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  • Smallish 4wd cars 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    filter right where you can just grab it to replace it.  Likewise the serpentine belt is just sitting there ready to be changed.  It's like someone designed an engine to be maintained and repaired properly.  Brilliant. Mazda CX3 2.0 AWD 2018 ( think - Nice engine and gearbox
  • Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel...
  • Probably the most amazing car in Britain 22 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    This weeks car review in the Sunday Times by Jeremy Clarkson gave a 4.5 star award to the Mazda 3 Saloon and not the usual selection of super cars. Not like the usual mini SUV with some kind of preposterous and unnecessarily complicated hybrid drive system or they are fully electric which
  • ADVICE NEEDED: getting rid of old car 22 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    Mazda 6 which we got 3 years ago from a family member for £400. It's been very reliable, no problems, but will now not pass MOT and is likely to cost about £500 to get required repairs done.  How can I replace this car quickly, without spending loads of money on it? One
  • Automatic Family Car 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    paraphernalia and luggage would be ideal. Realistically I don't want to spend more than 15k, especially with the baby guaranteed to up costs. I've looked at a few cars and the winning options so far are the Skoda Superb and Mazda 6 estate, although finding the latter in a petrol-automatic spec
  • Mazda CX-30 - Anything better than CX-30 in the same price rang? 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    . car price Have been already seen and test drive Pegout 2008,  Vauxhall Mokka, Mazda CX-30. The 2008 quiet comfy and agile, don't like the cockpit looks, just very odd for me. Very like the Mokka looks, both inside and outside, but the driving wasn't pleasant, the seats were
  • The time has come 19 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    hillwalking gear etc etc for adventures and it’ll need to be reliable, decent on fuel, ULEZ friendly and long lived - as I actually hate buying cars. Shortlist so far (before being tried for size) includes. Honda CRV 1.6 DTEC 2wd Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv Estate Mazda CX5 2.0 Skyactiv Audi A4 1.4 TSI Avant
  • Can I still buy a range extender EV? 17 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    What electric cars have range extenders?
  • Mazda CX-30 - Battery problems 15 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    resetting a full house of error codes. I now have a booster to get it started but have to drive the car a few times before I lose the engine malfunction warning message on the dash. I have mentioned this to the dealer but they have only just taken on the Mazda franchise so could not really help but did say
  • Mazda 3 - confusing filter lights 15 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    I was at this junction here - https://www.google.com/maps/@51.464492,-0.1621748,3a,75y,65.09h,71.77t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3E8shiAv7M7xsY0sI-liWw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu...
  • Mazda CX-5 - Out of shape tyres - 1 year old used car 14 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    the tyres are (all) out of shape and need replacing.  Here is my question....the tyres on the car I bought are TOYO (a premium brand) but they are offering to replace them with a budget tyre (ROADX, a budget tyre from China). Where do I stand - Mazda assure me this won't affect the 2 yers
  • I've lost my locking wheel nut, what can I do? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I appear to have mislaid my wheel lock release nut. What are the options for overcoming this problem?
  • Mazda cx3 - SJPN 26 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    I have basically the same situation as this poster (https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=174646#m1433014), only the reason I didn't receive...
  • Diesel Auto Mid 2010s 26 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    , then came across 2015 Mazda 6, auto box seems fine but 2.2 skyactiv engine has been awfully reviewed. BMW 320d.....not sure, seems timing chain issues and expensive to maintain. Anyone got any experience of 320d auto? Toyota or Honda might be the way to go but they seem to hold their value, therefore a bit
  • Can I use the spare tyre from my previous Mazda CX-3 on my new CX-30? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I recently exchanged my 2019 Mazda CX-3 Sports Nav for a new Mazda CX-30 SkyactiveX. I retained the full size 18” spare wheel from the CX-3 fitted with...
  • Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers...
  • Focus/Civic/3 - New car needed 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    means. Mileage is around 10k a year so petrol and I’m not fussed whether auto or manual. I’ve been recommended to look at Ford Focus, Honda civics and Mazda 3 (have had a Mazda estate before which I thoroughly enjoyed) need something I could fit a Labrador in the back so don’t really want to go
  • First car for a growing family 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    first one. 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
  • Mazda CX-5 - Mazda diesel contamination 14 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    Hi, I have seen some previous threads on this issue and wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or offer any advice please.  We bought a Mazda CX5 2.2 2016 diesel 10 months ago from a used car dealership. In Jan, a red oil light came on so we straight away had the car
 

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