Buying a family car - what do you recommend?

I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts are starting to fail/wear. I'm looking for a bigger...

Squeaking front brakes on a Honda Civic

Have owned a Honda Civic 2006 1.8 SE i-VTEC for 6 months after purchasing it from a local garage. We've been really happy to date but recently the front brakes have started to squeak (v. high pitched)...

Replacement for Suzuki Swift Sport - recommendations?

I'm looking to change my 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport for something more robust, slightly larger, with fewer rattles and a more composed and forgiving ride quality. I have been looking at the Audi A3 1.9tdi,...

I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel?

I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine servicing. The car has now covered 53,000 miles....

Thanks for recommending Michelin tyres for my Honda Civic - they've done 41,000 miles!

I thought that you might be interested to know that some years ago you recommended Michelin tyres for my Honda Civic. I am just having them replaced after 41,000 miles and the garage tells me that there...

Poor paintwork on new Honda Civic

I have just bought a new Sapphire Blue Pearl Honda Civic. I gave it a hand wash yesterday and noticed many scratches through to to the white base coat. What should I do? It has been parked on my drive...

Can I fit different wheels and tyres to my Honda Civic 2.2 to improve the ride comfort?

I have Honda Civic 2.2 and it is getting near the time for new tyres. The wheels I have fitted at the moment are 18-inch with low profile tyres, and with the roads as they are, are rattling my old bones....

Fake service book entries

I bought a Honda Civic at a British Car Auctions in Enfield 3 weeks ago. It was listed as having 2 service stamps. When I later inspected the Service Book closely, I saw that there were 9 stamps, the...

Orange peel paint on a new car.

I complained about orange peel paint finish on my new Honda Civic back in July 2011. After much delay, Honda say the finish is typical of what their factory turns out. At Honda's suggestion, I got an...

Which Civic engine?

I would like a petrol Honda Civic, 2007 onwards, and have up to £8000. I have found a 1.4 petrol manual, with 57 plate but only 16,000miles on clock on at 8000. Is this low mileage good, or is it so low...