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...

Which small car for mountain roads and motorways?

I am soon to buy a new car. I need one around four metres long with a bit of "poke". My driving is mainly mountain roads and motorways. I have three cars in mind, the Suzuki Swift Sport, SEAT Ibiza 105TSI...

Which small reliable cars offer a good safety rating?

What other used models the same size as a Yaris, with a good safety rating are worth looking at? Or are they much of a muchness at this size car? We certainly don't want larger than Yaris size.

Which economical petrol car should we buy?

My wife and I both recently retired. We want to buy a new or used 4/5 door car. It would need to be economical to run and reliable over an annual mileage of 6000 - 7000 miles, I presume a petrol engine...

Which Vauxhall Corsa do you recommend?

I am going to change my wife's 2009 1.4 Corsa. She requires five doors, reversing sensors and aircon. The car does around 7000 miles pa, mostly short journeys but with the odd longer ride. There is such...

Should my wife keep her 1996 Ford Ka or try to sell it?

My wife has 1996 Ford KA, mileage 53,000, which has been well maintained, currently doing less than 2000 miles a year. It passed its MoT last April, but has on previous occasions needed some welding work....

Buying a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI - what to look out for?

I am going to look at a 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI PD Laurin + Klement. It has done 70,000 miles. What should I look for in relation to servicing, what big jobs need doing and common problems?

Best large car for £3k?

I'm looking for a large-ish five door that will accommodate two adults and a child seat in the back. Ideally I'd be spending no more than £3000 and I'd rather an older, less complicated model that is going...

Should I renew my Volkswagen warranty for my 2009 Golf Estate?

I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to extend the warranty on my 2009/59 Golf Estate 1.9 TDI, now at 46,000 miles. I note under the items covered that the clutch (DMF?) is not covered....

Should I buy a classic Jaguar Mk2?

I have just enjoyed a 25-mile ride in a 1954 Bentley SD used as my daughter's wedding car. This pleasurable experience has made me think about acquiring a classic car. A Bentley is beyond the budget and...