Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend?

Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain drive?), but petrol considered. Reliability is important...

Automatic with a chain cam engine

I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances I have experienced pain in my upper leg and would...

Is it likely that my Mazda 5 Sport's reserve of £5,250 will be exceeded at auction?

I’m going travelling for six months and have decided to sell both my Mazdas. First up is a 2006/55 Mazda 5 Sport 2.0d (143) with 63,000 miles and full service history. Firstly I will seek to sell to my...

We need a new MPV - what do you suggest?

Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we buy we want to keep for another 10 years at least....

Seven up

I’m getting a 7-seater on Motability. I need auto for my disability. Have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My 10 yr old disabled daughter needs to be in the centre of the middle row seats. Teenagers have...

Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso?

I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For value, I’d buy nearly new, say 18 months to two...

Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty?

My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was reported to the main dealer several times. Last...

Do we have a basis for a warranty claim for a faulty brake pad sensor in my daughter's Mazda 5?

My step daughter has a Mazda 5 registered in June 2007. It has had an annoying squealing noise from the brakes. The noise comes of its own accord - touch the brake pedal and it goes away. The car has been...

Must I pay for repairs to my Mazda 5 made under warranty?

I have had a torrid time with Mazda. My wife's Mazda 5 Sport diesel, bought new in May '08, was serviced last year and taken again this year to Mazda Coventry (Coventry Motor Company) on 7th May for its...

Is 130,000 miles considered high for a 4-year-old Mazda 5?

I have been looking at a Mazda 5. The mileage on it is 130,000 miles and it's a 56-reg. I can't seem to find out what a high mileage is on the Mazda 5 - could you help please?