Agree. Every Mazda we have had ( 6,3,5 and a 2) when serviced, has had a full print out of the service done. I have kept these in a folder and given them to the new owner when i have sold them.

French speed limits are clearly shown in all towns and villages. The regulations allow you to exceed limits by 5% (10% if checked by a mobile radar) (5 kph & 10 kph up to 100kph) within which you will not be prosecuted. Exceed these limits and expect to be prosecuted whatever your nationality. Simples.

Speed limits in towns and villages were reduced many years ago from 60 kmh to 50 kmh. Ratherthan replacing all the "60" signs with "50", the pragmatic decision was to change the law so that the sign showing the name of the town or village also signified the start of the 50 limit; the sign with a bar through, meaning leaving the town or village, signifies the end of the 50 limit. Consequently, there is generally no sign showing a 50 limit in a town or village. Ignorance of the law is not considered a valid defence.

I cannot work out what part of the column your reply refers to? As for the A1 there has been nothing wrong with our A1, it is in my opinion a Quality car compared with most on offer and if reflected in the after sales prices. It also has the DSG auto with drive select and the box is a pleasure to use has have other DSGs I have had in golfs including GTI. Dealer servicing is no different from any other. As regards the comments in other parts of the column regarding stamped records I always keep and file the dealer INVOICE which gives a comprehensive record of exactly what has been done including the parts and fluids used.

Quite right about buying a car from someone miles away, The best way to buy a car is to buy it from a local dealer who you know is trustworthy. The reason why people search the internet to find the cheapest price is that they can't really afford what they are looking for. A much better way of buying a car is to see what the local dealer has for the money you can afford and buy it from them.

You assume it was either no replacement car or an electric car. But it sounds as if the car will be replaced anyway. Far better to replace it with something that doesn't poison those who live in the vicinity it is driven. Wouldn't worry about the power stations. 50% of our power is already renewable and increasing daily. No fuel car will benefit from this increase in renewable energy. Besides filtration in a static dedicated sealed system is infinitely better than a regularly cold-starting variably efficient engine. Finally please stop peddling the myth about batteries requiring replacement. Find me an engine that has a 100,000 mile, 8 year warranty -that ought to indicate just how reliable and long lasting EV batteries actually are.

Groaver If you buy a second hand car which is out of manufacturers warranty from a dealer miles away you will have to deal with them if things go badly wrong and require frequent trips. Who would want that hassle.

Mine don't tend to be out of warranty when purchased.

But research goes a long way.

There is always the option of taking out an after market insurance based warranty which enables you to have any necessary repairs carried out by your local trusted garage. I have done this in the past and it worked for me.

May work as long as you have carefully read the small print about exclusions before buying and nothing goes wrong that is on the list of exclusions.

There have been several stories of disappointment and distress when the "warranty" won't cover the problem.

Sad to say honestjohn.co.uk in administration really hope it can be saved. It’s a public service

Apparently it has been bought by Heycar an online car selling company who say it will continue as an independent voice. Hope that’s true seeing who their backers are ( a well known German car company)

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