Still enjoy your Telegraph column after many years. As per title, my wife and I, who cover about 7000 miles per year, are looking for a new car, having had our 2006 Civic ES 1.8 since new (which we will keep as a second car.) I will ask local dealers for prices, but I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with Drive-the-deal or another broker. I have also just found out about Bob Gerard in Leicestershire, who import Civics from Europe (they tell me the only difference is the warranty is 60k not 90k, and there is no AA membership included, otherwise the cars are UK spec.)

I would welcome any comments about the relative merits of the Ceed vs. Civic, and about my purchasing plans.