Should I get a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic for a reliable auto?

I'm looking for a reliable torque converter hatchback, must be a petrol automatic. I've narrowed it down to either a Mazda 3 2.0 (2014 -) or a Honda Civic 1.8 (2012 -). Can you help me decide which to...

What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend?

Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and Porsche Cayman GTS. The front runner is a Mazda 3...

Is £300 for paint and upholstery protection on my new Mazda 3 a good deal?

I've just ordered a new Mazda 3 2.0 in silver. The dealer offered me Safegard paint and upholstery (cloth seats) protection for £300. I've never had this done before since I look after my cars. I have...

Is the petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L a belt or chain cam?

Looking at a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L for £11,982. Could you advice any problems and is the engine on a timing belt or chain?

Would a Mazda 3 be a good replacement for my Toyota Corolla?

It's time to change my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi which has basically given 128,000 trouble free miles. I intend to gift this car and then buy a petrol replacement outright. Not so sure about a Toyota Auris...

How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake?

I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3 gradient on my driveway. Will the the electronic...

Should I buy a diesel Honda Civic or a petrol Mazda 3?

I'm looking at buying a Honda Civic i-DTEC 1.6 or a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L. Could you recommend a diesel engine or suggest whether petrol is the way to go based on future diesel city taxes. Probably looking...

Is it smart to buy a very low mileage two owner car?

I have seen a dealer approved 2015 Mazda 3 automatic, with two previous owners. It was a demonstrator and had a private owner. It has done only 2000 miles. Is it okay to buy this car or stay away from...

Should I buy a used car that's only done 2000 miles?

I am after a used Mazda 3 automatic car. I have seen a 2 year old car with only 2000 miles and another 2 year old with 15,000 miles. Is it better to buy one which has done 15,000 miles? Both are advertised...

Mazda 3 - full service history vs full dealer service history?

I have a Mazda 3 which will be three years old in February and out of warranty. I would like to get the car serviced by an excellent local independent garage. Obviously this will mean not having a full...