Which small cars rival the Honda Jazz?

We have had three Honda Jazzes and have no complaints about comfort, reliability, versatility, economy etc. However, the market has changed and relative to its current competitors, the Jazz is now an expensive...

Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz?

I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was appropriate. It was suggested at my next service...

Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter?

I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types of transmission and your advice on how long a...

My Honda Insight Hybrid suffers from a harsh ride - what can I do?

I purchased a new Honda Insight Hybrid in July 2011. My previous car was a Mercedes C-200. I am finding the ride somewhat harder than my previous car. Is there anything one can do to improve the harder...

Replacing a CR-V

We have an older Honda CR-V Executive and want a nearly new soft roader very similar in every respect. But we dislike the front end looks of the new CRV. What would you recommend that fits this criteria:...

Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope

Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on the automatic box and not handbrake. Is this likely...

Need an MPV with comfortable seats and easy access

I have just sold my beloved T4 in order to buy a more economical family car. My wife and I have both broken our backs at some point in the past and due to this, we are keen to get a car with higher seats...

Fault codes on a CR-V

My 2003 Honda CR-V gives fault code po 132. All I know it is an O2 sensor but don't know which one.

Buying a new small family car - which one would you recommend?

Can you advise on which 5 seat car would be the best option as a small family car? We have heard good things about the Ford 1 litre 3 cylinder engine, and wondered if we should wait for when the Fiesta...

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....