When should I change the cam belt on my 2013 Ford Focus?

When do I need to have the cam belt changed on my 2013 Ford Focus 1.0 Eco Boost 99hp? My car has only done 40,000 miles.

Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver?

My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking for a used small car. We are keen on Volkswagens,...

Best estate car to fit fishing gear in?

I need a small van or estate car to put my fishing gear in. It will not do more than 1,000 miles a year. I do not want to spend more £2,500 on it but need to fit rods, an items up to seven feet long. What...

Can you recommend a petrol hybrid under £40,000 for towing?

I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder being towing a 1,400kg caravan. As the car...

Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV?

I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.

Fiesta Active Hybrid battery drain issue - is low mileage the cause?

I have owned a Fiesta hybrid, bought as a pre-reg, since November 2021. It went back to the main dealers in January because the touch sensitive locking stopped working. I was told this was due to the 12V...

Are there any problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost?

Are there any reports of failures/problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 'wet' cam belt? Any concerns regarding the claimed 150,000-miles or 10 year life predicted?

Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra - which is best?

I'm torn between buying a 2014 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost or 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4-litre Turbo GTC. Both cars have good history and in good condition. Any thoughts on which one is better?

Can you recommend a smaller alternative to the Ford Kuga?

I have been driving Ford Kugas for 12 years very happily but now want a smaller car. Safety and build quality matter, preferably not high mileage and a good reliable engine. Any ideas please?

Best car for short journeys?

Which is the best car for short journeys? My Ford Puma isn’t apparently driven enough to recharge so twice the battery has drained in the eight months I’ve had it. I need something comfortable, big enough...