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Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate... -
What should I pay for a new Mazda MX-5 and what should I expect for my 2011 Kuga? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to purchase a new Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre Venture with electric folding hardtop. I have been offered £11,500 for my August 2011 Ford Kuga (good... -
Which small automatic for my wife? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Here in the UK my wife is looking for something like a Polo petrol auto. VW agents do not always seem over helpful and autos seem rare. Could you please... -
Unspared 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a nearly new Mazda 6 station wagon. I find it does not have a spare wheel, just a can of aerosol in case of a puncture. Enquiring... -
We need to buy an automatic - does the Honda Jazz still use the I-Shift technology? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a result of a recent illness my wife will need to change her car for an automatic. She currently drives a fairly new Honda Jazz manual. We would be... -
Mazda sicks 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2006 Mazda 6 2.0 diesel SAKATA in November 2007. For the first 3 months the car was fine no problems. Thereafter, I’ve had the same problems... -
Should I buy a car that has missed a service? 25 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I test drove a Mazda MX-5 1.5 yesterday. I liked it and the condition appears to be very good. It was registered in April 2022 so is just over 3 years... -
My car needs £12k+ worth of repairs and I've only owned it for a few months - what should I do? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mazda CX-5, which I have owned for seven months. I purchased from a car trader. Last week, it failed very suddenly with loss of power and... -
Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot... -
Can I mix the tyres on my Mazda MX-5? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised by my local garage that I can mix the two Yokohama tyres fitted to my Mazda MX-5 with two Bridgestone tyres. Is this correct? -
Does the Mazda 6 suffer from DPF problems? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a five year old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I've identified a few for £7000 that have around 70,000 miles on the clock. Would you count... -
Can you recommend a good front-wheel drive car? 22 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to swap my Mk1 SEAT Leon 130 diesel for something more comfortable with a bit of go and I am considering a Saab 9-3 2.0 petrol. The question is... -
Mazda 6 diesel fuel consumption 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband purchased a new Mazda 6 estate in November 2010. He previously owned a Honda Accord. Since buying it he has constantly complained of poor... -
Which hatchback has the best torque converter gearbox? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
What good medium sized hatchback would you suggest with a torque converter gearbox? -
Is my Focus chain-cam? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Ford Focus 1.8, petrol, April 2004 registration. Does this car have a chain-cam engine? -
Mazda 6 diesel - keep or sell? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
You have answered a couple of questions for me before, regarding the Mazda 6. I use one for business and cover 20,000 miles a year. I have heard of oil... -
Seven seater for family of five? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional... -
Key damaged 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The key for my a three month old Mazda 2 Tamura was stuck in the fob so I took it to Mazda where the salesman tried to prise it out of the slot it but... -
Maz’d hysteria 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been watching an increasing number of entries on your Mazda 3 technical forum with problems associated with the Dynamic Stability Control unit.... -
Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
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,...

