Which comfortable small car for long and short trips?

I would like a small car, maybe new or newish. I cover two main journeys - to London (about 80 miles round trip) and to Dorset (about 180 miles round trip) - and short local journeys. I enjoy comfort and...

Should I keep my current Mazda 3 as a secondary family car?

My wife and I are working in the same town so basically we just need one car for commuting, as we're currently driving a 57-reg Mazda 3. Now she's pregnant. Basically we need a bigger car for carrying...

Is £12,000 a good price for a new Ford Fiesta with a part-exchange for our old Puma?

We are looking at a 1.4 Fiesta Titanium in Sea Grey. The dealer is offering it at £12,000 plus our Y-reg Puma valued at £1200. I'd like reversing sensors and mud flaps included but the dealer won't budge....

Which specification Ford Fiesta best suits my needs?

I love my X-reg 1.25 Fiesta Zetec, but it's definitely starting to show its age and I think it's about time I replaced it. Ideally I'd like to buy a new Fiesta, but I'm not sure which spec would best suit...

What's the value of a Mazda MX-5 Monaco?

I'm looking at buying a Mazda MX-5 Monaco and wondered what the current valuation is? Also, what should I be looking for when viewing this model?

Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel?

Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?

Are the Toyota Avensis or Honda Accord likely to suffer dual mass flywheel failure?

My 2004 Mazda 6 diesel estate's clutch has failed for the third time at 60,000 miles. After some coercion, Mazda paid for replacements one and two (at 9000 and 22,000 miles respectively) but will not contribute...

Which model of Mazda MX-5 should I buy?

I'm looking to buy a small sports convertible. I can manage about £10,000. I think in the past you've recommended the Mazda MX-5. Which one would you recommend and would I save much by waiting until the...

Will it damage my Mazda 6's gearbox if I 'block change' from fourth to sixth gear?

My Mazda 6 has six gears, but I rarely use fifth gear and usually change from fourth direct into sixth gear. I am told this damages the gearbox. Is this true please?

I unwittingly took a clocked Mazda 6 in part-exchange and sold it on - am I liable?

I'm a used car trader. I recently took a Mazda 6 diesel in part-exchange with my 2005 Renault Megane. The Mazda is showing 86,000 miles, which I wrote down on the receipt and the customer signed it. I...