Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend?

I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda 3 2.2 diesel sport, Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Titanium,...

Does my Powershift box really need a fluid and filter change?

My 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol Ford Mondeo is in for a three year service, 17,000 miles. The garage has called me to say Ford recommends a change of oil and filter on the Powershift auto box too. Is this...

New Fiesta has faulty paintwork - what are my rights?

I bought a new Ford Fiesta from my local ford dealer in August .On collection, I noticed a few fallout spots near the rear number plate and the salesman said he would have it dealt with. Since then nothing...

Is there a saloon car that will take three child's seats across the back seat?

My daughter and her family are returning to live in the UK. They need a car large enough to take three children's car seats in the back. They would prefer a saloon car rather than an MPV or an SUV. They...

I don't want to wait eight months for the new Mondeo - should I buy a Mazda 6 instead?

Crikey. Ford is quoting 6-8 months for a new Mondeo. At least, according to the second dealer I spoke to. The first was staggeringly rude. A Mazda 6 Tourer 2.0 petrol engine looks similarly good. Any advice...

Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda CR-V?

We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties and are seeking a small car with ease of access...

Ford C-Max - Should I get an EcoBoost?

I'm looking at replacing my Ford C-Max with the newer version. My mileage is around 10,000 a year and I’m not looking for high performance - reliability is more important. My choices are between the 1.0...

Should I take out an extended warranty on a Ford Fiesta?

I bought a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost and have been offered extended warranty. As this is a new engine, would this be wise or should I not bother?

Downsizing the family car - what should I buy?

I am downsizing my 2007 Ford S-Max and am thinking of replacing it with a Focus or Hyundai i30. My budget is around £9500, which car would be best for comfort and reliability? Or is it worth stretching...

Buying a new car - Focus, 1 Series or A3?

I am in the processing of buying a car for the first time under the Motability Scheme. I am looking for a small hatchback, but it must be an automatic. So far I feel I have narrowed down my list to the...