Buying a small car for wife - what would you recommend?

I am looking at a used small car for my wife. She drives 3000 miles a year and needs space to carry a medium sized dog. I would like to drive for fun sometimes so quite sporty. Our budget is £9000.

Better prices for MX5 from webuyanycar.com in summer?

Can you tell me whether it's likely that webuyanycar offer significantly higher prices for convertibles in summer than in winter? I will be relocating at the end of this year and will need to sell my...

Dealer wants £700 for a new sat nav SD card

I purchased a Mazda 6 Sport Nav last year. Last week I lost the Satnav SD Card and when seeking a replacement I was quoted £700 by both my Main Dealer and Mazda Customer Care. This price was solely for...

Photographer in need of a large estate

I am a photographer based in London and in need of a new vehicle to carry my kit and (sometimes) clients. This will also be the family motor. Ideally, I'd like a vehicle that handles well and has a bit...

Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60

We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that a fault in the Mazda engine causes fuel to enter...

Need a reliable automatic - what do you suggest?

I bought a Volkswagen Golf DSG 1.4 TSI nine months ago. Since then I've been told various horror stories about the automatic gearbox and am now considering selling the car. What is your suggestion for...

Which cars have a naturally aspirated engine of 1600cc?

I'm looking to buy a modest petrol engined family/supermini. I dislike turbos for their turbo lag. Can you tell me which cars I might consider that have a naturally aspirated petrol engine of circa 1600cc...

Need a comfortable car for a long commute

My wife needs a new car. She's happy with her old Ford Fiesta, but her commute is going to get much longer next month and she needs something which suits a 50 mile trip. Lane control, adaptive cruise control...

Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel?

I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models can be lethargic at low speeds so I want to know if...

Poor fuel economy with Mazda 3

My Mazda 3 1.6CD DPF avreages only 30mpg in the city,and around 40-50mpg combined, what would be cause of this?