Is the Honda CR-V susceptible to DPF problems?

I am retired and need a car with a high seating position. I want to buy a diesel Honda CR-V, but only do 7000 miles a year. Would a diesel give me DPF problems?

SUV needed for five mile commute

I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has a new Nissan Juke diesel, but does a lot of miles...

Need a 4x4 with low running costs -which?

I have just sold my old Land Cruiser as it was proving too expensive to run. We have three kids and seven dogs and need something that will cope with motorway driving on a daily basis. We will need to...

Is there a problem with Toyota Auris 2015 Business auto headlights?

Looking at your previous comments, previous owners seem to be relating to 2013 and previous with their headlights.. Has anybody experienced the same with the new model 2014 onwards?

Toyota Aygo gearbox problems

I bought a 2009 Toyota Aygo from a dealer six months ago. After the warranty for the car ended I began having problems. About a month ago the car wouldn't enter first gear, unless completely stationary....

Best all-weather tyre for Toyota RAV4?

My wife's 2015 Toyota RAV4 needs new tyres and ideally I'd like to buy some modern all-season tyres. Neither Michelin Cross Climates or Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons seem to be available in 235 / 55 / 18....

Toyota Yaris 2014 headlamp bulbs

Is there an alternative, high output, bulb that I can fit to replace the H1R2 9012 LL bulbs fitted as OEM to the 2014 Toyota Yaris ? Google seems to flag up H11 bulbs (eg Nightbreaker), but whilst these...

Best car with low insurance for a 17 year old driver?

My Grandson will soon be 17 and wants to buy a car (with a great stereo system). Can you please advise me which cars that have the lowest insurance premiums? How can he cut the costs? Is a 'black box'...

Best auto for under £2000?

I'm looking for a car for under £2000 with an automatic gearbox. I have found a £1600 Peugeot 206 made in 2005 with 28k miles on the clock. What was the Peugeots automatics like back then or would I best...

Best low insurance car for a teenager?

I am looking for the best Group 1 insurance car for my 19 year old grand daughter. It must have five doors and a petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Journeys will be between Durham University and her...