Replacement for SEAT Altea Freetrack

Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle with elevated seating and brisk performance....

Can I reduce noise by adding sound deadening?

The noise level in the cabin of my Mazda 3 is excessive,I think it is caused by the tyres as fitted by the Manufacturer. Would the fitting of suitable sound deadening material in appropriate places noticeably...

Buying a crossover for winter

Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...

Why is Skyactiv tech unlikely to cause problems?

Why is the Skyactiv system less likely to cause problems than a 'regular' diesel. I am also aware of your recommendation to only buy a diesel if you do 15K or more miles a year. Does this still hold? I...

A car for £5000-6000. What do you suggest?

I am looking to buy a small second hand car, budget up to £6000. I have test driven a petrol Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I have also considered the 2006 onwards Honda Civic 1.8 however for my budget I would...

Which four-door MPV with good access?

Will you kindly recommend smallish four-door family saloons (smaller than the Mondeo/Passat) with ease of entry a priority, as drivers and passengers are in their eighties. Annual mileage is likely to...

Which is the best fuel for keeping my engine clean?

Am I wasting money by occasionally purchasing Esso Supreme? I do this with the idea of it perhaps cleaning the engine and parts of my Mazda 5 Sport. I do only 2000 miles a year.

I want a car with a large sunroof

I currently drive a Mazda 6 SL. It has 67,000 on the clock and I'm looking to change it, but the new Mazdas don't have a sunroof. In fact they don't now make the SL which also comes with a lot of goodies;leather...

Repairing ABS on a Mazda 2

I have a Mazda 2 sport, 12500 miles, 4yrs 5months old (2008) which has the dreaded DSC warning light problem. Put in for diagnostics, told by dealer needs new ABS pump (error code C0044) at cost of £1800....

Which seven-seat MPV?

I am looking to buy an mpv seating 6 to 7 adults. We would be looking for sliding doors and the 2 rear seats folding down ideally. Either petrol or diesel and between 1 to 7 years old but the newer the...