A new battery won't solve my stop start issue - what could be the problem?

I have a 2021 Mazda6 2.0 petrol and the stop/start function is not working. This first happened on 10th January 2025. I became aware that the stop/start function was not functioning — no warning lights,...

Can I use a solar battery charger while my car is parked for three weeks?

I have to leave my 2023 Mazda 2 Hybrid at an uncovered carpark for just over three weeks. Can you recommend a good quality solar panel trickle charger that would stop my 12v battery going flat? What power...

What's the best way to sell my car?

I have a 7 year old Mazda CX-5 that I want to sell. What’s the best way to do that avoiding a dealer trade in?

I haven't received my V5C after six weeks - should I be concerned?

I bought a secondhand Mazda 6 at the end of August 2025 and the seller gave me the new keeper slip so I could tax and insure the car. I haven't received the new V5 log book yet so I decided yesterday to...

My headlights are very poor - do I need new projector lenses?

My Mazda 3 2012 has awful low beams. The high beams aren't incredible either but better. I have been told it could be due to aged projector lenses - these do look frosted however they look fairly uniform...

Should I buy a car that has missed a service?

I test drove a Mazda MX-5 1.5 yesterday. I liked it and the condition appears to be very good. It was registered in April 2022 so is just over 3 years old and it has 37,000 miles on the clock which is...

Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months?

If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner from new had it serviced one year after buying,...

What solar battery trickle charger do you recommend?

As I will only be doing short infrequent journeys should I buy a solar battery trickle charger. If so which is best and easiest to connect please. Possibly not connecting to the battery terminals. Will...

Is it possible to buy a nearly new automatic small SUV with a budget of £15,000?

Is it possible to buy a nearly new small suv automatic with a budget of £15,000? If so what would you recommend?

Are are the alternatives to a DSG gearbox?

Having read a lot of information about VW DSG-style automatic gearboxes, most manufacturers seem to have trouble with DCT type gearboxes, for example, Ford with its Powershift. Are there any small SUV...