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• First car for a growing family 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  But I'm on the other I want my family to be comfortable on longer trips. My wife would like something woth higher seating position.  Currently I'm leaning towards Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V with the budget for up to £13k.  Car would be used for short trips on weekdays and longer ones on weekends. Ideally, I'm looking for safe, spacious, and comfortable car.
• Any - Lease or Buy 10 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  I realise that I bought at a bad time, prices were high. . but I can buy a second hand Golf for £17k and lose up to £3,500 a year, or spend £3,500 a year on a new Gold (or Mazda etc). Am I missing something? What are your thought please?
• Mazda6 vs Mondeo 25 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    Both appear to have been well maintained with reasonable service history and new MOT's, the Mazda has done 120,000 miles and the Mondeo 75,000. Just after some advice if there's anything I need to be aware of with either and whether anyone has experience of driving either model.  Alternatively if someone wants to suggest an alternative in the £5-£6k range I'm after a reliable family car of similar size.
• Focus MK2 sized car wanted - automatic 7 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  I've suggested a MK2 Focus, MK1 Facelift C-Max. Are these autos reliable? Also thought of Toyota Auris, Honda Jazz, Mazda 3,and Kia Venga. Are there any others we should be thinking of? Thanks.
• Keep older gti or not 2 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  So wondering whether we should stick with such an iconic car,(already paid for £1500) brave the fuel and running costs or sell it and get and more modern (2010 upwards £2500+) probably boring Japanese car such as a mazda/Toyota with smaller engine (but good enough for motorway)   Sounds like an easy decision but at least for us it seems difficult Thanks  
• Any good ones - Small SUV/Crossover auto transmission? 2 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hello All, Currently i have a VW polo & want to sell it to get a small crossover/suv. Was thinking of Toyota chr, vw t cross, lexus ux, volvo xc40 (although abit big), mazda cx30, nissan qashkai. And just do not know which one to choose from this list for it to be reliable.. i m a woman & do not understand much in cars.. it has to be auto, 2018-2019-2020, i do not drive much & only really locally.
• Parts and paint - Cost of car repairs 23 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  So a paint analyser costing £4 k is essential to match the colour exactly . But it seems that Mazda Red is the most difficult to match which takes up to five paint colours mixed together to match the original.  insurance companies are getting wise to this and raising premiums accordingly.
• Insurance and travel to/from college 18 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all. The wife's likely to enrol on a part time (4days pw/13 hours total) college course shortly and we're wondering if becoming a part time student...
• Car insurance renewal 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  The renewal came through from Admiral Multicar for £1053, very close to last years premium (£14 more). That didn’t sound too bad, but £300 for the Mazda seemed a bit much. So I phoned Lancaster Insurance and have now got it on a classic policy (although without an agreed value) for £115! And a quick trip to the Aviva website and the Logan and Yaris are now insured for £566 (£217 for the Logan and £349 for the Yaris, which is my wife’s car).
• advantages of a "big four" engine ? 13 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Just out of curiosity - does a large displacement four cylinder engine have any particular advantages? My brother-in-law is about to take delivery of a top-of-the-range (Spanish market) Mazda CX-5 which has, apart from all the bells and whistles, a 2.5 litre four cylinder engine. Skyactiv engines have been getting quite a reputation for fuel economy but I am surprised to see such a large four-pot engine in production.
• Ford Ranger 2500cc Diesel pick-up - Won't rev past 2000rpm 9 May 2016 (Forum)
      Ford Ranger 1999 non turbo (v reg) same as Mazda B2500 Hi everyone, Thanks for taking the time to read my problem, but I just have a feeling it's something really simple to someone with more experience in these matters than me.
• Petrol or Diesel - doing 18K miles a year 2 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I would be doing Mancehster to Preston mostly work and weekend short tripes within city and not far off, so lets say around 18K miles in a year. My budget is less than £3k, found some passats / mazda 6 / jetta all diesel and Peug petrol... and now I am confused.. any words of wisdom would help... Regards, Flowers (not my name :))
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Diesel Hatchback choice 21 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Are there any issues with them and are they MB engines fitted to them? An alternative is the Mazda 3 2.2 Skyactiv diesel which has an excellent spec but I know nothing about the reliability of the latest diesels - I know the others had some issues. If these are not good options are there any other reliable ones to consider?
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  Can I fit a towbar to a Skoda Octavia Scout? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout for towing a caravan. But Skoda say they cannot fit a tow bar to this car and I can't find anyone to supply...
• Subaru Legacy - Subaru Legacy (Used). Inspection of Used Car?... 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The Subaru Legacy 2.5 Sports Tourer has kind of grabbed me. Or a 3series or A4. Not in consideration; Saab, Volvo, Lexus, Honda, Mazda, Skoda...). Many thanks.
• Comfortable & Quiet Crossover 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I am looking for a Crossover and here are my decision criteria in order of preference: Very comfortable ride, especially in London which is ridden with speed bumps and potholes Quiet Automatic (dual clutch or another 'lively' type of box) 9s max for 0-62mph (my current Seat Toledo TDI does just that and I would like to match or better it) Reliable   I don't care much about (although I could live with):  Handling (as long as it is not bad) Looks  Big wheels   So far I shortlisted: Skoda Yeti Elegance DSG 4x4 Mazda CX5 2.2d Volvo XC60 (although I'm not sure about their reliability)   Any pointers or experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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  Do I need my MX-5 cam belt changing? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 MX5. According to Mazda the cam belt should be changed at 54000 miles but I've only done 38k. However my local garage (small independent)...
• Ford Focus C-max - Want to change my C-max 5 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hello I want to change my Focus C-max 1.8 petrol Ghia Not sure what its worth 54 plate 76k Why I am changing it ? I don't require all the space and would like to go down to a saloon or hatch back Mazda 6 is an attractive proposition 1.8ts I don't have a huge budget probably the cost of the C-max in part ex I only do about 8 to 10k a year mileage so I don't think diesel would be beneficial I would like some suggestions on cars I should be looking at 1500 to 2000k Is we're I think the c-max sits in current value Any help please
• Daily Telegraph advice - Honest John 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a £3,500 car to replace my Mazda 6. I don't drive a huge annual mileage, but most individual journeys are long so I want diesel economy, comfort and reliability. A Ford Mondeo or Focus would be suitable, because I need to carry a bike, and it's fine by me if it already has 80,000-odd miles on the clock.
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  Replacing an Audi TT? 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Audi TT (225ps quattro) and am not sure what to choose. I like the performance of the car but am looking to get something newer...