Best family car for £10,000?

What car would you recommend to replace our 1997 Toyota Picnic? We prefer Japanese cars and want to spend £10,000 on a manual with a petrol engine. Any ideas?

Buying used - Civic or BMW 318d?

I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 I-ctdi se (95,400 miles) or a 2009 BMW 318d with 114,300 miles. I understand that the Honda doesn't have DPF, what is quite good,...

Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause?

The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the engine bay (or rather two of the wheels it runs...

buying a new SUV - what's best?

I want to buy a new SUV. Can you tell me which is the best for running costs and reliability?

2004 Mazda 3 - keep or sell?

My 2004 Mazda 3 1.6 HDI with 121,000 miles has been great apart from the nightmare engine. A new crankshaft sensor, new turbo and associated parts and recently the turbo boost solenoid have all been fitted....

Alternative to Honda Legend?

What current production car would you suggest as an alternative to the Honda Legend? I like the technology but the fuel consumption is out of fashion. Is there a direct equivalent with the reliability?

Why are car prices going up?

A few weeks ago, whilst enquiring at my local Mazda dealer about a CX-5, I was informed that there would be a £200 price increase in 2014 and also a newly introduced £200 supplement for "Stone" leather...

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...

Buying a used Honda Civic - how do I get a good deal?

I'm interested in buying a used 2007-09 Honda Civic 1.8 i-vtec. Is now (January) a good time to buy and should I be going to a Honda Dealer, used car dealer or private to get the best deal?

Powered steering fault

My son's 2002 Honda Civic power steering does not work until the engine is warm. In the summer this may only be a few seconds, but in winter it can be several minutes. Any idea what's going wrong?