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• mazda 6 Takuya - Car power loss, accelerating = stuttering. 7 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  So I just bought a 2011 2nd hand mazda takuya (privatly bought). I was driving it back home and everything was going great, until I got about 60miles into the trip, then the car seemed to lose power. If I accelerated the reves would go up, so I dont think the engine is losing power, and the car would judder but not stall.
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  Looking to buy a latest model Focus - have the clutch issues been addressed? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new, or nearly new Ford Focus, specifically the EcoBoost 125 model. Having searched your site I found many issues being reported...
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  Engine light on, so the dealer drained fuel! 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a four-month old Venture edition Mazda MX-5 with 1050 miles on clock. Test drive was okay a week before. After buying car (empty fuel directed...
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  I need a car with good disabled access to replace my Saab 9-5 - what do you recommend? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Saab 9-5 is getting old and I want to replace it to meet some specific needs, including driving elderly and often disabled people to hospital and other...
• Why can’t the Japanese make a good diesel engine 19 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Take the Hilux that refused to die for Clarkson. Now we hear about Subaru s dissasterous  attempts , Mazda CX5 destroying themselves and even the Yaris diesel with DPF breaking the tradition of peerless reliability. But at least Toyota accepted the criticism and arranged a generous claim arrangement.
• Nissan Almera - Deciding on a new car. Almera or Seat Leon 22 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I've narrowed it down to an early 2000s Almera 1.5 or a Seat Leon 1.6 of the same era. I considered the 2nd gen focus and Mazda 3 based on the same platform but after more research wasn't so sure anymore. I'll be 21 a month after the insurance expires so insurance will still be a fairly major factor as well.   Thanks
• Honda Civic - Petrol v diesel hatch 26 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    I am unsure if to look at a reputable diesel engine in the honda civic for example or look at small turbo petrol engines in the focus or golf for example.  The alternative would be the larger naturally aspirated engine of the mazda 3. I am concerned about the rising cost of diesel but don't travel into a city to worry about congestion charges 
• Workhorse saloon under 2.5k? 30 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My friend is looking to change his 2000 VW Passat, he's been really happy with the car but the car is reaching it's end of life and now would like to try some other model. He likes the shape of Audi A4, Mazda 3 and 6 but is not sure of how reliable or trustworthy would these make. He'll mainly use the car for work, needs it to be saloon style for the boot space, he's thinking diesel for fuel economy and idealy not less reliable or more expensive at maintaining/parts than his previous Passat What do you guys think?
• Replacement for Qashqai 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
   Apart from a new model Qashqai, what are the alternatives and are they any better? I can think of the: -  Hyundai ix35 Kia Sportage Mazda CX-5 Mitsubishi ASX Peugeot 3008 I think that the Ford Kuga and Toyota Rav4 will be too big/expensive.  Anything else?  
• Used Car Warranty 2 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I will shortly be in the market for buying a two or three year old Mazda 2 for my daughter. Having checked out some of the local garages, including a couple of main dealers, they all seem to offer a 3 year RAC warranty with the car. This is all well and good. But should I also expect to get a more comprehensive 6 month or 1 year dealers warranty as well.
• Any - Reasonable economy petrols 14 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I'm after 40mpg+ on longer journeys.  Most of the time cruise will be on at 65-70mph My current mazda 6 (2 litre MZR) does around 38-40 (highest being 42) in the above circumstance. Any suggestions?  
• Mazda6 2.0 2006 - Replace wheel bearings 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi My Mazda6 has just failed MOT due to wheel bearing needs replacing, I need to use a garage I have not used before due to my normal independant garage is booked up this week, Can anybody give me a rough idea how much it sholud cost to replace the front wheel bearing and is it true i should change both sides at the same time. PS This the first ive had to spend on my Mazda in 5 years apart from services Thanks Tally
• Peugeot 407 - Seat comfort in family car 14 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I cannot find a new car that combines reasonable rear legroom with comfortable enough seats for the adults in the front. The skoda superb and mazda 6 are too firm, the skoda has uncomfortable ridged edges on the front seats. Why is there a move to this kind of firm seating? I'm going to buy my 407 and wait to see if the new 508 has retained some French comfort!
• What to replace with 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Current 2nd car is a 2000 Mazda 323 1.5, with 87,000 miles which we have had for 2 years and and do 2000 miles per year in Unfortunatly the 1.5 engine is a tadslow and are thinking about replacing it in the next 12 to 18 months car currently have about £1,000 plus part exchange value, any idea of a suitable replacement bearing in mind the following (1) Fuel economy between 40 to 50 mpg (2) Co2 emmisions of not more 160g/km (3) Car insurance group maximum 8 (4) If possible room to fit two bikes in back.
• Isle of Wight trip - advice sought 20 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  We're off to the IOW in a few weeks, travelling from the jcn 4 M25 area down to Portsmouth and from there to Fishbourne on the Island via WightLink ferries....
• £4000 family car? 14 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I am currently looking at Mondeo's but I'm worried they might be a bit too large? Also considered Mazda 6, but there aren't many around here (north east yorks).
• Gap insurance 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all Picked up my new Mazda 2 yesterday; a month late but very welcome. The dealer offered me a gap insurance policy, which i had never heard of before, and it was on a 'today and today only' basis. Now i am usually very cynical about these kind of deals; extended warranties etc. but this seemed a good deal; for a one off payment of £300 i got 3 years cover, so that in the event of theft or write off i would get the full purchase price of a new replacement.
• Getting to Wembley 6 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Will probably be coming down the M40, would appreciate any advice on where to park, what to avoid. Cheers Lee (Still deliberating about the C4; most likely keeping the Mazda, will resurrect that thread when I get around to doing something with it) -- Biggedy biggedy bong
• Mazda3 delivery delays 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I'm currently awaiting replies to my emails and letter requesting an explanation for the delays. Can anyone please shed any light on whether there is a problem with Mazda UK deliveries? Or a problem with New Car Discount? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
• Instant spare tyre? 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi gang - just bought some of this stuff called 'Press On Instant Spare' made by Taylor Made Products and distributed by the Greased Lightning people....