Honda Jazz tyre cracking. I have a theory...

In your Honda Jazz review http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/jazz-2008/ you mentioned "Cracking between the treads of Dunlop tyres fitted to 2009 Jazz has now reached almost epidemic proportions."...

Buying a new or second hand small car

My wife and I think its time to change our W Reg Ford Focus Zetec automatic. It has done only 67000 miles and serviced always with a ford dealer. We must have: a good no nonsence automatic and good seats,...

I need a new commuter car, but there's a catch...

Here my conundrum: I'm in the market for replacing my ageing Polo and am looking for something suited to my daily 55-mile round trip to work. With that in mind it needs to be comfortable, economical...

Which small city car has the luxuries of a larger car?

I am looking for a small car for city use with the luxuries of a large car. Is there such a beast?

Which small cars have sliding side doors?

We are about to change our Mazda 5 for something smaller. My wife really likes the sliding doors, which make it easier to get kids in and out and they don't knock other cars when parked. Apart from the...

Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V?

I currently drive a 4-seater 2.0-litre diesel Passat CC but, due to retirement and enhanced grandchild minding together with reduced mileage, I need to have a 5-seater petrol vehicle. At present I am considering...

Which small car to replace a Ford Ka?

My wife is looking to replace her 40,000 mile 2001 Ford Ka. She believes the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 or Toyota Aygo might fit the bill. Also she wants to look at the new Ford Ka. Bearing in mind the negligible...

Replacing an old Corsa 1.4

What would you recommend as a replacement following a faithful Corsa 1.4 auto (R reg)? It needs 5 doors, reasonable boot space, flexible driver's seat to accommodate a fairly short driver, should be fun...

Replacement for Suzuki Swift Sport - recommendations?

I'm looking to change my 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport for something more robust, slightly larger, with fewer rattles and a more composed and forgiving ride quality. I have been looking at the Audi A3 1.9tdi,...

Kia Venga - should I buy one?

Having read your review and now road tested a petrol 1.4 Venga I am considering buying a 10 or 11 plate model particularly as I will get a 5 year warranty for nothing. It was comfortable and we liked the...