Are cars cheaper in the north?

My daughter lives in Croydon and is looking to purchase a used car Focus/Golf type, petrol and budget £7000 max. I live in Derby and wonder if it would be advantageous to source one from this area.

Which new SUV still has a full size spare wheel?

After 175,000 miles of mountain roads we need to replace our 1996 3-door, 2-litre petrol manual 4x4 RAV4 due to wear and tear and increasing maintenance costs. Other wish list items include sunroofs to...

What do you think of the Ford S-Max?

Its time for me to invest. Despite its breakdown in France last year, I'm going to keep my Skoda Superb as the family car and I want to get something similar for work and with extra seats for occasional...

Should I buy this used Honda CR-V?

I reluctantly have to part with my very comfortable 31,000 2006 Volvo S80 SE D5 185 due to worsening back problems. A local garage has a September 2012 ex-demo Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC EX 5-door diesel (old...

Why does our new "one previous owner" car now have two previous owners?

In October 2012 I purchased a Ford Fiesta, 2010 plate, 8000 miles from a main dealer. We were told it had one previous owner. After a delay due to the wrong paperwork at the dealers I have now received...

Ford cannot fix the DAB on my Mondeo

I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia 59 Plate with a Sony radio with DAB. I bought it second-hand at 18 months old. Having never had DAB before, or cared, it was awesome. The DAB radio reception was excellent. Then,...

constant note from power steering

I have had my 2007 Ford Galaxy LHD for a year now and since I got it there has been an annoying 'note' coming from the power steering. if i sit with engine running and touch nothing the sound goes away....

Who pays for my replacement windscreen?

I bought a Ford Fusion (54 reg) in good condition with the exception of having to return it straight away to have a new coil fitted (car was juddering and jerking). I have realised that the screen heater...

Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDci - excessive tyre wear?

I have a 2012 Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDCI, bought back in September 2012. I'm just wondering is it common for the front tyres to almost reach their legal limit by 7600 miles? I drive quite "normally" not thrashing...

Leasing a hatchback – what would you recommend?

I'm looking for a 5 door hatchback to lease which is reliable and a good runner for long distances. I have it down to the following four, Honda Civic 2.2 i DTEC 16v, Volvo V40 1.6 D, Volkswagen Golf...