I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6?

Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as good a spec as the Mazda 6, which are less complicated?...

The DPF warning light is flashing on my Mazda 6 - does the particulate filter need cleaned or replaced?

My Mazda 6 has a particulate filter warning light flashing, despite two hours on the motorway. The car has never done this in four years of ownership. It's done 99,000 miles. Does the DPF need cleaned...

Why is the tax for my Mazda 6 auto so much more than a manual version?

I own a Mazda 6, it's a beautiful car. Can you tell me why there is such a huge difference in road tax for a manual versus an automatic. My Mazda 6 auto is £113 per year, but a Mazda 6 manual is as low...

I bought a Mazda 3 four months ago - a fault has now occurred, can I claim the cost of repairs from the garage?

I bought a Mazda 3 2.2d in June this year. Four months later, the oil pressure light is on. The dealership warranty was only for 60 days. Who do I set a claim against to have the car repaired? I feel the...

Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing?

I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since the emissions fix we have noticed the car regenerating...

Is the Skoda Yeti auto gearbox problematic?

My wife favours a used Skoda Yeti petrol auto for local, rural journeys and the occasional long trip. I hear that the Yeti automatic gearbox can be iffy. Any recommendations?

The injector in my Mazda 3 has failed - is this due to using supermarket fuel?

Whilst driving along, my 2012 Mazda 3 1.6d (39,000 miles) suddenly juddered and went into limp mode. I cautiously negotiated to the hard shoulder with the dashboard lit up with maintenance, ABS, and warning...

Should my daughter get a new Mazda CX-5 through PCP or Hire Purchase?

My daughter is looking to buy a new car, but is confused (as am I) about the best method of purchase e.g. PCP or Hire Purchase. She will do around 17,000 miles per year. Currently, Mazda are offering 0...

Are there any cheap fault code readers on the market?

Are there any cheap fault code readers that do not need the ignition to be on? As my fault locks out the push button start on my Mazda 6 so I cannot switch the ignition on to power up the standard code...

What supermini do you recommend?

What supermini do you recommend?