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Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot? I do a lot of short 4.5mile trips in winter I find...

Need a family MPV for £4000

We are selling our beloved Citroen Berlingo (great MPV, but a stiff clutch and terrible economy around town) and want to buy a new family car that is better for my wife (recently passed her test) to drive....

Honda Civic - keep or sell?

We need two cars in our household. We currently have a 2002 Volkswagen Polo and a 2003 Honda Civic Type-S with 80k and 150k miles respectively. Our intended strategy is to have a city run around and a...

Does the Mk1 Honda Jazz have a CVT gearbox?

I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me if it has a CVT gearbox?

When did Honda return to CVT transmissions?

When did Honda return to CVT transmissions in respect to the Honda Jazz from the I-shift? Also how reliable is the new CVT auto against the Mk1 version?

Will a missing oil cap cause engine damage?

A garage serviced my Honda Civic (2006) recently, but when I got home (30 minute drive) I noticed the oil cap was missing. There was oil covering the inside of the engine and smoke/oil on the floor. I'm...

Looking for a family car with 4x4 capability

We currently own a Toyota RAV4 and Audi A4. We need to sell both and get a family sized car, which has occasional 4x4 ability (prefer two-wheel drive which switches to 4x4 if needed). We'd like a diesel...

Should I keep my trusty Civic or replace?

I own a 56 plate Civic Sport 2.2 diesel. It has done 65k and has been totally reliable so far. It has been regularly serviced since new and there is a good Honda independent garage near me that I use....

Passenger footwell filling with water - what's the cause?

I have water in the passenger footwell of my Honda CR-V. Do you know what may have caused it?

Need a used car that can carry two sets of golf clubs

I'm looking for a two year old car, with a large boot that can carry two sets of golf clubs and one manual trolley. What do you suggest?