Changing a Mazda2 for an Audi A1?

I have a 2009 Mazda2 Tamura and feel I would like to change to an Audi A1. I do on average 6,500 miles per year. Which model would suit me best?

Petrol or diesel?

How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the engine be running at or more than 2000 rpm?

Why are certain models of car getting bigger?

I see that the new F30 3 Series BMW will be available soon and that it is to be bigger. I wonder why car manufacturer's assume that people always want bigger cars? My present 2009 3-Series Touring is exactly...

Volkswagen group engine confusion

If the 2.0-litre(210 bhp) engine is the same in the Audi TT, Golf GTi and Volkswagen Scirroco, why is there such a big difference in quoted torque figures? The TT has 258ft/lbs compared to the 207 nad...

Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage?

Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe seating for four adults or two adults and three...

Are speed humps causing unusual wear and damage to my Audi A6's tyres?

It recently came as a shock to find that my four-year-old A6 2.0 TDI Avant failed its MOT and that the cost of the recommended remedial work was almost £1000. I consider myself both thoughtful and careful...

A good car for 4000 miles a year to France

I do about 4000miles in short trips around town and 4000 in France on two holidays a year.I need some pointers for another car to do the following--automatic,boot large enough for golf gear and trips to...

MMI Sat Nav unavailable in my A6

On my MMI display sat nav is not available. Can I load sat nav with a disk or do I have to upgrade the unit?

Winter tyres fitted by an Audi dealer

More was less After local price checks compared to Kwik Fit etc. Watford Audi supplied and fitted a set of winter tyres to my A3 for the best price. They also did an engine management software upgrade,...

Which convertible?

My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking and trim breaking. She would like to have a similar...