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• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - Octavia at 50 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . That means it has had fewer faults in the first 2 years than the Honda. Average consumption is 56.5, more than I expected (the target was 55). Can't really add anything about space - it copes easily with our holiday runs to the South of France and sSWMBO almost takes the kitchen sink (I said no her request
• Difficulty finding the right car spec 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  automatic in Exclusive trim.Ie no manual gearbox for the model i want. Next car i looked at was a Honda Accord.My requirements are that i want a soft suspension.The GT version is perfect looking with all the toys but only comes with 17" alloys and sport suspension(ie hard).They make the lower model with 16
• Advice sought over a car purchase 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Afternoon, I am posting this on behalf of my friend. He recently purchased a Honda S200 from a used car dealership. When he bought it he was told it would be supplied with a brand new MOT. He picked the car up and was driving it home when he got a flat tyre. He drove it to a garage on the next
• Automatic or Manual 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm looking to buy a used car, preferably a reliable brand like a Honda or a Toyota but I can't decide whether I should go automatic or not. I've been driving a manual since passing my driving test a few years ago, but I've been thinking of getting an automatic after test driving a few
• First sightings - over or underwhelmed 10 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  ... First there is the "you've got to be kidding" type negative reaction... first time I saw a jag X-type, something about the grill/front bumper seemed all out of proportion like a sticking out bottom lip, looked terrible in the flesh first time I saw a Honda CR-V (new shape), thought it was nearly
• New car for Mother-in-Law 14 May 2008 (Forum)
  love it so I'm a bit biased but they may be very hard to find with 3 rear seat belts * Nearly-new Kia Picanto - maybe too underpowered to cope with the motorway? * Fairly new Daihatsu Sirion - based on the Yaris so should be pretty reliable, but would have to settle for slightly older model * Honda
• KIA Rio (2005 - ) - CDRi - Should I buy one 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  priorities are reliability, low and predicatable motoring costs. I also want to stick with diesel because I love the relaxed driving experience they offer (I've got lots of hills near me and used to get sick of having to change down all the time in my old Honda Accord 1.8VTEC). My wife has had a Kia Picanto
• New car with more poke... Suggestions? 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  many about. I'm also thinking about some smaller cars - maybe the Honda Civic type R, Ford Focus St, Alfa 156, Audi A3 / A4, but not really looked into these yet. Probably still a bit too expensive. Anyway, any other suggestions / comments on these or other cars much appreciated... Cheers, Giles
• Insurance Company refuses to pay up. 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me some advice? On the 10th January my Honda Civic Type-R ('02' 2002) and I had an accident, which I thought was caused by a blow out on my offside front tyre, or some sort of suspension failure. No other person was involved (apart from a barrier). The insurance company said
• Croydon Motor Show 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  , full stop. 5. The Honda Civic is a corporate catastrophe. 6. The new Citroen Executive barge is hideous, beautiful and utter madness all rolled into one. "£37,000 OTR. What will it be worth in 3 years time?" "I haven't got that information sir". 7. VW Golfs have cheap and nasty interiors . 8. Saab
• protecting new car 23 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hello everyone! Well, I now have my shiny new Honda Civic, I'm completely over the moon with it, and I'm wondering, if there's anything I should be doing to keep it corrosion free, etc.? I went for a paint sealant option at the dealership. Some people will probably argue that it was an expensive
• 5 car pile up-Now what?? 27 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  ). The Honda Civic Type R , ie the car in front insists that he swerved to one side suddenly to avoid hitting a Mercedes that cut into the roundabout and sped away How true is that is anyones guess! However no problems in running and the bonnet still opens and closes. I have tried to contact my insurers
• New BMW feature ;-) 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  such an aspirational little **** you'd have gone for a rather better equipped Honda Accord. Initially ********tronic will be available on the forthcoming 316i and 318i models only, but the system is expected to become standard fitment for all models in the smaller 1-series range within a year. Other German makers
• I need help choosing a car 23 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  met it) Then I started questioning whether we need an MPV and it was: Mazda 323 (safe? big enough?) Honda Civic (too small?) Nissan Almera (big enough?) Volvo V40 (too long for London parking) Currrently I'm thinking Focus Estate. And by now, with the opinions of a hundred journos in my head I
• Change Volvo for A-Class 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Advice needed - SWMBO is expecting child no. 3. She has a Honda CR-V and loves it. Its suits her now and will do so after the birth as well. I have a Volvo S80 2.9 with 44,000 miles from 1999. It is too big for my real needs but is comfortable and I can afford it. But once the baby arrives
• Time to treat myself 2 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  that goes with kids of 4 and 2 Manual, not auto gearbox Remote central locking No more length than the 405, that's difficult enough to park! We're looking at R,S and T reg cars at places like the GTC or similar, up to about £4k (will be on finance). Likely candidates include Honda Accord, Toyota Avensis
• Mk4 Golf - not that good? 10 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  paying the extra for a VW badge and a Golf these days? Alex. P.S. I was actually going to buy a 1.9TDi myself, but after seeing the problems my friend and father-in-law had, plus the negative comments elsewhere, I went for a Honda Accord SE Exec instead, a lot more car for the same money, and just
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  What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so...
• Honda CBR 600 RR - V5C/2 reference number not recognised 1 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all first of all sorry by my English. I did a lot of mistakes buying this bike. I already know my mistakes and I learned the lesson but maybe...
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  Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s....