Best sub-£2500 automatic?

I may need to replace my not-so-trusty automatic car but only have a budget of around £2500. I need an automatic gearbox (fully auto, not semi), decent 0-60 time (around 11 seconds), NCAP score of four...

Will a rust repair be covered in warranty on my used Civic?

I have just bought (approx 1 month ago) a 59 plate Civic 2.2 CDTi from AC. I have just noticed a little bit of rust when putting some stuff in the boot today. It is when the roof ends at the boot, behind...

Revs not falling immediately when lifting off the gas

When taking my foot off throttle and depressing the clutch to change gear, there seems to be a delay in the revs falling in my Honda Jazz. If I delay changing gear and hold the clutch down the revs fall...

Pull the other one

I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but because the weight and power are both well short...

“It’s draining - draining in my car.”

We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced twice. Last week whilst waiting for my wife to...

The Axemen cometh

I recently saw your advice to a Honda Jazz owner saying contact Honda Happiness Accident Assistance rather than his insurer in the event of an accident. On the same basis, in the event of an accident in...

Litre-ally

In March I bought a new style Honda Civic (petrol). After about 6000 miles, an oil warning light appeared. As I was miles from anywhere I rang the Honda garage, which told me to contact the AA. Their mechanic,...

Last days of disker

I have just had my two-year old CR-V serviced at 38,000 miles. The Honda dealer replaced the front brake pads (the first time they had been replaced) but told me that the front discs also needed replacing...

Inching down

Any recommendations or advice about best tyres for ride comfort on a Honda Jazz? Ours is on 16” wheels.

Best small car for the long-term?

I'm looking to buy a small family car to keep the next seven years. In the past I've always bought 'nearly' new at 6-18 months old. What would you recommend? I average 12k miles a year mostly on town,...