• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not a lot probably, but I'm fine with that.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    All fairly positive reactions so far!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    As long as it proves reliable then yes. I bought this car with the expectation of very good reliability.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again if it's reliable!

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I think so - it was the cheapest new CRV on Autotrader at the time, and they also gave me a good deal on my part-ex.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed a big practical car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very polite, helpful, not at all pushy, and happy to negotiate.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's so relaxing! Comfortable in town and on the motorway. It handles well too for a car of its size.

    What's it like to park?

    It's big, and rear visability is not great.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The rear seats. The rear bench flips up and the back folds down flat in one swift motion with one pull of one handle. Plus the boot is huge!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The rear seats!