MPV for five adults under £7k

Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized seats are essential (the fights over who has...

Make me a shortlist?

Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable

Lexus IS or Ford Mondeo?

Thinking about buying a new car but I am undecided between the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TD X Sport and a Lexus IS F Sport TDI. Which is the better car, value for money, reliability etc.?

Store or sell when I move abroard?

I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect that. I am relocating to the US for work reasons...

Consequences of fitting smaller wheels to 180hp Focus

I am planning to change my Mondeo Diesel for the Focus 1.6 petrol 180 bhp. It seems to come with large wheels. I'm no more of a fan than you of large wheels and low profile tyres. Can this car be ordered...

Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy?

I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the vast majority of time it's just me in the vehicle....

Changing a Focus fuel filter

I have a 2005 (55 reg) 1.6LX Ford Focus Mk2. I intend carrying out a full 3 year service this weekend. I have a service kit that I bought from a Ford dealership on eBay. It comes with all the usual parts...

Water trap on Focus Estate

There are 3 holes in the top of the rear bumper. The middle one definitely acts as a drain hole. On my car, the driver's side one is pretty much filled with black plastic but water can drain out. On the...

Changing wheels on a Fiesta

I have a 03 Fiesta with 195/45/R16 low profile tyres. The front wheels are distorted and the tyres loose air. I have bought 4 replacement alloys and want to fit normal same size tyres. Can I fit new normal...