What should I buy as a first car?

I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia is for old people, can you recommend any more...

Which is the most comfortable 6/7 seater MPV/SUV?

Is there a second hand 6/7 seater MPV/SUV which: a) Provides a well above average comfortable ride/protection from the lumps, bumps, and holes in most roads. b) Has a high NCAP rating and good reliability....

Is a Mazda MX5 suitable for all year use?

My wife is interested in buying a Mazda MX5, but her friend, who has one, says they are rubbish in snow and ice. The model we want has traction control, has this made the car more suitable for winter use?

What should I pay for a new Mazda MX-5 and what should I expect for my 2011 Kuga?

I'm about to purchase a new Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre Venture with electric folding hardtop. I have been offered £11,500 for my August 2011 Ford Kuga (good condition), 23,000 miles. There is so much 'helpful'...

Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500?

I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due to being pregnant with our first child I have accepted...

Faulty sat nav in new Mazda 6

I am having problems with the sat nav in my new Mazda 6. The system failed soon after delivery and was eventually fixed by a Mazda technician who reconnected each wire in the cable. Now, 5000 miles later,...

I want a petrol SUV - am I daft?

I am replacing my CR-V, and am actively looking at the Q3, Tiguan, Yeti & CX-5. All these sales people look at my strangely when I say I want a petrol model. I am retired, expect to do around 5K miles...

Call Mazda First - a front for credit hire business?

I own a Mazda, and my local dealer has given me a leaflet on “Call Mazda First", asking me to contact them in the event of an accident, before calling my insurance. Is this service just a front to get...

Does stop-start technology really save fuel?

I have a new Mercedes with an 'Eco' button, which cuts out the engine when stationary to save fuel. Surely turning the engine on and off engine wastes more fuel then just idling briefly?

Need a car that can carry a wheelchair

Following a stroke, my husband now needs a wheelchair. We currently have a Volkswagen Golf MkIV, but I struggle to get his wheelchair into the luggage compartment. Would a new Golf be better, or should...