Petrol vs Diesel 4WD

We are considering a 4WD (or AWD) which will mostly be used in town - approx 6-10 mile journeys with no more than 6,000 miles per year. Which models should we consider and is petrol or diesel the better...

Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models?

I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22 mile each way commute) and am thinking about the...

Changing from a MINI Cooper S

Bought a MINI Cooper S 2007 in Feb 2011. Worst car ever along with awful MINI dealership, never again. Will try and sell privately in Northern Ireland as have lost out majorly on devaluation. Previously...

Which brake dust repellent?

I have bought some Simoniz brake dust repellant alloy wheel cleaner 2-in-1 formula. It is a spray. A friend has advised against using it as he says it will ruin the brake pads. Is he right? I have thought...

Seven seater for family of five?

I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional ferrying of their friends to school, clubs...

New Mazda6 likely to have DPF issues?

I have owned a 2002 model Mazda 6 2.0 litre diesel for 96,000 miles. Never any trouble. I commute to work and use the car for business so almost every week I spend at least 2 hours on a motorway. So,...

Best large family car?

I'm look for a large family car, my current selection includes: Mazda 6 1.8 TS, Mondeo IV 1.6 Ecoboost Zetec or Toyota Avensis TR 1.8 v-matic estate (don't like the saloon!). 1 year old or less are...

Does the Mazda 2 have a chain cam?

Can you please advise if a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 has a chain cam and also if it has a dual mass flywheel?

Downsizing from a Focus

I'm driving a Focus 2.0l TDCI averaging 44-47mpg on a 55 mile daily commute (25miles each way) mainly on dual carriageway and fast A roads. Plus shorter trips of 4 - 10 miles each way on fast A roads to...

Replacing a Mk1 Jazz

I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical to run/insure, but with better acceleration and...