What's a good resource for quality private sale used cars?

I'm interested in buying a top quality used Honda Accord Tourer, but don't like the silly prices asked by dealers. What is the best source of private sale used cars? The classified advert magazines seem...

Does my Honda FR-V really need new discs at just 62,500 miles?

I took my Honda FR-V diesel in for its 62,500 service and was surprised they told me the rear brake discs need changing. Apparently they're worn out. The pads still have wear so there is no damage to the...

My Honda Accord's engine has blown. Is it worth repairing?

My Honda has blown its engine. As far I know a piston snapped resulting in the engine seizing. Just before this happened, I smelt car fumes in the car, then heard a tapping noise coming from the engine....

Does my Honda CR-V really need an engine flush whilst being serviced?

I have just booked my 2007 Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel in for its annual service at the local Honda dealership where I bought the car 18 months ago. The car has just under 28,000 miles on the clock. The dealership...

Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT?

I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys for work), it has three doors and that it has a little...

Not a shred

I have owned a Honda Accord Tourer for over five years, and until last week, I have been fortunate in never having a puncture. To my horror, there was no spare wheel in the boot. Checking with the local...

Can you recommend an air conditioning specialist to repair my daughter's Honda Jazz?

My daughter has a Jazz that is about six years old. The air conditioning stopped working except if she drove at very high speed. It has been back to the Honda main dealer now about four or five times for...

Can you recommend a reliable replacement for our Renault Clio for under £3000?

I have between £2000 -£3000 to spend on a secondhand car. It's actually for my fiancee who used to drive a Clio, but that has just died. Can you recommend a car which would be a good buy in that price...

I can't open my Honda CR-V's satellite navigation system - any ideas?

The joystick/enter button on my satellite navigation works sometimes and not others. I have tried removing the four screws on the back of the lid but the cover still remains tight. Are there any more screws...

Does the new Honda Accord suffer from a judder when the engine is switched on?

Have you had any reports of new Accords having an uncomfortable judder or jolt which travels through the car each time the engine is turned on and off? Honda says it is a trait of the car.