Went to test drive a car and it sounds wrong

I went to view a car (2000 Ford Fiesta) which I quite liked. However, there was a slight gravelly sound from engine when revving, not from the exhaust. Sounded fine on tick over.

Buying new small car but want automatic gearbox.

I wish to replace my wife's Citroen C3 with a new similarly sized car but require an automatic gearbox. Whilst impressed by reviews of Ford Fiesta, it seems that the automatic box available in only certain...

Ford S-MAX: not happy that car is as described.

We found a used car online through Ford Retail online in Birmingham. Very good deal for 2012 plate car, age advertised as 2011 (approx £1500 less than cost of a similar actual age 2012 car with similar...

Ford Focus automatic transmission problems

I have a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6-litre with auto transmission. I've had the following problem with my car: It happens after driving for some time, mainly urban driving. When I move to PARK, the transmission...

How goos hsould a six-month old car be that we've paid a deposit on?

We have found a nearly new Ford S-MAX via Ford Retail Online. Our local Ford dealer has agreed to bring it in from the Ford dealer in Birmingham where it is currently for a £500 deposit, which we have...

Ford S-Max Auto : Diesel vs Petrol ?

I bought an S-Max 2.0 TDCI Auto six years ago for motorway commuting but then promptly moved to rural Dorset instead. I love the S-Max and plan to get another, having done 70,000 largely problem-free miles...

Ford service in North East England - software?

I've heard so many bad reports about dealers in the North East - I am worried - does anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North East of England? This will be the first service...

Transmission Fluid Change

I cannot find service schedule for Ford Fusion. I am particularly interested in changing the transmission fluid on auto gear box. What is the recommendation for mileage/years, what specification fluid,...

Central locking fault

When cold, the central locking only unlocks drivers side. Unlocks when driving, when it's warmed up.

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...