Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause?

The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the engine bay (or rather two of the wheels it runs...

buying a new SUV - what's best?

I want to buy a new SUV. Can you tell me which is the best for running costs and reliability?

2004 Mazda 3 - keep or sell?

My 2004 Mazda 3 1.6 HDI with 121,000 miles has been great apart from the nightmare engine. A new crankshaft sensor, new turbo and associated parts and recently the turbo boost solenoid have all been fitted....

Alternative to Honda Legend?

What current production car would you suggest as an alternative to the Honda Legend? I like the technology but the fuel consumption is out of fashion. Is there a direct equivalent with the reliability?

Why are car prices going up?

A few weeks ago, whilst enquiring at my local Mazda dealer about a CX-5, I was informed that there would be a £200 price increase in 2014 and also a newly introduced £200 supplement for "Stone" leather...

Does the Honda Civic have any known problems?

I’m in the market for an 8th generation Honda Civic. Can you tell me if there have been any changes to the suspension and ride quality during the model’s history? Also, are there any reliability issues...

Buying a used Honda Civic - how do I get a good deal?

I'm interested in buying a used 2007-09 Honda Civic 1.8 i-vtec. Is now (January) a good time to buy and should I be going to a Honda Dealer, used car dealer or private to get the best deal?

Powered steering fault

My son's 2002 Honda Civic power steering does not work until the engine is warm. In the summer this may only be a few seconds, but in winter it can be several minutes. Any idea what's going wrong?

Which tyres for our Honda Jazz and Toyota Avensis?

We run two cars, a Jazz and an Avensis. Both have tyres that have reached 3mm depth so need replacing. In the past, you have recommended Michelin Energy Savers for the Jazz. Is this recommendation still...

Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort?

I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and also my wife finds any long journey in my car a...