Recent content by prhac

Yes, agreed. But, it's good for us in Europe where most are diesels that they haven't cheated to the extreme of VW. My previous car was a VW Tiguan and that model is going to need a 'fix'

This was stated yesterday, I believe. A number of Mazdas stakeholders have expressed concern as a result of the emissions scandal involving Volkswagens diesel vehicles in North America. Mazda would like to take this opportunity to give its view on this issue. In compliance with the law, Mazda...

We've just changed to the latest after 3 years with the earlier car. I agree. We have lots of potholes and it is better over them and the cabin is a bit quieter. (2.2l diesel). Mazda say it has more sound insulation and different suspension.

Don't know if this has been mentioned (did search) but, in the UK we don't get a wheel jack. The older model (which I have just traded-in) had one. You can no longer use the touch screen above 5 mph. Again, there was no restriction (UK) on pre-updated model.

The wedge idea is advice given by car manufactures for snow that can be pushed and wedged and also materials like gravel.

That is a whole can of worms that get opened - but not by me - too many variables.

Yes, I have seen comparisons along the lines of 4 wheel drive Vs winter tyres on 2 wheel drive where they test braking, accelerating and cornering. One of the car magazines had a video and it was surprising how well and sometimes better, the winter tyres were on a 2 drive wheel car compared to a...

Snow is, these days, too infrequent to get winter tyres where I live. I don't agree it was luck. This car and my previous VW Tiguan have been in worse conditions without difficulty. She drove more than 60 miles on roads with laying snow without any spin because she didn't do any sudden...

My wife had to travel yesterday - bad blizzards. - cars off the road on the way and back. At one time she led the the way at 20 mph with two cars really close behind her (trying to push her along). She pulled into a lay-by to let them pass. She then followed them at 30 mph and quite soon the car...

On various cars over the years I've used various leather products e.g. Autoglym, Jaguar hide (didn't have a Jag), Skoda etc. Most probably the best was the combination of Gliptone's Leather Cleaner followed by their Liquid Leather Conditioner. But not much in it. Re. I have same model as yours...

Just to add. As I mentioned in an earlier post, my main gripe was that I wanted the mirrors to fold after getting out of the car so that I could use them to look down the road whilst getting out. This has been partly resolved. The dealer has now informed me that the fold switch is useable for a...

Ok. Just phoned the dealers and they again said it was just a setting. I then pointed out it seems to be an accessory - they looked it up and said it (therefore) must be an accessory. With fitting (half hour according to Mazda) will be nearly 100. Not as keen now!

I enquired over a year ago and was told 'no'. Today, I've booked it in for a service and asked again and was told they can be made to fold and unfold on locking and unlocking the car. I will be able to let you know after its service whether they really could (early July). It is a glaring...

I used to have a Tiguan but prefer the CX5 which I've had for 2 years. Latest Whatcar comparison is here

Only a few changes. See here