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There’s a familiar face back at the top of the compact car segment. The fully redesigned 2022 Honda Civic has dethroned the Mazda3 , which earned our Best Buy award for the past two years. After testing each car in recent weeks, we can confirm once again that Mazda’s shining …

Not everyone sees the pleasure of driving the same way. Incidentally, a vehicle with a price tag deemed reasonable by one buyer can be too expensive for another’s budget. Fair enough, so let’s say you’re looking for an exciting pre-owned car that will put a smile on your face without …

If your budget is only compatible with five or six year-old vehicles, you obviously won’t be able to take advantage of the initial manufacturer’s warranty (unless, for example, you opt for a Mitsubishi model that has a drivetrain coverage of 10 years or 160,000 km). For that reason, choosing a …

Many used car buyers are now turning to three to four-year-old models, where the steep initial depreciation is over but the vehicle generally is still in pretty good shape. And the Mazda3 is a perfect example of this, since the actual generation was launched in 2019. Showing a more mature …

Finding a good used car that is not expensive is not an easy task these days. New model deliveries are almost at a standstill and used vehicle prices have increased significantly with the skyrocketing demand. Good bargains are pretty rare too. Many buyers on a budget have a limit of …

Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …

For a student, buying a first car is a milestone. In order to avoid spending more time in the garage than in class, reliability and sturdiness should be priorities. The budget inevitably comes next; finding an affordable model with the lowest possible fuel consumption and reasonable maintenance is also crucial.

While many used compact car buyers instinctively turn to the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla , the Mazda3 is also a good option to consider. It doesn't reach the popularity level of the now-defunct Protegé, but its overall quality has improved quite a bit over the years. While the current …