Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...

My friend's automatic Golf accelerated into a restaurant for no reason - can you help?

An friend’s new Golf GTI 2.0 automatic suddenly accelerated whilst being parked and ran into a restaurant. His foot was on the brake at the time it happened but the brakes were unable to hold the car and...

Who could repair the gearbox on my 2000 Honda Odyssey?

My son has bought a 2000 Honda Odyssey which was imported into the UK in 2004 for a 'scrap' price of £350. It goes well but has had a bit of trouble in the past with its autobox. I believe this car was...

Which automatic - the Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat?

I am thinking of buying either a Ford Mondeo or a Volkswagen Passat, preferably an automatic. Am I right in thinking that they both use a double clutch arrangement which is essentially electronically controlled?...

Which small automatic for my wife?

Here in the UK my wife is looking for something like a Polo petrol auto. VW agents do not always seem over helpful and autos seem rare. Could you please advise good alternatives? Also, could you please...

Does the Skoda Yeti have a dual mass flywheel?

I've been reading about the problems with dual mass flywheels on diesel cars, but had thought it was only manual models that were susceptible. However, I've since heard that automatics can also be affected....

I am impressed with my Daihatsu - why have they been withdrawn from the UK market?

I bought my Daihatsu Terios Tracker in 2003 because I wanted an automatic with a high seating position and which was able to fit into my narrow garage. It has done everything I have asked of it. Although...

Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Jazz?

I have a 2004 1.6 Honda Civic manual which I've owned from new. It has only just passed 31,000 miles. My local Honda dealer has always serviced the car. To date, it's performed without any problems and...

Is the new Mazda 3 1.6-litre automatic a good purchase?

I need to change my manual Mazda 1.6TS for an automatic because of a knee problem, which puts me in pain when using the clutch. I fancy the Mazda 3 TS2 2.0 automatic petrol. Is this a good idea? I don't...

Buying a recent used automatic

I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto gearboxes - I am 78 and don't want to have to relearn...