We need a new MPV - what do you suggest?

Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we buy we want to keep for another 10 years at least....

Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Mazda 3?

I have a budget of no more than £6500 and am looking for a smallish car, something like a Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3, no more than four years old. Which of these would you recommend?

The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it?

I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they seemed to sell one car at a time from home but traded...

My partner needs a new car for her commute - what about the MINI?

We are looking at purchasing a replacement car for my better half. Annual mileage circa 12,000, consisting of four daily 30-mile commutes on dual carriageways and very little long distance motorway driving....

Which tyres would reduce road noise in my Mazda 3?

I read with interest your answer to MB of Durley regarding tyre noise on his Ford Fiesta. I own a 09-reg Mazda 3 1.6 Takara automatic which I enjoy driving, but I cannot cope with the road noise, which...

I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5?

I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking at the Mazda 6 2.2 TS and Citroen C5 VTR+Nav. Which...

I want to replace my Citroen C8 with another MPV. Should I wait for the new Volkswagen Sharan and Mazda 5?

I am considering replacing my Citroen C8 with another MPV. We have enjoyed the space and sliding doors offered by the C8. We have recently looked at a Peugeot 5008, which looks smaller but well designed....

Are UK-model Mazda 3s not included in a recent power steering recall?

My 2007 Mazda 3 lost power steering at the weekend, losing all fluid. Is the UK not part of the recall mentioned in the press on 12 Aug or do they source different parts than they use in USA/Japan etc?...

Recommend a small, fun replacement for my Renault Megane Elise?

I want to replace my much-enjoyed Renault Megane Elise as it's now over 10 years old, but I don't know what to buy. I think all the medium cars are bigger than this now (wider and longer) so I'm considering...

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 3 - is this a good idea?

I am thinking of buying a Mazda 3, as it seems to be a good car and offers better value for money and is less common than a Volkswagen Golf. Do you think this is a good idea? Also, I am not sure about...