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  • What's a good small SUV for £6000? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best small SUV in terms of reliability and running costs to buy second hand for around £6000? This vehicle will probably average under 5000...
  • Focus/Civic/3 - New car needed 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    Mileage is around 10k a year so petrol and I’m not fussed whether auto or manual. I’ve been recommended to look at Ford Focus, Honda civics and Mazda 3 (have had a Mazda estate before which I thoroughly enjoyed) need something I could fit a Labrador in the back so don’t really want to go smaller. Is there anything else worth looking for? Are these good cars or ones to avoid?
  • Mazda CX-30 - Brake fluid change! 9 Sep 2023 (Forum)
    Took my car to the dealers this morning for its 3 year service and first MOT. I was asked if I wanted a brake fluid change which would be an extra £100....
  • What's the best ULEZ compliant car for £5000? 22 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I need a reliable car for mainly motorway driving and I’m in ULEZ so must be petrol for my budget, which is most reliable and comfortable for the job?
  • Hybrids for motorways 8 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    However, I don't  want to spend a lot more money for little return. Otherwise it may be another Mazda
  • 2004 - Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Auto - Wife's Car Dying - Ideas for Replacements? 4 Jun 2022 (Forum)
    Ideas for its replacement are:- Toyota Yaris Kia Rio Honda Jazz Fiat Panda Mazda 2  Nissan Pulsar Mazda 3 Budget is £6,500, any suggestions of other cars to consider?
  • Mazda CX-5 - Insurance merry-go-round yet again 28 May 2022 (Forum)
    I realise this topic has been done to death, but I am once again seething with indignation. I thought legislation had been put in place to prevent...
  • Will a 16-inch rim space saver wheel be acceptable on my car with 17-inch wheels? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Will a 16-inch rim space saver be acceptable on my Mazda MX5 with 17-inch wheels?
  • Mazda MX-5 - All weather tyres recommendation for MX-5 20 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, We're looking to put all-weather tyres on my girlfriend's MX-5, in case we get any dodgy weather over winter (all-weather rather than winter, as...
  • Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 01-06-2019 Part 2 2 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    Mazda diesels don't have a good track record for reliability, unlike their (non rotary) petrol brothers. A set of test drives is in order. Both autos for these car are very good indeed, especially the BMW's.
  • Should I get extended warranty for a 4 year old car? 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a four year old Mazda 2. Is it worth buying an extended warranty at all for peace of mind?
  • Big guy in need of a large car - any recommendations? 18 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am a very big guy and modern vehicles seem to all have sport style seat which are too small for me. Can you recommend a large car that will accommodate...
  • Which small SUV is best? 22 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife wants to change her Honda Jazz for something with an elevated seating position and a bit more power to cope with the Dorset hills. We cover 12,000...
  • Locking problem with Nissan Micra 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My friend has a 2004 Nissan Micra with a locking problem. Whhe car has been locked using the keys/remote, you can walk around to the boot and press the...
  • Best small or family car? 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a used car. My choice is: 1) Used, up to five year old small car with five doors, reliable, economical, budget: £5500 2) Used, up to...
  • Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend?
  • Mazda 6 - Biodiesel Question 25 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    HI, I have a very simple (i hope) question that i need to be cleared up for future references. If a car should not be filled up with anymore than...
  • Car tax and imported cars? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    On reading on some of the comments regarding car road tax I came across mention that on an imported car the first registration date for the calculation...
  • Buying an economical family car? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible?
  • What to do with an old Mazda6 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son owns a 2005 diesel Mazda 6. We paid £1000 for a clutch and flywheel repair 6 months ago and now the engine has seized up and he is talking about...
 

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