I'm a tall driver - which car do you recommend for comfort and ease of access?

I have the same problem as JM. I am tall with long legs and dodgy knees, but I don't have his budget restriction of £10,000. Would that alter your recommendation of a Mondeo or Skoda Superb?

Which tyres and wheels should I fit to a Ford Focus Estate?

You advised MH that 15-inch wheels with 195/65 tyres would give an even softer ride. I have been considering a Ford Focus Estate 1.6 EcoBoost (182 PS) to replace my present 2009 Mercedes C220 CDI Sport....

Can you recommend a new car with easy access?

We are an elderly couple looking for a new and accessible car. We do about 2000 miles per year and want a car with a petrol engine, four doors and automatic gearbox. Can you suggest something suitable...

New Ka doesn't match the model in the brochure - what can I do?

I took delivery of a brand new Ford Ka Titanium three weeks ago and I have been in dispute with the dealer ever since. The car is described in the brochure as having a premium steering wheel, shown with...

Buying a small used diesel - any recommendations?

I'm looking for a small and reliable diesel car. It must be second hand and economical. I'm considering a Toyota Yaris 1.4, Ford Fiesta 1.3 and a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3. I drive about 300 miles a week mainly...

Can I use a 17-inch wheel as a spare on my Ford Focus?

I Have 2013 Ford Focus Zetec S fitted with 18-inch alloys, inflation kit and no spare wheel. I am looking to buy a spare, but Ford doesn't supply 18-inch alloys. Is it legal to use a 17-inch option instead?...

What could be causing our Ford Galaxy to cut out?

Our 1999 2.3-litre petrol Ford Galaxy is suffering from an intermittent lean fuel mixture and cuts out on a fairly regular basis. The dealer wants us to scrap the car, saying it is too expensive to repair,...

Faulty air con - what's causing the fault?

I have a 2008 Ford Fusion. A year ago I had the pressure tested on the air conditioning and had the unit regassed as it was not blowing cool air. This fixed the problem for a while, but the fault gradually...

Hot weather is triggering car alarm – how do I fix it?

The hot weather is triggering the alarm on my 2009 Ford Mondeo TDCi 140 Estate. It goes off at 10pm and 4am, everything else with the car is fine, and the problem has only started with the heat wave. Do...

Need a new family estate/4x4 - what should I buy?

I’m having trouble choosing a new car; I need room for a child with enough boot space for lots of luggage. I would like something rugged and sporty, as I do short journeys midweek, with a 600 mile round...