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• SEAT Arosa (1997 - 2005) - Replacing Front discs and pads 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The last time I replaced the pads on a car was a 1986 Mazda 626. Any tips for replacing on the above car would be welcomed. Do I need special tools etc any links to web sites. Thanks
• Bosh Aero Wipers - any good?? 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Need to get new wipers for my Mazda 6. OEMs would work out and almost £30, seen these new style all rubber types from Bosh. Anyone got any experiance of them?? Gonna pop to Halfords tomorrow AM and have a look. Jim
• Oil level / pressure, HJ in the DT 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Ref the guy with the Mazda who's oil light came on, he checked the level and carried on driving subsequently wrecking the engine, HJ was not sympathetic though perhaps could have even more clearly pointed out that the light is for oil pressure on NOT oil level and if in doubt RTFM !!!!!!!!!!!!!
• write off advice 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My Mazda 6 is going to be a write off after an own fault accident. What value should I pursue ? - the trade-in price, or the forecourt price of a replacement ? The tax disc is just a few days old - can I remove it when I go and collect personal possessions from the car ?
• Fiesta 1.25 Engine (2005) 25 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Guys Spending some time searching through the forum I'm interested to know where the design of the 1.25 Duratec petrol engine came from? Notes in the forum seem to point to it being a Mazda/Yamaha design - can anyone give a definitive answer? Thanks very much
• Mazda2 diesel knock 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have just bought a Mazda 2 diesel. 2 years old but very low mileage. When I accelarate there is a slight rattleing noise from the engine. When I pointed this out to the garage ( main dealer) the service manager said this was deisel knock and it is not a problem.
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  Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming...
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  Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a...
• Mazda 3 - Insurance NCB puzzle. 26 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Is that creating a mis-match that the computer sees as two cars? But the fact that they identify it correctly as our Mazda suggests that not the issue. My wife mentioned it to the agent but again didn't get a clear response. Having already paid we don't want to pull out and possibly complicate our insurance history. Hopefully they will resolve it but meanwhile has any body any idea as to what's going on?
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  DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have...
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  All season tyres 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Here I am again with another request for help. I am intending to purchase a Mazda CX-3 2.0 petrol AWD with 18-inch wheels on contract hire and have requested...
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  Can you recommend a large and comfortable car? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are...
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  What's the best SUV for new parents? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6...
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  What's the best small used car to replace a 2002 Yaris? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3 SR, which I have had for 10 years. I am currently doing a weekly commute between Southampton and Torquay,...
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  Can you recommend an everyday MPV with folding rear seats that could be used as a camper? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for an MPV that is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays), can be used as an occasional camper or in which the...
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  Buying a new 4x4 - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my petrol 2003 Honda CRV. It has been a great car, but I want to replace it with something newer. I've looked at the new Honda CRV/Mazda...
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  What caused uneven, potentially dangerous tyre wear on my son's Mazda 5? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last Saturday six of us packed into my son’s Mazda 5 to go on a picnic to celebrate my grandson’s fifteenth birthday. With all the picnic hampers, room...
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  Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;...
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  Should we buy a diesel for shorter journeys? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2004 Focus 1.8 diesel shortly. The new car will start off as my husband’s car so needs to fit a set of golf clubs and an electric...
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  Which MPV to replace the discontinued Fiat Multiplas? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For the past ten years we have racked up a quarter of a million miles in four successive Fiat Multiplas; much of this going to and from the south of France...