My car might be off the road waiting for a part for two months!

Today I was told by the main Mazda dealer that the part required to repair the automatic selector on my Mazda3 TS2, bought new from the same dealer in September 2007, is not available. There isn't one...

Upsizing from a Focus - to what?

I currently have an 08 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI. I'm looking for a bigger car due to a new family arrival. I have seen a beautiful 2009 Mazda6 Tamura 2.0 petrol. Is there much difference in cabin space and...

MoT advisories on recent purchase - should they be fixed?

My Wife has just purchased a 2nd had Mazda 3 from Arnie Clark. On several occasions she asked if the MOT was ok and if anything came up. She was told that a new wish bone and bushes were fitted. She...

Does my Mazda 3TS have a Ford engine?

My Mazda 3TS is just three years old. I would be interested to know the origin of its engine, which I believe has chain-driven camshafts. As Mazda is part owned by Ford, is this a Ford engine? The engine...

Is it legal to do this?

I am taking my MX-5 latest model on holiday and want to increase luggage space by using a boot bag. http://www.boot-bag.com/new_page_6.htm This will obscure the high level brake light which on the later...

Why are Honda Accords rare in the UK?

I am looking to purchase a used car up to £21,000 that is both comfortable and has a good chassis and good steering. I like to be in touch with the road, so a vehicle that is comfortable but drives like...

Should I buy a new Avensis or the Mazda 6 Tourer?

The time has come for me to think about changing my present vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Avensis D-4D 2.2 Tourer. Although the Avensis has had a fairly recent facelift I can’t help wondering how long it will...

What will we get when trading in our 2003 Ford Fiesta?

I would be grateful for advice on replacing my wife’s car. What should I expect for trading it in on part exchange? The car is a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 petrol Zetec 5-door with 51,000 miles. Which car would you...

Cars with large boots?

We are looking for an economical family car with a large boot. We have two young children and a teenager and go camping every summer, so need something to fit all that. Do you have any suggestions?

Buying a car for 30k miles a year?

I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo XC70), although I would require some room in the...