What automatic transmission congestion-charge free cars are there?

A 79 year-old relative wishes to buy a congestion-charge free car BUT it must have automatic transmission. I have spent some time looking in to this and so far have only really come up with the Toyota...

Slipping clutch on Honda Civc 2.2 D - would you reommend also getting DMF replaced?

I have a 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel that has just passed 70,000 miles. The clutch has started slipping in higher gears, and I have been told this needs to be replaced. Is it worth getting the DMF replaced...

Another X-Trail or not?

I have a budget of about 10-12k to buy a replacement for my ageing X-Trail. I am impressed with the newer version (I have elderly parents who have mobility issues) so something similar is good. But do...

Is a hybrid car suitable for my needs?

I am thinking of buying a Honda Jazz Hybrid. Is it relevant to my motoring requirements when most of my journeys are short, local drives with a longer trip once or twice a month?

What should I buy instead of a Skoda Fabia?

My wife has a new Skoda Fabia SE estate with the 1.2TSI engine and 7 speed DSG on order with the local dealer and with a £2500 part exchange for her Citroen C3 (reg Sept 2007) with 39000 mileage. We are...

Does an extra former keeper mean a problem?

Is the V5 record of a previous owner of my (still very low mileage Honda Jazz) car likely to affect its trade-in value to a dealer or private buyer?

Which 4x4s have adaptive cruise?

Can you tell me which 4x4 have adaptive cruise control? Do any 4x4s have hybrid engines for UK use?

Improving the ride on a CR-V

I have a 2011 Honda CR-V EX on 18 inch wheels the ride is not as good as I had hoped. Would 17 inch wheels improve the ride and what tyres would you recommend for mostly road use?

Belt or chain on my CR-V?

I too once had a BMW Isetta. Mine had four wheels but the back two were close together which made it very difficult to avoid the potholes in unsurfaced roads. I now own an 02 reg Honda CRV. Can you...

Replacement car for the in-laws

I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they may be persuaded by a good 2nd hand model, as long...