Is the Mazda2 engine chain cam?

I'm looking to buy a 2016 Mazda2 1.5 Petrol Sport Nav, either 90PS or 115PS. Are both engines chain cam?

How is my BMW instantly warm in the morning?

I've noticed that heated air comes out of the vents more or less instantly when I start my 2015 BMW 320i in the morning and turn on the air conditioning. How does it do this? Is there an electric heating...

Honda Jazz 1.4 EX CVT -excessive petrol consumption

Disappointed with petrol consumption. Admittedly we use car for short journeys, 5-7 miles. Onboard computer gives petrol consumption 38.5 mpg but based on fuel used ,tank full to tank full, and miles driven...

Is there a future for diesel cars?

My 520d Touring has been 100% reliable over 9 years / 65,000 miles from new - just needed routine servicing and a battery. I've been planning to replace it with a new 520d Touring but worry that diesel...

Can you recommend a petrol MPV?

We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want a petrol engine. However, everything we like is a...

Skoda Octavia or Volkswagen Golf?

I’m in the market for a new car and my search has come down to a nearly new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol (140PS) with DSG ‘box or for similar money (£2,1500) a brand new Skoda Octavia with the same engine....

What would make a good replacement for my 2003 Rover 75?

I enjoy driving my 2003 Rover 75 and like its handling and general driving feel. It has just over 90,000 on the clock and I would like to keep it for a year or two more but I am beginning to spend serious...

Why won't the RAC give me the free petrol vouchers I was promised?

Earlier this year I took out a new full breakdown package with the RAC. I was particularly interested in its Free Petrol Offer to new customers. The RAC was offering £50 to any new customer who signed...

Should I use Shell V-Power in my new Ford Focus?

What type of petrol is best for a 2013 model, 1.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Focus? I had a Toyota Celica and got 10 per cent better economy when using Shell V-Power. Should I still use V-Power or is Shell standard...

How can we tell the difference between petrol and diesel?

We have two fuel containers for emergency use in our cars, my husband’s being petrol and mine diesel. Is there any way of knowing which is which? We think they have been switched over after cleaning the...