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Am I searching for the holy grail? As an older chap I am now looking for slower thrills - seeking an enjoyable drive with the following features: Small car (city car/supermini/no larger than Golf), sub...

Can you recommend a reliable, good-looking, two-seater sports car?

I have £30,000 cash to spend on a two-seater sports car. Now, hopefully, with better weather and improved prospects on the horizon, what would you advise to buy? The looks and street cred are important,...

Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right?

My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though, she's not driven too much. The dealer rang her...

I want to buy a soft-top convertible and liked the hard-top version I tested. Do I need to test drive the soft top?

I've test-driven a hard-top Mazda MX-5 and really liked it. The plan was to buy a soft-top but the dealer only had a hardtop to test drive. On the basis that this is only being driven for fun, mainly with...

What's the best convertible, in your opinion?

I'm looking for a convertible for a second car. I already own a 2009 Mazda 2, which is nippy enough for town but lacks acceleration for overtaking and for motorways. My dad likes the Mercedes-Benz SLK...

Can I drive with my convertible's roof down during the lockdown?

I know it is a really trivial question, but I have to use my Mazda MX-5 for essential journeys and I was wondering if the coronavirus-related regulations prohibit me driving with the top down?

What new car should I replace my Peugeot 206 CC with?

I have a 15-year-old Peugeot 206 CC and want to replace it with a modern alternative, what should I look at?

What can I do to preserve the hood on a modern convertible?

I am considering buying a 2016 Mazda MX-5 convertible. I do not have a garage, so it will live on my drive for 365 days, although it will be used daily. What can I do to minimize the effects of rain, snow...