Selling a car - auction or private sale?

I want to sell my May 2003 Mazda 6 Sport petrol hatchback with 103,000 miles on the clock. Is auction a better way than privately selling it?

Need a set of winter tyres for Mazda MX-5

I need some new tyres for my 2007 Mazda MX-5. Currently it has Uniroyal Rainsports for 16-inch wheels and I have been pleased with them (behaved admirably in snow last winter), but I was wondering if...

Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf?

I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate your advice in choosing a similar sized, fully...

Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix35?

I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 and would welcome your advice, drawing, perhaps, on knowledge you have of safety and reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga...

Dealer has charged for work it never carried out - what should I do?

I bought a Mazda 3 from a main dealer in 2010. As recommended by the manufacturer, I took the car for its first check up in 2011, where it was given a full service and oil change. After the latest service...

What's caused the turbo to fail on my Mazda 6?

My 2009 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has covered 66,000 miles and is two months out of warranty. Last week I noticed a loss of power and took the car to the dealer to be inspected. After £160 of diagnostics it was...

What's the best used small car with an automatic gearbox?

I want to buy a small used car with an automatic ‘box. I have £10,000 to spend and want something that will be reliable, but fun. What do you suggest?

Buying a new Mazda3 - which model is best?

I'm on my third Mazda3 1.6D and was looking forward to buying the newest model. However, without a 1.6 diesel in the new range, and the 2.2D Skyactiv being too large for my needs, I am not sure what to...

Why does my insurance company want the V5 for my written-off Mazda 6?

Why would my insurance company (Zurich) want me to send them the V5 form for my ex-car (2007 Mazda 6TS hatchback, 18,000 miles) when they have declared it a write-off after their recovery people had removed...

Where can I find an MGB roadster for sale?

I’m interested in buying an MGB roadster that has been rebuilt or upgraded to modern standards. Are there any companies that deal with these cars, and what could I expect to pay?