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...

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....

Buying a used Civic - what should I look out for?

Having read a number of reviews on your site, I think a Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (8th gen) is probably the best car for my needs. Ideally I’d like to spend £4000 or under and my wife likes the idea of the...

Need a used family car for £8k - any recommendations?

Our 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate has suffered a terminal fault and we need to replace it with used car. We don't necessarily want/need another estate and have been considering the Citroen C4. Having three...

What should I replace my old Auris with?

I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife has a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost, which is fantastic...

Honda Civic fault

I recently bought a 2006 Honda Civic CTDI 2.2. A couple of days ago I had the engine warning light flashing so I took it to my local garage to get it diagnosed and got the report as a faulty oxygen sensor....

Buying a used car - Golf GTI or Civic Type R?

Which would you buy? Golf GTI Mk5 or Civic Type R EP3 for low mileage use with a few long motorway runs with an absolute max budget of £8k?

Civic has a squeaky clutch?

The clutch pedal on my Honda Civic 1.8 I-Vtec makes a squeaking/creaking noise when the clutch pedal is depressed and raised. There is no clutch judder or signs of slip, it is just a squeak from the pedal....

Buying a used car for £6k - what's best?

Please can you advise me on what car would best suit my needs? I am a 24 year old female, I live a very outdoorsy life and I am looking for a hatchback that is still stylish but that I can fit one large...

Honda Civic Faulty batch of cylinder heads - could you clarify?

Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review of the 2006 models in the Good & Bad section it states 'Faulty...