Buying a used hatchback- Mazda 3 or Volvo V40?

I'm considering buying a used car. I would like something from 2012 onwards and have seen a V40 and a Mazda 3. Both would be a petrol engine. In your opinion, which is the better all round car?

Which crossover has the most comfortable seats?

I currently drive a Lexus RX 450h, but have been told by my chiropractor to change it for a car offering a better seating position as I am over six foot in height. I am currently looking at the latest...

Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a medium sized diesel estate for around £15,000, around three years old with average mileage. I do about 90 miles a day, mostly on motorway, so it must be economical and a comfortable...

Which all season tyre is best for XC60?

On 1 March 2014 a chap from Madrid asked what all season tyre you would recommend for his Volvo XC60. Your answer was Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Now that Michelin CrossClimates are available for the Volvo...

Buying a used XC60 - which engine is best?

I'm looking to buy a second hand XC60 - I've looked at a 2012 model for £19k but the more I look into it, the more I am tempted to spend more, buying a post update 2014 model with the newer engines. My...

Volvo- Hesitation on acceleration. Please help...

Volvo V60 D3 Automatic 2011 Year 41,000 miles Problem: Car “falters” on acceleration when leaving a queue of traffic. This has occurred most noticeably (and is frightening) at a busy roundabout, about...

What's the whining noise coming from my engine?

I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux automatic with 20k on the clock. Over the past few weeks I can hear a whining noise behind the normal engine noise which is much more noticeable when the engine is...

Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried?

I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?

Is the Volvo V40 the same as the Ford Focus underneath?

My local MOT tester has described my Volvo V40 as a Ford Focus. Is this correct? I rented a Focus on holiday last year and thought it was very different in terms of drive.

When should I have my Volvo XC60 serviced?

I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an oil change at 10,000 miles? And if so, does this...