Please recommend a durable, economical hatchback which is built to last?

I currently own a G-reg Nissan Micra which has done just over 60,000 miles. However, rust is taking hold and I now need to replace it. My budget is approx. £3500 - £4000. Most of my driving is local, with...

Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000?

I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget is £5-6000. I was thinking of a Volkswagen Polo...

Shifting circumstances

Do you have any views on, or feedback from members concerning best driving technique with Honda’s I-Shift? I currently have a perfectly satisfactory 2006 Jazz 'Sport' with the superb CVT transmission and...

Thirst among equals

I purchased a ‘nearly new’ Honda Jazz 1.4EX with manual transmission in December 2009. The model has an official fuel consumption of between 42.8 (urban) and 58.9 (extra urban), but in reality, I am getting...

Could you recommend a suitable vehicle with a large boot and easy access for my in-laws?

My in-laws are both in their early 70s and intending to replace their 53-reg Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec. Their budget is £10,000 plus trade-in. They've mentioned an automatic, but I recall that you don't recommend...

Is a new Honda Civic on the way, and will it be a complete redesign?

I have heard that the Honda Civic 2012 model replacing the MK8 is to be introduced later next year. Do you know whether this is likely and, if so, will it be a completely redesigned Civic and not just...

Should we buy a current Honda Jazz or is there a new model on the horizon?

We are thinking of buying a Honda Jazz and wondered if you know of any facelifts or changes coming in the near future that may be worth waiting for?

Great Exectations

I had an Accord for 6 years and did 100,000 trouble free miles. I then bought a 2004/54 Civic 1.6 Executive auto. I have had it for 3 years and it has been trouble-free. It has now done 50,000 miles. I...

Dipsfunctional

Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has a switch to change the lights from R to L hand...

Ghost story

After locking my Bora the car unlocks itself and all the windows automatically open, with lots of switch clicking and hazards going on and off. This can happen as soon as I have left it or sometimes overnight...