Which small automatic for my wife?

Here in the UK my wife is looking for something like a Polo petrol auto. VW agents do not always seem over helpful and autos seem rare. Could you please advise good alternatives? Also, could you please...

Which small, punchy car to replace my daughter's SEAT Ibiza?

My daughter is planning to replace her 2003 SEAT Ibiza next year and has a shortlist including the Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, Mazda 2 1.5 Sport and Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique. I note that the Mazda has a chain...

Is the new Mazda 3 1.6-litre automatic a good purchase?

I need to change my manual Mazda 1.6TS for an automatic because of a knee problem, which puts me in pain when using the clutch. I fancy the Mazda 3 TS2 2.0 automatic petrol. Is this a good idea? I don't...

CD autchanger jammed

Wifey has a Mazda 6, she loves it to bits. So do I - it's a comfy drive, and we have (until now) no complaints. She uses the 6 changer CD ALL the time. In the last month or so it stopped ejecting. There...

replacing a much loved Land Rover Discovery

Sadly, we feel we may have to replace our 55 reg (bought new Feb 2006) Discovery 3 due to increasing repair bills. My husband feels we ought to economise and although I would love to have another Discovery...

Replacement for SEAT Altea Freetrack

Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle with elevated seating and brisk performance....

Can I reduce noise by adding sound deadening?

The noise level in the cabin of my Mazda 3 is excessive,I think it is caused by the tyres as fitted by the Manufacturer. Would the fitting of suitable sound deadening material in appropriate places noticeably...

Buying a crossover for winter

Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...

Why is Skyactiv tech unlikely to cause problems?

Why is the Skyactiv system less likely to cause problems than a 'regular' diesel. I am also aware of your recommendation to only buy a diesel if you do 15K or more miles a year. Does this still hold? I...

A car for £5000-6000. What do you suggest?

I am looking to buy a small second hand car, budget up to £6000. I have test driven a petrol Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I have also considered the 2006 onwards Honda Civic 1.8 however for my budget I would...