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  Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably...
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  Lifter shifter 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some weeks ago you had a letter from the owner of a Honda Jazz I-shift who was struggling to use the gearbox smoothly. You suggested perseverance. My experience...
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  Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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  Shaken, not sterling’d 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The prices of your used cars and 4x4s etc, are unbelievably cheap. I know that petrol is dearer in the UK, but you don’t travel the distances we do. My...
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  Picks and shovers 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you...
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  Eire today 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16 valve GLS that is coming up for 12 years old and am looking for a new or nearly new car as a replacement. I would like something...
• my hit list of new cars to buy.. 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  After an extensive survey here is my list, now, really the volvo is the pick of them all, but is a lot of money for a small car, the mazda is good value, but has a lot safety rating and is a little small inside for a big guy, so my heart really at the moment goes out to the RAV 4. The accord is an unknown from my perspective, and seems to retain value.
• 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Sport Nav 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr - high milage CX3 higher risk? 5 May 2025 (Forum)
  sort=relevance&searchId=f6031b3c-05b1-4a90-973d-5fb9d31a43d5&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Mazda&model=CX-3&page=1&postcode=cf15%208ln&price-from=4000&price-to=8000&radius=40&fromsra  
• Hyundai 1.6 T-GDI - engine query 26 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Ideally, i'd like the car to last at least 200k, miles - do you think Hyundai is up the task? Or am I better of looking for Mazda cx-5 2.0L naturally aspirated engines.   Thanks    
• Volvo V60 - avice on changing cars 3 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  ideally he wants it under 60,000 miles and a bit newer than his 2013 car. He also likes the Skoda Superb and the Skoda Octavia nd also the Mazda 6's. Our budget is under £13,00 but we could push a but more if needed. We just wondered what you all suggested out of these cars? in terms of reliability and comfort,safety etc my husband would either grade his V40 in or sell it privately.
• Advice - 2 isofix baby seats and one adult in rear 4 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  We would be looking to lease and dont want to spend more than £300 a month. I think the Citroen C5 aircross might be our best bet. I also like the Mazda CX-5 but dont know this will be big enough. Also dont think a Sportage, Kadjar, Tuscon or 3008 would suit. Does anyone have any experience with getting two baby seat in the back as well as an adult in any current SUV's?
• MX5 intermittant misfire 4 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  It occurs during any weather conditions and may happen twice in a week or not happen for several weeks or even months. Our local garage, with the help of the local Mazda franchise, can offer no solution as it has never happened whilst the car is at the garage. Diagnostic testing has shown no faults. The car is serviced according to the manufacturer's requirements and has covered 58,000 miles.
• Volvo V40 Replacement 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Do those in the know on this forum have an opinion on the later petrol models in the V40 against say a Mazda 3 2.0 or the 1.4 I may get in the VAG group    
• Smallish, new automatic recommendation 13 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    I'd leave well alone but the remark "VW do good small automatics don't they" made me wonder. I suggested looking at a Mazda 2 - a right sized engine, no turbo, and a torque converter auto I think.  If my MX-5 with the Skyactive-G engine is anything to go by, it will also get a lot nearer to its claimed mpg figures than a TSI engine.
• VW Passat 2.0 TDI - Sell or Fix? 7 May 2017 (Forum)
  With the mileage that I'm doing I'm considering part-exchanging rather than fixing, I'd still like something with a decent size boot, e.g. mondeo/mazda size, and don't really require an estate, but now thinking if petrol is the way to go? I can't fault the MPG, I typically get 50MPG. I normally keep my cars for about 5 years, so would be looking for something that isn't going to incur major expenses (other than usual wear and tear/servicing).
• Car/MPV with 3 kids 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I was looking at VW Passat estate but it seems like middle seat is pretty small. Mazda5 was the other one I was looking at but Mazda diesels don't get good reviews it seems. VW Touran is another option I believe? My budget is around £8k and I drive around 10k miles/year including 40 miles to and from work.
• Used car under 2k 3 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a car that's under 2k that hopefully can fit the following criteria: under 10-12 years old  cheap to run - owned a VW Passat until now and 90% of the work on it I've done myself with parts being cheap and internet full of guides saloon/hatchback(5 doors)- definetly don't want it to be bigger size than passat 1.6 - 1.8 engine - owned only 1.9tdi engines until know and while fun I think I should go for a 1.6 to 1.8 to lower the fuel cost while not making the car feel too sluggish under 100k mileage reliable, maybe even fun to drive Am I asking for too much under 2k? I was looking at the Ford Focus, golfs and some Mazda's but I have no idea how reliable or good to run are they as a make/model. Any makes/models I should avoid in this price range?
• Small car with a big boot 15 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  If I've got the message right, Andy, you want something no bigger - ideally smaller - than your Mazda 3 but with plenty of room for luggage.  As you rightly imply, there are a lot of small cars around which can seat a family of four but haven't a hope of taking their luggage if they want to go away in the car.
• Help choosing next car 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  .) * must be manual 'box * under £7k My initial trawls have met with mostly disdain - • Hyundai Santa Fe (too big) • Suberu Impreza (death on wheels) • Audi (she hates the badge) • Freelander (too slow, too small inside, dear to run) • Skoda Octavia / Scout (I will look like a geography teacher in the minor counties) If it were mine, I'd find a Mazda 6 MPS, or a Golf R32 - but there's the rub. Any suggestions before we give up and get a Kuga/ Tiguan *dies slightly inside* Many thanks in advance :)
• General pros and cons of Diesel vs Petrol 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Thanks for all the help/advice Rick PS I am trying to choose between a (secondhand - about £7k - £10k to spend) Mazda5, VW Touran, and a Peugeot 307 SW - all would suit, but in order to afford a VW or Mazda, I may have to go for a petrol, and I am wondering about the hidden cost implications.