Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission?

Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and BMW are introducing quite unnecessary...

Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000?

I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get rid of the Z4 and buy something with multiple seats...

Should I use a premium fuel in my Honda Civic Hybrid?

I have a Honda Civic Hybrid (07). Do you think using a more expensive petrol would be better for my car than normal fuel?

Who can unlock my Honda Accord's mobile telephone hands-free system?

I recently bought a Honda Accord 2007 2.2 CDTi Sport and cannot use the hands-free telephone, as it says the system is locked. I tried contacting the previous owner but it turns out it was a lease vehicle...

Reverse gear

Your correspondent FM asked what is the best driving technique to use with Honda's i-Shift. In my experience with a Jazz, bought last November to replace a Jazz CVT-7, there is no best way. This electronic...

What do you think of the iShift system fitted to the Honda Civic?

I am contemplating the purchase of a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC EX fitted with an iShift gearbox. This does not have a torque converter but a clutch, as fitted to the 1.4 manual where the changes are made...

Is a three-year-old diesel Honda Civic a good buy?

Me and my husband have been saving up to replace our old diesel Fiesta and have been offered a three and a half-year-old diesel 2.2-litre Honda Civic for £6000 by a relative. It has 68,000 miles on the...

Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000?

I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance is not that important. I know about the Toyota...

Why doesn't my Honda CR-V's wing mirror return to its normal position when the engine is stopped?

My Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi's driver's side mirror fully folds out when the engine starts and does not return to its normal position unless physically pushed back. Any suggestions gratefully received.

Do Honda Jazzes of more than four years old require any special attention during the service?

As the 73-year-old owner of a 54-plate Honda Jazz automatic which is coming up to its MoT and annual service, is there anything in particular I should be looking out for? The car has been serviced annually...