Buying a small diesel automatic

I have Nissan Almera 1.5 W 5 door and I pay about £25 per week to run - I do travel a lot. What kind of automatic diesel can I buy? I dont want pay more for fuel , maybe want pay less. I can spend around...

Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz?

I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was appropriate. It was suggested at my next service...

Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter?

I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types of transmission and your advice on how long a...

Is Honda UK in good health?

I wonder if Honda UK is in good health? I seldom if ever see any Honda advertising and our nearest Honda agents seem polite and very efficient, but somewhat subdued. We have a Jazz 1.4 ES I-shift via the...

Which small cars rival the Honda Jazz?

We have had three Honda Jazzes and have no complaints about comfort, reliability, versatility, economy etc. However, the market has changed and relative to its current competitors, the Jazz is now an expensive...

My Honda Insight Hybrid suffers from a harsh ride - what can I do?

I purchased a new Honda Insight Hybrid in July 2011. My previous car was a Mercedes C-200. I am finding the ride somewhat harder than my previous car. Is there anything one can do to improve the harder...

What gearbox should my Jazz have?

Hi. I am going to buy an automatic Honda Jazz and I have been advised to avoid i-shift. Could you please tell me whether "2008-9 Honda Jazz i-dsi (se) 5-dr (cvt-7)" is i-shift? Your answer will be an...

Replacing a CR-V

We have an older Honda CR-V Executive and want a nearly new soft roader very similar in every respect. But we dislike the front end looks of the new CRV. What would you recommend that fits this criteria:...

Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope

Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on the automatic box and not handbrake. Is this likely...

Need an MPV with comfortable seats and easy access

I have just sold my beloved T4 in order to buy a more economical family car. My wife and I have both broken our backs at some point in the past and due to this, we are keen to get a car with higher seats...