Bump starting a car

My wife's car battery has gone flat an several occasions with the kids leaving the lights on. So far I have managed to start via jump leads - however not today. I have had to bump start the car and wonder...

Can you recommend a car with extremely good ride comfort for under £20,000?

I wish to buy a car that will give me the maximum ride comfort for a budget of up to £20,000. I am retired and do only 2,500 miles per annum, and would prefer to buy secondhand to avoid the initial high...

Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend?

Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain drive?), but petrol considered. Reliability is important...

EGR Valve

I bought a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel. Drives beautifully and quiet for a diesel engine. Engine light showed and I rushed for diagnostics and I was told by Kwik Fit that it is EGR valve that needs to be replaced....

Mazda 6 or Peugeot 508?

I was initially planning to buy a new 508 saloon, but my father is driving a Mazda 6 (version 1 from 2009 - not the facelifted version). So we went to try out a new 2011 Mazda 6 sport and I have to say...

Long delivery times

Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month lead time was mentioned. This has subsequently become...

Cleaning up

I took my Mazda 6 (2.0 litre petrol) in for its annual service to the local dealer recently and was advised to include a new petrol additive called TuneUp at a cost of about £15 (when VAT is included)....

Car for less than £4,000

I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I am looking for a manual with decent fuel economy...

A new small car

I am looking to part exchange my Land Rover Freelander (2005 -05 plate diesel, 49,000 miles) for a new car with five doors, diesel engine, long warranty, cheap road fund licence and low emissions. I do...

Broken springs

The rear nearside spring on my 58-plate Mazda 3 Automatic broke during the warranty period. I understand from your column that this is not a common occurance these days due to the quality of the springs....