Which SUV has the most comfortable ride?

I’m coming to the end of a 12 month lease of a Hyundai ix35. During the past year it has been trouble free, with my only complaint being its lack of ride comfort. Which of the current crop of crossovers...

Metallic paint - is it worth the extra cos?

I am looking to buy a new Honda CR-V or BMW X1 and would like to know if there is a significant difference between modern metallic and non-metallic paints. The last time I bought a new car with non-metallic...

What hot hatch below £5000?

After driving a Toyota Corolla for five years with no problems, I'm looking for a hotter hatch for a change but would still like the reliability. It must be big enough to accommodate 2 Labradors in the...

How do I source an ex-demo car?

Is it sensible to wait and buy a demonstrator rather than brand new? I'm thinking of buying a Honda CRV and want to get a good deal. How long do Honda keep their demo cars before selling?

Which Honda Civic engine is best - 1.6 or 2.2?

I am thinking of buying a new shape Honda Civic, question is do I go for 1.6 or 2.2? My local Honda dealer let slip that with the arrival of the new 1.6 I-DTEC "earth-dreams" engine Honda will in time...

Can you recommend a small and economical used car?

I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple driving controls. I have £7000 to spend, what...

Should we replace our Hyundai i10 with a Honda Jazz for more comfort?

We have a Hyundai i10 Classic. We are thinking of upgrading to a new Honda Jazz 1.2 SE manual for more comfort and the higher seats, as I have had back surgery. What are the pros and cons of this Jazz...

Should we buy another Honda Jazz or look at the Ford Fiesta 1.25?

My wife’s Chinese-built Honda Jazz 1.2 is now five and a half years old and is approaching 50,000 miles. She drives around 8000 miles a year, including a fortnightly motorway round trip of 180 miles. We...

Scraping and rattling in my CR-V?

We bought a new Honda CR-V in September 2012. It is now making a rattle / scraping noise but initially only very intermittently in 3rd gear - not in any other gears. It is now occurring more often. It's...

Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...