Worn out locks on a Honda Jazz

Our Honda Jazz is 6 years old - a year ago the locks started getting 'sticky'. Now all the locks have failed - including the steering column - replaced at a cost of £576! And one of the keys is bent and...

Clutch blag

I own a Hyundai i30 1.4 ES, purchased new in April 2010. It has needed three replacement internal mirrors (a known vibration fault) and in April this year a modified clutch was fitted (also a known fault)....

leaving a car unused

We will be away for up to three months, and will be leaving our two cars (Honda Jazz 2008 and Hyundai i30 2012) on the drive. Are there any pitfalls for leaving the cars for this length of time without...

Engine power measurement

Brake Horse Power = bhp. My Honda Civic engine shows PS and Kw. What is PS, as I do not see other manufacturers using this measurement when I want to compare specifications.

Windscreen cleaning problems

My windscreen is not cleaning properly. I have changed the wipers twice and I still have patches which remain unclear. I have taken advice and so far have tried to clean the windscreen with vinegar and...

Should I buy a petrol or a diesel?

I have been driving a diesel-engined car for almost 10 years and, although I don't do high mileage any more, I am still potentially interested in staying with a diesel engine. Recently you sung the praises...

Why don't you recommend the Nissan Note Acenta?

The Nissan Note Acenta meets your criteria in many ways, yet does not get mentioned where it seems to be a good option. UK-built with a good reliability record, excellent cabin space and access, 65-profile...

Tyre choice

I have a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8ES VTEC fitted with Continental Primium 2 tyres. I would like to improve the driving and roadholding, if you could suggest a better type of tyre for my car.

Flashing glow plug light and limited revs

I was driving my 54-plate Honda Accord 2.2 CDTi Executive today, and as I accelerated to go onto the motorway, I got to 2000 revs and the glow plug light started flashing - and I couldn't get over 2000rpm. I...

Honda clutch failure

Clutch burnt out at 40,000 miles. I have just part-exchanged my second car, a Mazda MX5 (for another) with 115,000 miles on the clock. It's on the original clutch. The car I PX'd for the CR-V had done...