Which engine for new MX-5?

Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially as this only costs an extra £850 including an...

Looking for a spacious petrol manual car

I'm looking for a petrol manual car. Needs to be quite large, comfortable on occasional long motorway trips and strong enough engine for easy overtaking. Reliable and good looking would be a nice. Economy...

DPF and fuel consumption

I had a DPF filter regeneration last week at an authorised dealer garage and I have noticed increase of fuel consumption from around 11 l/100 miles to 17 l/100 miles. Is that normal? If not what they could...

Are headlamp deflectors still required for motoring in Europe?

Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014 model Mazda3 and the Mazda dealership have advised...

Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check?

I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway and A roads) and has a full service history. It...

Mazda 3 spare wheel

More info than question. On 08/06/2015 Keith asked about spare wheels for Mazda 3. I bought a new Mazda 3 in Sept 2014. Tried everywhere for spacesaver from independent suppliers with no joy (including...

Need a hatchback with an auto 'box

I currently own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I like it, but I'm not happy with the seven-speed DSG box, especially after coming from a six-speed DSG in my previous car which was a 2007 Golf GTI....

Company car choice conundrum?

I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must be a diesel (as my estimated yearly mileage is...

What are the alternatives to the Golf diesel?

What should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Gold 1.6 diesel with? I drive 15,000 miles a year and want a good looking automatic that is quick and fun. I have £15,000 plus my Golf to trade.

Buying a Medium hatchback torque-converter automatic

My 2012 Focus 1.6 Powershift is beset with problems that Ford is trying to solve (clutch judder, oil leaking on to plates, etc.) Can you recommend some alternative torque-converter (traditional) automatics...