Is there a training programme that will teach me to drive my new Mazda 6 confidently in snow and ice?

You advised me of problems with Saab diesel engines and also potential problems with the DPF on a 1-year-old ex-demonstrator Subaru Legacy. After more research I purchased a new Mazda 6 TS2 with the 2.2...

Blue about colour choices.

I am currently in the process of buying a new car. I note with some amazement that several manufacturers only offer one base (non-metallic) paint colour. This really means that the RRP is not the RRP...

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?

Nothing but hot air

On a particularly hot day in July 2010, I noticed that the air conditioning in my Mazda6 MPS had stopped cooling. I rang my local Mazda main dealer who told me that I needed the system re-gassing. This...

Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife?

My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort of spec would be: Polo or Fiesta-sized, 5-door,...

MX-5 with a noisy gearbox

I just purchased an six-speed MX-5 2.0 Sport, it's a 2007 model with 10,400 miles on the clock. I'm conscious of gearbox noise in first, second and third gears, particularly when the gearbox is hot and...

Mazda 6 diesel fuel consumption

My husband purchased a new Mazda 6 estate in November 2010. He previously owned a Honda Accord. Since buying it he has constantly complained of poor diesel consumption compared to the Honda & can hardly...

new Mazda 3 diagnosed with piston slap

My brand new Mazda3 petrol has only done 5000 miles but has been clattering when cold since 800 miles. A Mazda technician finally diagnosed piston slap and said he would make a report recommending a 'short...

Diesel or petrol?

I am trying to go 'eco.' Better for the enviroment and better for my wallet. I currently drive a 2.0litre Hyundai Coupe which is far from green and loves petrol (I average about 28mpg). So was looking...

Used, economical family car - what would you recommend?

I am looking to trade in my 2003 Seat Leon Tdi and am in the market for a used mid / large sized family car. My commute equates to around 300 miles a week and we also travel longer distances at weekends...