Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else?

I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort & reliability and is the new 1.6 diesel sound...

Buying a second-hand LHD car in France

I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure problem following a warning light this evening. Friends...

Buying a new car for someone with dodgy back and knees

Dear Honest John Please can you help? I drive a Passat Sport Bluemotion Tech TDI 2.0l, 12 plate. I love the car but am plagued by a bad back and dodgy knees and the entrance/exit and driving position...

helping dealership hit targets

I have paid the deposit on a new Skoda Fabia 2015 but have been asked by the dealer to take out insurance by the end of this month, so they can put the sale thru their books and meet sales targets. I do...

Efficient Petrol Cars

Hello, I am looking at efficient petrols for mostly town commuting with occasional long distance of motorway/dual-carriageway. I am looking specifically at the Ford Fiesta (2013-) 1.0 ecoboost Titanium...

Fiat 500 engine options

I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing whether the engine is one of the problematic eu6...

Replacing a Saab with a Mitsubishi ASX?

I wish to purchase a not too large SUV to replace my Saab 95 and the ASX is about the right size. It has to be auto and reasonably quick.

Ford Mondeo estate - Petrol or diesel?

My son wants to buy a Ford Mondeo estate. It would be a 3 year old car and he would hope to keep it for around 6 years. He does about 25K per year and the deal he has with his work means that he pays for...

I fancy a nicer car - what should I get?

Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round around its time to find a nice stylish car. My usage...

When to replace a diesel car

I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current mileage is 44k. Should change the car now and avoid...