What do you think of the Honda Civic 1.8?

It’s time to change my 2002 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol Ghia estate which I've had since May 2006. Whatever I buy is likely to be my last car so I want something mildly exciting and reliable. I have in mind...

Which diesel to replace my 2003 Mondeo with reasonable maintenance costs?

I am looking at changing my 2003 Ford Mondeo TDCi LX with 70,000 miles for something newer. Please suggest a suitable diesel replacement. I don’t want to lose too much size but would like something fractionally...

Why isn't Honda promoting its new Civic yet?

I am considering purchasing a new Honda Civic. Although reports of the new Civic appear to be favourable Honda does not yet seem to be promoting its new model in this country. I am worried that technical...

Replacing a Civic Type-R

I have had my Civic Type R (57 plate) from new. I love him (he is even called Roger as he's a red Type R) but my 6 month old is too heavy to lift in and out of the back in her carseat. We also have an...

Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus?

We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few dents and scratches which we have not had fixed....

Downsizing from an Accord

I currently enjoy driving my Honda Accord iCDTI on my 40 mile round trip commute over a mixture of roads. I like the build quality, reliability, refinement and effortless torque. However, I realise that...

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...

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....

What do you think of the Honda Civic 1.8i?

I'm going to take some time to go out and test drive the replacement for my Focus TDCi, the most expensive car to run I have ever had. So I need some advice please. My budget is £8000 and I don't want...

Which small car offers better performance than our Honda Jazz but keeps the folding rear seats?

My wife currently drives a 2007 Honda Jazz. She loves the CVT auto gearbox and the ‘Magic’ easy folding back seats. However, particularly on longer journeys, she finds it lacks the power she would like...