Are UK-model Mazda 3s not included in a recent power steering recall?

My 2007 Mazda 3 lost power steering at the weekend, losing all fluid. Is the UK not part of the recall mentioned in the press on 12 Aug or do they source different parts than they use in USA/Japan etc?...

Recommend a small, fun replacement for my Renault Megane Elise?

I want to replace my much-enjoyed Renault Megane Elise as it's now over 10 years old, but I don't know what to buy. I think all the medium cars are bigger than this now (wider and longer) so I'm considering...

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 3 - is this a good idea?

I am thinking of buying a Mazda 3, as it seems to be a good car and offers better value for money and is less common than a Volkswagen Golf. Do you think this is a good idea? Also, I am not sure about...

I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift.

I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000 miles per year. I want something that's fun to drive...

What's my Volkswagen Urban Fox worth, and what could I replace it with?

I have a 2007 (07) 1.2 Volkswagen Urban Fox. I have had the car from new and have recently begun to drive around 25,000 per annum. Given my current mileage and my desire for a slightly higher powered vehicle,...

Do you know anything about a Mazda 3 recall related to the steering column?

I've discovered Mazda are recalling Mazda 3 2007-2009 models due to major problems with the steering column. Have you any information regarding this?

I need an economical, reliable car with a warranty to replace my Volkswagen Polo. Would a Mazda 2 do the trick?

I currently own a Volkswagen Polo GTI. I have been having a few problems with it over the years and have decided its time to upgrade, as I do a lot of miles, and it's not the most economical of cars. I...

Can I reject my 2007 Mazda 2 after it suffered an EGR failure after just 60 miles?

Yesterday I drove over 200 miles to trade in my nine-year-old 125,000-mile 1.9DTi Scenic for a three-year-old Mazda 2 1.4D with 18,000 miles on the clock at a large franchised dealer, and the new car had...

Mazda 6 or Ford Mondeo for a 50-mile daily commute?

I currently run a Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 estate (56 plate) - a previous recommendation of yours - and cannot decide whether to stay with Mazda or switch to something like a Mondeo or Insignia. My annual mileage...

I need to buy a reliable estate car for 7000 miles per year - should I consider a diesel?

I need an estate car with good reliability, and I want an automatic with reasonable economy. I have about £10,000 plus my trade-in. I am thinking of a used Passat, Mazda 6 or Volvo V70 and I know from...