What's the best small used car to replace a 2002 Yaris?

I am looking to replace my 2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3 SR, which I have had for 10 years. I am currently doing a weekly commute between Southampton and Torquay, a route mainly of fast A-roads and dual carriageways...

What's the best family hatchback?

I want to replace my Mazda 3 (2004). I do 10,000 miles per year, which averages about 50% on motorways. I'm retired and would like to keep the car for several years, so low running costs are important....

Buying a Mazda 5 - diesel or petrol?

We are a young family looking to move to a bigger car to carry all of the paraphernalia associated with our two young children (currently we own a Honda Jazz). We regularly have to park in narrow car parks,...

buying car to 'share' with 17 year old son

I have persuaded my soon to be 17 year old son not to spend his savings on a car as he would not be able to afford to run it as he will be a student for at least another year. I need to change my car now...

Mazda 6 DPF regeneration frequency

My new Mazda 6 2.2 diesel auto regenerates it's DPF actively every 150-170 miles regardless of driving habits, is it programmed to do so?

Mazda 6 has DPF problem - should the dealer pay for the repairs?

I bought a Mazda 6 (2006) from a used car garage in November 2013. Immediately after collecting the car there was a problem with it which, I brought to the dealers attention in January. It turned out to...

Mazda 2 Sport intermittent engine idling issue

i have a 2 year old Mazda 2 sport (1.5 Petrol with 27,000 miles). When sitting at traffic lights the engine struggles to idle at the correct RPM. It sounds and feels like its about to stall but it doesn't,...

Mazda 3 - DAB not even an option?

My mother-in-law is considering a new automatic 120PS petrol Mazda 3 in Sports Nav leather trim, to drive for 7-10 years. Amazingly it seems this brand new, fully loaded car cannot be ordered with a DAB...

Mazda 3 stop/start system - can I switch it off?

My Mazda 3 has the i-stop system (but not i-loop) and I'm wondering if there are long term problems if it activates a lot in regular rush hour urban conditions.? I don't mind it being active but should...

Mazda 3 - which fuel is best?

I am buying a new Mazda 3 and the dealer recommends that I use normal 95 RON petrol rather than the higher octane petrol such as Shell V-Power, which I believe is 98 RRON. Would you recommend that I continue...