What could be causing my Mazda's power steering to fail at slow speed?

A few weeks ago I sent you an email regarding the curious sensation on my Mazda steering, which only occurred after I had driven a few miles and I assumed was temperature related. I have since had the...

Feetal position

Being arthritic, on your advice I bought a Mazda 2 Auto. After 250 miles I have to say it is the best car I have ever had. Many thanks. From time to time you have dealt with the pros an cons of using both...

Should I do what Mazda say?

Reading my Mazda MX-5 handbook and it says that if I am involved in an accident, I should NOT ring my insurance company but ring Mazda instead. Is this a good idea? Surely it would be my responsibility...

Fun hatchbacks for retirement

As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long loved MX-5 from four years ago?

Gear change

I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation" with the 6-speed wet DSG box. Now time to...

A Mazda’s degree

A Mazda dealer has offered me the following that I will view next week: Ex-demonstrator Mazda 5 1.6 Diesel, TS2 on 16” wheels, 3,500 miles on the clock, for £16,995. Is it worth considering, as a new...

A cool small car?

Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking at slightly older MINIs and the old shape Corsa. Your...

2’s company

My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...

Automatic decision

I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central London, with longer distances (up to 300 miles)...

Automatic car, cheap to insure and safe

Following being involved in a collision deemed as my fault my insurance is about to rocket. I am still within my first year of driving and am so worried about what to get. I drive a lot and really...