Petrol or diesel used estate for outdoor lifestyle?

I'm looking for a 2-3 year old estate. I live in Cumbria and do about 18k miles per year so the car needs to be good on hills. I have a 12 mile (each way) commute to work in mixed start-stop and B road...

What to replace a 15 year old Golf TDI?

My 2000 Golf 1.9 TDI is nearing the end of its life 200k miles and now multiple electrics problems. I'm looking to spend up to £6000 on a replacement that I'll keep for around 6 years. I've seen a 59-plate...

Honda HR-V replacement?

We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a replacement with a similar raised driving position...

Spare wheel for a new Honda HR-V?

Honda do not have a spare wheel yet. I want to buy a steel rim as spare. Original wheel is 7J x 17 et46 5 x 114.3 PCD. Are there other makers compatible wheels to buy?

High mileage Honda Accord - a good buy?

I'm looking for a spacious family car which will be used mainly for short journeys. I've seen a petrol 2012 Honda Accord Tourer with manual transmission. It's advertised at £7000 and has done over 110,000...

Buying a petrol automatic medium SUV - advice?

Please will you give me a view on CVTs for petrol engined cars. I drive a diesel automatic and want to change to petrol. I have seen your 2014 review of the Qashqai where you mentioned that the CVT didn't...

Buying a replacement for Honda Civic

About three years ago you kindly recommended that I buy a Honda Civic, which I did. My Civic 2.2 -i-CTDI has now done 71000 miles and I am looking to change it for something about 1/2 years old. I have...

Petrol Honda CR-V on urban commute - worth using premium fuel?

I drive a 2013 4WD Honda CR-V, with a 2.0 litre petrol engine (manual). My daily commute is 7 miles each way in urban / suburban traffic. I drive carefully for economy and have averaged 36mpg since purchase...

Automatic small car advice?

I'm planing to buy Jazz automatic 1.4 i-VTEC ES 2012 model. I'm looking for full automatic. The Jazz I saw has additional manual options under the steering weel. It is not present in newer 2014 models....

Buying a small hatch for commuting

Would you recommend the new Honda Jazz for a 15000 mile a year commute?