What is causing my Mazda 6 to burn oil?

I have a 2007 Mazda 6 with a 2261cc petrol engine, mileage 88,000. I have owned it from new and it has been serviced regularly by the local Mazda dealer. After a recent service I was informed that it is...

Will removing the battery stop the radio working?

Can I remove the battery without having to put the code back in for the radio to work?

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...

Ride comfort on a Mazda6 not smooth

I recently bought a 5 year old Mazda 6 TS D 121 to replace my 14 year old Toyota Avensis petrol 1.8L. I find the ride on the Mazda is nowhere near as smooth and comfortable as the Toyota. Every tiny...

Widow selling a used car

My friend died recently, 68. His widow needs to know how to dispose of his 2007-plate Mazda6 as painlessly as possible without getting ripped off. I seem to remember your recommending a solution in the...

Winter tyres for a Mazda6

Whiich winter tyres do you think would be most suitable for my Mazda6 2.2 diesel sport? Are they better on a 16 inch steel wheel as opposed to my 18 inch alloys?

A reliable used family car

I'm looking to buy a secondhand reliable and economical family car, budget upto £5.5k/£6k. It should have no more than 75/80k on the clock ideally, so I've narrowed it down to Mazda 6, Skoda Octavia, Toyota...

EGR Valve

I bought a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel. Drives beautifully and quiet for a diesel engine. Engine light showed and I rushed for diagnostics and I was told by Kwik Fit that it is EGR valve that needs to be replaced....

Should I change my car?

I have a Sept 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 diesel, which has been totally reliable and trouble free for 3.5 years. I have read your advice that diesels start costing money in years 4-6. What is likely to need doing...