Which diesel SUV for rural use?

We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier in year we holidayed in the USA where we drove...

Looking for a late car without a DPF

Currently looking to replace a 53 Plate Mazda 6 with a similar car. Have found a local Mazda 6 2.2d TS2 with 35,500 miles on clock. I do around 12,500-15,000 miles a year. We have driven the car and...

DPF warning light flashing

Is DPF flashing light failed for MoT?

Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort?

Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical, and capable of 45 miles per gallon solo....

Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V?

My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual mileage of around 30,000 miles. We have two 60...

Car documents still show registered keeper as previous keeper - how can I change this?

Four years ago I bought a 2-month-old pre-registered Mazda 3 with seven miles on the clock from a main dealer. Obviously, it had never been driven much. I paid for the car and have the receipt. Still,...

Mazda diesel engine problems

I have fitted an 2004 2.0-litre diesel engine to my Mazda 6 after the big ends went. Both engines have same engine code. I have now got what seems to be fuelling problems such as excess smoke and diesel...

Mazda 6 oil consumption

Hi, I own a Mazda 5, 55 registration, about 82,000 miles run. It consumes 4ltrs engine oil almost every 1000 miles now. I checked for leak or smoke in exhaust but can't spot either of these symptoms. I...

Which diesel SUV for short school runs and easy loading of a wheelchair?

Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm again. Last year we replaced the EGR, camshaft and...

Best sub-£2500 automatic?

I may need to replace my not-so-trusty automatic car but only have a budget of around £2500. I need an automatic gearbox (fully auto, not semi), decent 0-60 time (around 11 seconds), NCAP score of four...