3-4 days) while trekking up the M11/A14/A1 last week it's time for her to be 'controlled' - current steed is an '04 Honda Stream 2.0 Sport Auto My W203 Merc has the speed limiter which is dead
• Suzuki Splash- any good? 28 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  , the Splash received four stars for reliability and quality and the economy, performance and low purchase costs were praised. I was more inclined towards getting a Honda or a Toyota to replace my ageing Nissan, but the Splash has made me think again and as an existing customer, the dealership might give
• A Lighter Moment 18 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  have been worse I suppose if we'd have had Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover. Model was a 240Z, fondly christened the 24 ounce. Any more humerous carr names (apart from Jimmy and Alan), I suggest the Honda Leg End and the Vauxhaul Shove It, I am sure you can do better.
• Odd letter from police 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  older) doing 51 in a 30. They are not issuing a ticket, just teling me I am a naughty boy. The car was on my driveway all day that day.  I have askedMID and the records show a Honda Civic SE with that number plate (well - if old bill think it is mine I am entilited to ask - surely
• Hyundai i20 (2009) - Any thoughts on a Hyundai i20? 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  , therefore factory lead times apply. Please contact your local dealer for further information." What's going on Hyundai? My father is seriously considering spending the extra to get a 1.4 Honda Jazz, with 5* EuroNCAP and standard stability control... Do any backroomers know what's happening ESP wise?
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.6 K series bad idle after headgasket 1 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I Have a rover 416 K series 1.6 16v ( not the honda engine ) I have done Headgasket + skimmed head new waterpump and all pulleys new belts full service Now it is idling like a bag of spanners, i've changed the idle control valve The only thing i can think of is the coolant temp sensor but ive
• Kwik-Fit Aircon recharge £45 - any one used it? 24 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  % of the refrigerant each year" - surely that's only if there is a leak? I see Kwik-Fit are doing a recharge (inc lubricant) for £45 inc VAT which seems to be the cheapest around my area. Anyone used them? are they likely to "find" something expensive that needs doing? I notice the local Honda dealer
• Is it me or are new cars still too expensive? 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  ( 4 adults with luggage ) 1.8 or 2.0 for under £12,000 There's a link to a new Honda accord which seems to me a fairly average car but you will have to pay nearly £20,000 for a new one? Even the huge discounts on Jeeps will still set you back over £15,000 Seems to me that going out and buying
• Today's auction report 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  . Sold: 12600 (and this was Grade 5 online which means horrible) VW Tourag 2.5 TDI, 28k CAP Clean: 15600. Sold: 16300 Honda Accord 2.2d Exec, CAP Clean 3475, Sold: 3500 (these were well under book 1 month ago) Peugeot 307 HDI, 40k, CAP Clean: 5175, Sold: 5850 Audi A6 TDI, 114k, CAP Clean: 5725, Sold
• New runabout required! 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi everyone I'm looking for a new car after having my R-reg Fiesta for 6 years! I've test driven the usual suspects - Mazda 2 (bit too unresponsive for me), Honda Jazz (loved it) and the Hyundai i10 (very nippy and responsive but unsure for motorway driving) I will mainly be using the car
• Rover 200 and 400 (1989 - 1996) - 216 coupe not accelerating after cam belt change. 11 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I have a rover coupe 216 1600i sohc honda engine. Its been pretty good till the cam belt went, but its a non-interference engine so i've fitted a new timing belt, i rotated the engine and double checked it was set up fine ran it, then put it back together, but now everything is back together its