Is the dealer breaking FSA rules?

We have toady picked up our new Mazda MX-5, purchased on PCP. I expected to deal with the salesperson for the majority of handover, but complete the finance agreement with a finance specialist. I thought...

Fixing a Mazda 6 - should I do it myself?

I have been given the opportunity to attempt to fix a 2008 Mazda 6 that's got a 'Big End Failure'. Are we talking about a complete new engine needed here or is it worth fixing this on the current engine??...

Mazda CX-5 or Honda Civic?

I have a Seat Altea 2.0TDI Sport with 168k on it. Should I swap it for a 1.6 iDTEC Honda Civic or a Mazda CX-5 diesel? With the new engines do you really get the quoted figures of near 60mpg?

Buying a new convertible - what would you recommend?

Someone ran into the back of our much loved 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8S (owned from new, full main dealer service history, low mileage), fortunately my wife, who was driving it at the time, was unhurt. Unsurprisingly...

Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes?

I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are looking old, we would like your opinion on a Volvo...

Can you recommend a sporty estate?

My wife wants a new (sporty) estate with expected 10,000 annual mileage. The budget won't stretch to a BMW 5 Series, so am thinking of something more in the Volkswagen/Skoda/Mazda range. Any suggestions?...

Can you recommend a small, four-door car?

What would you recommend to replace a Citroen DS3? I need four-doors with grandchildren and I'd like a higher driving position. I'm looking to buy a new car.

Windscreen failures with Mazda CX-5

We have a late 2013 Mazda CX-5. Over the last four months we have had four windscreens replaced, with cracks up to four foot long. Dealer attributes failures to minuscule stone chips and cites minor chips...

Can you recommend a family friendly SUV?

I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, I am not fussed about petrol...

Best used sports car for £5k?

I'm after a used sports car for £5000. I want something that will have a soft top and give me driving pleasure for my retirement. We were thinking about a Mazda MX5, or a BMW Z3, or even a Mercedes SLK...