What's the best large petrol second-hand car for £12,000?

I'm looking at buying a second-hand car after years of buying new and getting fed up of the depreciation. My budget will be £12000. My only requirement is an automatic and I think petrol would be my preferred...

What should I replace my Ford Mondeo with?

I am changing my existing Ford Mondeo and wondered if you could advise me on similar used cars that are on the market. My price range is £10,000 to £16,000.

My car is serviced by friend rather than a dealer - does this make a difference to the warranty?

My Mazda 6 turbo has failed. My local dealer says that Mazda is aware of this problem and will offer a goodwill gesture of £1000 towards the cost of a new turbo. Problem is that my car is serviced by a...

At what mileage should I replace brake pads and discs?

My Mazda 6 is just under three years old with 24,000 miles on the clock. I was told that the pads and discs need to be replaced all round. My first service at 7200 miles noted 8mm on the pads, the second...

When is the best time to buy a new car?

I'm looking to replace my Mazda 6 diesel with a petrol. When is the best time to look for a new car? The new 18-reg is due out in March, so should I wait until after March or will I find a bargain now?

I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6?

Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as good a spec as the Mazda 6, which are less complicated?...

Why is the tax for my Mazda 6 auto so much more than a manual version?

I own a Mazda 6, it's a beautiful car. Can you tell me why there is such a huge difference in road tax for a manual versus an automatic. My Mazda 6 auto is £113 per year, but a Mazda 6 manual is as low...

Is the Skoda Yeti auto gearbox problematic?

My wife favours a used Skoda Yeti petrol auto for local, rural journeys and the occasional long trip. I hear that the Yeti automatic gearbox can be iffy. Any recommendations?

Are there any cheap fault code readers on the market?

Are there any cheap fault code readers that do not need the ignition to be on? As my fault locks out the push button start on my Mazda 6 so I cannot switch the ignition on to power up the standard code...

What petrol automatics would you recommend to replace my Volkswagen Passat?

I want to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Passat DSG with a similar sized petrol automatic. I have a budget of up to £25,000. Contenders at present include Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo. Are there any other cars...