Is there a supermini suitable for local use and occasional longer drives?

I would like to buy a small car to get to the train station, do occasional school runs, go into the village, and also, when required, to use as a work car for occasional 270-mile round trips, mainly on...

Braker breaker

Your list of cars the other week that use the unreliable Teves Mk60 ABS part included the Mazda3. I am about to purchase a new Mazda 3 and the dealer can't tell me whether the new Mazda 3 is still fitted...

Diesel Particulate Filters - Confused

I currently own a Toyota Auris T180 with the 2.2 D-Cat diesel. It is a great engine but the cabin is disappointing and, having recently become a grandfather, I need more boot/closed hatch space. I am tempted...

My wife's buying me a car - should I go for a Ford Mondeo or Mazda 6?

As a graduation present my wife is buying me a nearly-new car in the next eight weeks. I currently drive a 2001 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetec (petrol, 125,000 miles) and am looking at similar sized cars. I have...

Would you recommend I buy a Lexus IS 250, a Mazda 6 or a Mercedes-Benz CLK?

I am in the process of handing back a company car (Ford Focus ST-2) and am now in the market to purchase my own car. I have a few choices: Mazda 6 MPS - 2006-2007, Lexus IS 250 - 2005-2006 or a Mercedes-Benz...

Does Mazda operate a digital service record for its cars on a database?

I am considering buying a 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Auto. It is an ex-Motability car with one previous owner. It's being sold by the original supplying Mazda dealership. I am told that Mazda servicing data is...

What's a nice looking car for £2000?

I'm looking for a nice looking car for around the £2000 mark? Any ideas of what's a good buy and what to look out for in terms of mileage, etc?

No particulate place to go

I've read with some dismay of the shocking stories of Mazda 2.0 diesels spewing fuel into the engine lubricant with understandable and catastrophic results. Does this level of stupidity and oversight by...

Ramp charger

We are confounded. We need an estate or similar to take two large dogs and be able fit a wheelchair hoist. Budget is around £15,000. we have at present a Mazda 5 which is rather expensive to run. We...

Blinged prejudice

I am thinking of buying a Mazda6. I read your Mazda6 2.2 Diesel road test on the web site, which is generally very positive, however, at one point you comment, "it manages all this with impressive seat...