Are CVT gearboxes reliable?

Are CVT transmissions reliable and how do they cope with ascending/descending very steep hills. I am used to selecting manual 1st gear with my peugeot auto box, what would you do in, say, a Honda Jazz?

How can I get Emergency Call to work on my Honda now 3G is being switched off?

I just found out the Emergency Call button on my 2003 Honda CR-V will be inoperable fairly soon as it runs on 3G which is being discontinued in a few months time. Honda says the service will stop with...

Should I extend the warranty on my three year old car?

I have three year old Honda HR-V advance with 14,000 miles on clock. Is it worth paying extra to extend warranty?

Are crankshaft sensor faults common?

After two Honda Civics (2000 and 2003) both have let me down with crankshaft sensor problems. I am wondering whether this is a typical fault for that age Civic or was I just unlucky and could risk buying...

What cheap car has rear seats that fold flat?

I an looking to spend up to £3k and want a low tax and insurance but roomy car with rear seats that go flat. What do you suggest?

What car do you suggest for a pensioner?

Can you suggest car for pensioner for £11,000. Used mainly around town but with round trips or 100 miles or so and 500 mile trip twice a year. Main driver 5ft, second driver usually in passenger seat....

What cheap small car with a big boot do you recommend?

Can you recommend a small car with biggish boot that will cost me around £2500 - it will be used mainly for local journeys and transporting paintings up to 100cmx100cm. My annual mileage is low. Ideally...

What cheap automatic car do you suggest?

I am due to have hip replacement surgery sometime in the near future. I have a Peugeot 3008 manual at present. I am looking for a small automatic car that I can use in the initial recovery period for short...

Do Faraday pouches wear out?

We have a 2020 Honda Jazz Hybrid, with keyless entry and ignition. When the car was new we bought two recommended Faraday pouches for the keys. I now find that these don't work any more. Is there any timespan...

What car should we replace our Ford Fusion with?

We are looking to replace our Ford Fusion. My wife likes the car as it has a flat boot which means she doesn't have to lift up heavy items (usually her golf bag & trolley) from the well. Annual mileage...