DPF and fuel consumption

I had a DPF filter regeneration last week at an authorised dealer garage and I have noticed increase of fuel consumption from around 11 l/100 miles to 17 l/100 miles. Is that normal? If not what they could...

Are headlamp deflectors still required for motoring in Europe?

Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014 model Mazda3 and the Mazda dealership have advised...

Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check?

I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway and A roads) and has a full service history. It...

Mazda 3 spare wheel

More info than question. On 08/06/2015 Keith asked about spare wheels for Mazda 3. I bought a new Mazda 3 in Sept 2014. Tried everywhere for spacesaver from independent suppliers with no joy (including...

Need a hatchback with an auto 'box

I currently own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I like it, but I'm not happy with the seven-speed DSG box, especially after coming from a six-speed DSG in my previous car which was a 2007 Golf GTI....

Company car choice conundrum?

I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must be a diesel (as my estimated yearly mileage is...

What are the alternatives to the Golf diesel?

What should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Gold 1.6 diesel with? I drive 15,000 miles a year and want a good looking automatic that is quick and fun. I have £15,000 plus my Golf to trade.

Buying a Medium hatchback torque-converter automatic

My 2012 Focus 1.6 Powershift is beset with problems that Ford is trying to solve (clutch judder, oil leaking on to plates, etc.) Can you recommend some alternative torque-converter (traditional) automatics...

Is the Mazda 6 a DPF nightmare?

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 6 (2011 model). I love the car but have heard of a few DPF issues with this car. Did this model get improvements to the DPF or is there anything I should look for?

What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k?

We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying volume and a max width of 2000mm to go into a narrow...