Mondeo or Insignia?

I'm in the market for a second hand car, an 09 or 10 model. Which should I go for - a 1.8YDCI Mondeo or a 2.0 CDTI Insignia Exclusive? I do around 550 miles a week - which would be the most fuel efficient...

Which Fiesta?

We have the opportunity of buying two different 2012 61 plate 1.25 metallic black Fiestas, against which we are part exchanging a 2002 Renault Scenic 1.8 Dynamique that has done 67k miles but is in very...

Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan?

We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch before long. The size of car is perfect as we only...

Which small family car with a diesel engine?

We have a 2-year-old and another on the way, so are looking to purchase a diesel (used mostly as a family runabout with the odd commute) for less than £4000. But it'll be the wife driving most of the time,...

Ford Focus - 1.0 125 ecoboost or 115 TDCI?

I’m interested in a new Ford Focus 1.0 125 Ecoboost or 115 TDCI. It'd be used for a 12 mile daily commute (24 mile round trip) of approximately 6 miles rural/town roads which can get congested and then...

When is there a new S-MAX due?

When will Ford make any noise about the next generation S-Max? No sign at Geneva.

Replacing tyres - what brand?

Can you recommend replacement tyres for my present Goodyear Efficiency 215/50R17 95W, specifically with less road noise?

C30 alternatives with decent rear legroom

I just looked at a Volvo C30 (2008). I very much liked the car and could cope with 2 doors but I found that when I was comfortable in the driver's seat there was very little rear legroom. What alternatives...

What Mondeo tyres?

Suffered a NSR blowout on my Mondeo this weekend so need a new tyre. What would you recommend based on driving approx 15k miles a year, mostly with a fair amount of load as the car is used for kayaking?...

Rejecting a used car?

We purchased a Ford Focus Titanium in June 2012 from a dealer. Some paintwork issues were pointed out to us (via a worksheet in window of car) and we also gave them a list of other issues we wanted rectified....