Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites

I've put a deposit on a 10 year old Ford Focus with full history and HPI clear. When I put the registration number into various internet valuation sites however, they don't recognise the registration number....

Which Ford Mondeo should I buy, 1.8 TDCI or 2.0 TDCI

I'm looking for a used Ford Mondeo, my budget will probably get me something registered in 2008 or 2009. I notice that when new, the price differential between a 1.8 TDCI and 2.0 TDCI was only £400. When...

Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy?

I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new exhaust and cam belt. I will need to be able to tow...

Need new car with easy access and large boot

I am looking for a new car, but due to lack of mobility need something with easy access. My wife and I play golf, so need a large boot for two sets of golf clubs and a trolley. Most of my journeys are...

Rear doors of Ford Fiesta will not lock

I've got a Ford Fiesta, but can't lock the rear doors. Any suggestions?

Need a car that can carry a wheelchair

Following a stroke, my husband now needs a wheelchair. We currently have a Volkswagen Golf MkIV, but I struggle to get his wheelchair into the luggage compartment. Would a new Golf be better, or should...

Ford powershift transmission

How robust is the PowerShift transmission in a 2.0 Tdci EcoBoost Ford Mondeo? Can I expect it to last 100,000 miles?

Which SUV do you recommend?

I have a RAV4 T180 and hung on for the new RAV4, as my current car has been great, but I’m not keen on the replacement. I looked at most of the competition and think we might prefer an auto this time....

Is my colleague being conned by her local dealer in having her Focus' gearbox replaced?

Our editor's secretary seems to be getting shafted by her local Ford dealer. She paid £1400 for a new gearbox for her 1.6-litre, 2005 petrol Focus estate but they didn't replace it, and now say the ECU...

Is towing a caravan causing a fault with my Mondeo TDCI's turbocharger?

Three years ago I bought a Mondeo 2.0TDCI, good condition, full service history, 39,000 miles (now 48,000) to tow my caravan, which it has done very well. Three weeks ago while driving solo the turbo cut...