Mazda 2 EAC warning - what does it mean?

My 1.4 diesel Mazda 2 (2006 model) lost power yesterday and displayed an EAC warning on the dashboard. I could only drive it home in first gear. What could the problem be?

Mazda bodywork issues?

I have purchased a 2015 Mazda 2 115 sport Nav. I'm impressed with the drive, economy, and specs and look forward to many years of ownership. However, a friend who owns a MX 5 has urged me to have the...

Best small used car for £4000?

I want to buy a small car for my daughter. I have a budget of £4000 and she’ll need it for rural and city driving. I’m considering the Honda Jazz, but can you recommend anything else?

We need a small MPV with good access for a dog - any suggestions?

We are looking for a new car which our dog can easily climb into. We need something with an estate car-type seat arrangement, where the flat floor goes right to the front seats. We have a Land Cruiser...

Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame?

My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame for assistance. The problem is that she has to...

Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM?

I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or Nissan Micra, and is keen to buy one. But the second...

Are there any SUVs which offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer?

I suffer with back problems and drive a Vauxhall Agila, which is fine, as was my brother’s Zafira. However, he now drives a Skoda Yeti in which I am often a passenger and, whilst his car is generally great,...

We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest?

We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit 11-year-old Daihatsu Charade for the practical side...

Buying a small car ideal for a large dog- what would you recommend?

I have driven a company car, Peugeot 206, for a number of years but now need to buy my own. I want a reliable, very economical car with room for a Golden Retriever ideally in the boot. My budget is £5K....

Using a diesel for low mileages

I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging injectors and DPF etc, but it is difficult to do the...