Is the petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L a belt or chain cam?

Looking at a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L for £11,982. Could you advice any problems and is the engine on a timing belt or chain?

What discount should I aim to get on the old model SEAT Ibiza?

I'm interested in buying a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Eco TSi 150. This model is due to be replaced in July this year. The list price is £17,945 with red paint and a space saver wheel. What kind of discount should...

What used car should I buy - Honda Jazz, Mazda 3, or Ford Fiesta?

I would appreciate your advice regarding buying a used automatic car. My options are a 2013 Honda Jazz 1.4 I-VTEC 20,000 miles, 2013 Mazda 3 1.6 Tamura 29,500 miles or a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 43,000...

What are the best options for a sports/roadster under £25,000 to replace my Mazda MX5 with?

I currently own a 2016 Mazda MX5 1.5. If I change it, what are the best options for a sports/roadster type under £25,000?

Which automatic car has the best engine - the 1.5-litre Mazda 2 or the 1.2-litre Peugeot 208/Citroen C3?

I have been following what you have said about the best small engines and automatics and I'm stuck between choosing the Citroen C3/Peugeot 208 Puretech petrol 1.2 110PS with the auto EAT6 gearbox and the...

Would a Mazda 3 be a good replacement for my Toyota Corolla?

It's time to change my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi which has basically given 128,000 trouble free miles. I intend to gift this car and then buy a petrol replacement outright. Not so sure about a Toyota Auris...

How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake?

I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3 gradient on my driveway. Will the the electronic...

Why has the turbo in my Mazda 3 seized?

I have a 2013 Mazda 3 Venture 1.6d which has done 42,000 miles. I have owned it from new and had it serviced annually at a Mazda main dealer. Last week it lost power and the engine warning light came on....

What economical but stylish small car should I buy?

I have switched jobs which now invoIves travelling 34 miles a day (a pretty straightforward run) so would like to trade-in my Mazda 3 for a more economical car (both mpg and tax band) but one which is...

What automatic Motability car would you recommend?

A family member has been awarded enhanced motability and would like some advice. They have chosen 4 automatic cars based on what they like (Ford Focus, Mazda 2, Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf), what...