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by zoylander
Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Mazda reliability and servicing, plus Skyactive X thoughts
Replies: 17
Views: 16786

Re: Mazda reliability and servicing, plus Skyactive X thoughts

I buy a new car for cash, having already lined up a private buyer for my existing car, and keep the new one for at least 7 or 8 years. No fees, no interest charges and no trade in profit for the dealer. I realise that not everyone can afford this approach, but it has the merit of simplicity. I wonde...
by zoylander
Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Auto choice
Replies: 3
Views: 4165

Re: Auto choice

If resale value is a consideration, go for petrol. We are witnessing the death of diesel for cars.
by zoylander
Wed Jan 01, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Winter Service Package from only £36.40 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 8364

Re: Winter Service Package from only £36.40 ?

Just touting for business at a slack time of year. All this should have been done at the last annual service and, if applicable, the MoT.
by zoylander
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: The end of the CX3?
Replies: 141
Views: 111217

Re: The end of the CX3?

Alot of people are saying they would rather have a CX-3 rather than the CX-30. Why then change? If you are happy with the CX-3, and have low mileage that alot of you seem to drive, then keep it. I've done 65k miles with only the steering wheel changed due to peeling. I don't need to keep changing m...
by zoylander
Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: devon/cornwall/somerset 2nd service prices
Replies: 8
Views: 6048

Re: devon/cornwall/somerset 2nd service prices

My CX-3 was supplied and has been serviced from new by Eden Mazda Taunton. I took out a 3 year Service Plan at £16.40 per month, so the first three services cost £197.88 each. The Mot at the third service was extra. I then extended the Service Plan for a further three years, and the cost fell to £15...
by zoylander
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: i stop
Replies: 15
Views: 11929

Re: i stop

I hate the silly gimmick, so needless to say it works relentlessly.
By switching it off before every journey, I make it do what I want it to.
by zoylander
Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Rear parking sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 4174

Re: Rear parking sensor

You should not be freewheeling backwards, and nor should your wife.
by zoylander
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Hot tip for a cold morning..
Replies: 10
Views: 13091

Re: Hot tip for a cold morning..

I have been successfully using a portable electric fan heater for many years which I place on the back seat of the car with the mains leads being held in place by the closed rear door, it takes approx 10 mins to completely defrost all the windows in the car in the heaviest ice covered conditions, a...
by zoylander
Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Hot tip for a cold morning..
Replies: 10
Views: 13091

Re: Hot tip for a cold morning..

If you have a garage, my tip would be to find other space for the bikes, freezers, lawnmowers etc, and put the car in there.
by zoylander
Sun Dec 01, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: The end of the CX3?
Replies: 141
Views: 111217

Re: The end of the CX3?

The only reason Mazda found it necessary to spend money face lifting the CX-3 was the negative customer feedback from many owners, myself included, who complained about the noisy rough riding of the original version. If they had got the car right first time there would have been no need for a face l...