Which tyres would reduce road noise in my Mazda 3?

I read with interest your answer to MB of Durley regarding tyre noise on his Ford Fiesta. I own a 09-reg Mazda 3 1.6 Takara automatic which I enjoy driving, but I cannot cope with the road noise, which...

I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5?

I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking at the Mazda 6 2.2 TS and Citroen C5 VTR+Nav. Which...

I want to replace my Citroen C8 with another MPV. Should I wait for the new Volkswagen Sharan and Mazda 5?

I am considering replacing my Citroen C8 with another MPV. We have enjoyed the space and sliding doors offered by the C8. We have recently looked at a Peugeot 5008, which looks smaller but well designed....

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...