The Honda Jazz is a very cleverly designed super-mini that went on sale in second-generation form towards the end of 2008. Available with a choice of two petrol engines only, the Jazz has carved out a name for itself as a supremely flexible and practical super-mini that is reliable, good to drive, frugal and adaptable thanks to a very neatly designed interior. This article aims to help you purchase the used Honda Jazz car in the most safe and reliable manner.

First, it is important that you get complete information of the car, its specification, model, what’s the car insurance, what accessory you interested in and so on. Here is a quick look at four important Jazz features.

•    Looks –
There’s obvious Civic DNA running through the exterior of the Jazz, especially at the front where the grille is very similar. It has a more chic European look than the typically Japanese original and features funky rear lights surrounding a slick-looking rear end. Its practical nature is best revealed at the sides, where despite the rakish nose, it’s still quite boxy.

•    Accessories –
The interior car accessories include the dials that are clear and easy to read, and there’s a large trip computer in the centre of the speedo. The Jazz is available in four trims: S, SE, ES and EX. The S has all the basics, but you’ll do without alloy wheels or air con – you’ll need to step up to SE for those. ES adds ESP, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, body coloured handles and mirrors, electric retractable mirrors, a fully adjustable steering wheel and the two-tier boot floor. The range-topping EX gets cruise control, glass roof, tinted glass, front fog lamps, arm rests and a USB socket.

•    Performance –
There are two petrol engines on offer in the Jazz, a 89bhp 1.2 and a 99bhp 1.4; the latter available with the option of an automatic gearbox. The 1.2 will reach 62mph in 12.5 seconds, while the 1.4 is a second faster. The automatic reaches the benchmark in 13.5 seconds. Top speeds are all in excess of 110mph.

•    Practicality –
The Jazz’s 366 litre boot (883 with the seats folded) gives a substantial amount away to the Nissan Note. But that’s only part of the story. The Jazz’s clever rear seats fold flat making loading large objects easy, and there’s a low sill. There are plenty of storage spaces in the cabin – two glove-boxes, plenty of big cup holders and a large space in front of the gearstick.

The new Honda Jazz also sees the introduction of what Honda has dubbed the Double Trunk with under-floor storage combining with the regular boot space to accommodate tall, delicate and separated shopping or luggage.

Once you are sure, what model you are buying do a price comparison on various used Honda Jazz cars for sale. Dont jump to the first advertisement, its always recommended to do a through research before deciding the final one.