Can I run 87 or 89 octane fuel in my Mazda CX-7?

We recently purchased a low mileage Mazda CX-7 as a second car. The 244HP 2.3-litre turbo engine is very thirsty and the manual calls for 91 octane fuel. Can 87 or 89 octane be used without harm, other...

Should we buy the second generation Mazda 5 for my daughter's family?

Last year we bought my daughter and family a rather long-in-the-tooth Mazda 5 diesel that had done 69,000 miles. I admit it was a pig in a poke and is costing a lot in repairs, the latest being a new DPF...

Can you recommend a reliable medium sized car for £5k?

I have £5000 to spend on a used vehicle, but don’t have much experience of car buying and have no idea where to start. I want something comfortable, economic and reliable, what can you recommend?

What's the best car for a tall passenger with mobility difficulties?

I have been driving a Mercedes C-Class auto estate for the past 10 years; it has been thoroughly reliable and a joy to drive; however, our motoring needs have now changed and we are looking for a car to...

Paying for work that I do not want?

The garage quoted £360 for investigatory work on my Mazda 6 and now want £360 to put the car back together, advising that I cannot safely move the car without the engine being put back in. I have asked...

Can you recommend a five-door hatchback?

I am trading down from a rover 75 and want to buy a new, five-door hatch. Ideally, I want a 1.6 petrol engine with a drivers seat approx 26-inches from ground to seat edge. Which cars would you recommend?

Buying my first car - what do you recommend?

I am looking to buy my first car (second hand) with a budget of around £4000. I need the car to get me to and from work, which would include motorway (substantial) and city driving. I’ve seen a nice...

Buying a new 4x4 - what do you recommend?

I am looking to change my petrol 2003 Honda CRV. It has been a great car, but I want to replace it with something newer. I've looked at the new Honda CRV/Mazda CX-5/Hyundai Santa Fe, but can’t decide. I...

Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000?

I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered a CLK. Part of me feels that I don't need something...

Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...