Mazda 3 Problems

Just about every small car will match the space of the Tiida so you have two choices, go for a class leader such as the Mazda3 or return to Nissan for a value deal on the Pulsar. The Mazda gets The Tick but the Nissan is very good value.

Thanks for the feedback. All systems are different and a Golf kills the engine every time you come to a full halt.

Your choices both get The Tick, but the Benz A250 might be too sporty for a retirement car and the A3 is an upscale Volkswagen Golf. A good mate has just bought an Accord Euro and, even though it goes out of production soon, he loves it. You should test-drive all three.

It's definitely not normal, based on the dozens of Mazdas I have driven. Get along to an aircon expert for a diagnosis as it could be something as simple as needing extra coolant gas.

From your shortlist, the Mazda3 is the best and gets The Tick from me.

Clever indeed.

The reputation of the XV is great but, for me, it's too small in the boot and the CVT auto takes the edge off the performance.

We don't have space for dyno graphs but try to mention the power delivery in stories. The new breed of smaller-capacity turbo engines — among them Hyundai's 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine — will give you the bottom-end grunt you seek.

People have always bought Alfas with their hearts and they are behind the Japanese on reliability and resale. There is an updated Giulietta coming next year, which I recently drove in Italy and enjoyed. Try it.

Since you already have a Mazda, then the latest Mazda6 gets The Tick and will suit your needs.