Sister bought car - found to be damaged - what recourse?

My sister has just bought a second hand MX5 from a main Mazda dealer (about 1 week ago). She has discovered that the bonnet and windscreen have small pock marks that are really only discoverable by touch...

Two seat sports car - what would you recommend?

I have a budget of around £4-5k and am looking to buy a sports convertible from a choice of the following: 1. Porsche Boxster - Which would be my ideal choice really, but your engine block comments scare...

7-year switch

My BMW 318 is over 7 years old. The annual Tax is now over £200 and the annual insurance is quite steep, due to my age. The car has never let me down and is very comfortable to handle. But I feel the time...

Should I do what Mazda say?

Reading my Mazda MX-5 handbook and it says that if I am involved in an accident, I should NOT ring my insurance company but ring Mazda instead. Is this a good idea? Surely it would be my responsibility...

Secondhand Audi TT a good bed?

My 23 year old son is thinking of buying a 2004 Audi TT 1.8T, with 58,000 miles on the clock, one lady owner for £7,995. Is this a good buy? What should he look out for and what would be a similar alternative?

What's the best battery to have in an infrequently used car?

My Mazda MX-5 is used only at weekends and often even less frequently. It's parked on the street. Over Christmas/New Year, the battery went flat and had to be started with jump leads. I've been told by...

Could faulty brakes have caused an accident in a Mazda MX-5 I just bought?

I bought a Mazda-approved MX-5 in January from a dealership, and in June I had an accident which I thought was my fault. The insurance paid for the repair at a cost of £600 plus excess. When the car came...

What's the value of a Mazda MX-5 Monaco?

I'm looking at buying a Mazda MX-5 Monaco and wondered what the current valuation is? Also, what should I be looking for when viewing this model?

Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel?

Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?

Which model of Mazda MX-5 should I buy?

I'm looking to buy a small sports convertible. I can manage about £10,000. I think in the past you've recommended the Mazda MX-5. Which one would you recommend and would I save much by waiting until the...