Whereafore auto

For over 50 years I have been driving conventionally geared cars I am now 81 and considering moving to a slightly smaller car, an automatic Fiesta in place of my Toyota Auris. I drive about 14,000 miles...

Buying ultra low mileage cars

A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had a stroke two years ago. What are the pitfalls of...

Diescision time

We are close to buying a Honda CR-V auto but can’t decide between petrol or diesel. We only do approx 12,000 miles per year so not sure it’s worth getting a diesel, but do you get better performance from...

Higher car

We would welcome your advice about selecting a replacement car. At the moment we drive a BMW 118 SE petrol automatic. We live on a steep hill and last winter could only get into our drive with the help...

Wandering steering

My 2004 Jazz steering has always "wandered" when going straight ahead making frequent slight adjustments necessary. Your latest review of the Jazz (2008 on) in "What's Good" comments on improvements...

7-year glitch

My 8-year old 2003/52 Honda Civic Coupe 'died' quite dramatically on the M62 when the no. 4 conrod pierced the block. Regularly serviced throughout its short life, the last occasion being July 1st. and...

2’s company

My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...

Automatic decision

I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central London, with longer distances (up to 300 miles)...

Super unleaded

I was wandering if you knew where Sainsburys gets their petrol from? I thought it was BP, but slightly unsure. And what is the best super around to run my Civic on?

Replacing a CR-V

Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated driving position an advantage. Due to high...