Best wheels and tyres for a Focus?

I want to buy a Ford Focus Titanium X from Ford Direct. My local Ford dealer tells me that they all have 18" wheels. I have driven one with 17" wheels which are OK. Please tell me what 18" wheels will...

£5000 family car?

What would you recommend as a family car for £5000? Our needs aren't too great, we have 2 children under 5, so we need to grow into the car, it needs to be economical and reliable. We'd go camping with...

Opinion of Diamondbrite new car protection

I am in the process of buying a new Ford Kuga. the dealer is trying to convince me to have Diamondbrite protection for £150. I look after my cars, and polish them at least twice a year using Autoglym anyway....

What DPF servicing is needed?

My Focus 1.6TDCI 110 will be coming up to 75,000 miles in a few months. I understand that replacement of the DPF is reccomended by the manufacturer at this point. Given the price of it, is it worth doing,...

Who should pay for this repair?

My car, Ford Fusion 2006 1.4 diesel, was purchased from a dealer in September 2012. I was told at the time there was a 6 months warranty for parts and labour but I was not given a copy of the warranty....

Chipping a 1.4 Fiesta?

Can a 2012 fiesta 1.4diesel be chipped for better performance?

Buying a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI with a replaced turbo?

I am new to this site and do like the various valuable advice that it has. I have a question regarding a car that I am looking to buy. Its Ford focus 2006 1.6 TDCI zetec. with 74K on the clock. Cambelt...

Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys?

I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a much more expensive 4-wheel drive with that combination....

Which family car to replace my Saab 9-5 Aero?

My Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 HOT turbo is 10 years old and I need to replace it. This is the fourth Saab I have had and they have suited me very well. They have all been high quality, high performance cars that...

Which tyres for my 2007 Ford Focus?

I recently bought a 2007 Focus 1.8-litre petrol and am experiencing some road noise from the rear tyres. This has been diagnosed as wear on the arrow pattern tread of the tyres creating bobbles by 2n4...