Small petrol automatic - recommendations please?

I am looking for something with five-doors to replace our beloved Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.6JTDm 120PS, which isn't practical with kids. It's our second car and does mainly short journeys now. I am looking for...

Why are the same Mazda and Ford parts priced differently?

My car needs its main body control/fusebox to be replaced and Mazda have quoted £1130 plus VAT - indeed I have ordered and paid for it and am now awaiting its delivery and installation. As it is made...

Servicing

My Mazda2 needs will soon need its first service. My mechanic is fully qualified but not VAT registered. If he serviced my car would I forfeit my manufacturers guarantee?

What's best for value - Civic, Focus or Mazda 3?

I have a 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 i-Shift, which has 24,300 miles on the clock. I am now looking to trade it in and am considering the automatic version of the new Civic, the Ford Focus Zetec Powershift and...

Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate

I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems and find the car uncomfortable. I am only getting...

Should my 'trade purchase' come with a warranty?

My stepdaughter is buying a Mazda2 from her father who is a corporate manager for Volvo. It's an 08-plate part exchange vehicle. He knew she was looking for one, so has bought it through his company for...

Which 4x4 to replace our family car?

We want to replace the family saloon with something a bit more rugged - a go anywhere car suitable for bikes and some rough unmade up roads etc. We are a family of 4 with 2 large dogs. While the Santa...

Mazda 6 cutting out

I've recently found that my Mazda 6 is cutting out on me. it tends to happen in the morning - I start the car, reverse out of the garage, and as I depress the clutch, the revs drop and it cuts out on me....

Can you recommend a replacement car for my Mercedes B180?

I would like to replace my Mercedes B180. I'm looking for a comfortable car with a slightly larger boot than the Mercedes.

I want to replace my Audi with something quieter - what do you recommend?

I've owned three Audis and am now looking to replace my A3 Sportback Sport with something that will still give me some driving enjoyment, but with a much quieter ride. Can I stick with Audi (I'm considering...