What tyres do you recommend for a Ford Galaxy?

We have just acquired a 59 plate Galaxy TDCI automatic which has a complete mishmash of tyres on it with about 4mm tread, and I'm looking to put a matching set on. The current size is 225/55/R17. What...

Sold an ex-demo car in the wrong specifcation

We bought an ex demonstrator from Arnold Clark yesterday using PCP to finance it. When we returned home and put the two seats down in the boot we noticed the parcel shelf missing. I checked the spec...

Has my car got a DMF/ DPF?

Ford Focus 09 1.8TDCi hatchback. Has this model got a DMF?

2009 Mondeo clutch problem

I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously owned it as a directors' car. It now has 34000 miles. At...

What to buy: a Kia Optima or Ford Mondeo?

I am about to purchase either an Optima 2Tech or a ex-demo Mondeo Titanium 1.8 TDCi. What effect will the new model Mondeo have on the deprecation of the TDCi, secondly which one would you choose?

Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations?

I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need to exchange the Micra for something more comfortable...

Ford Fusion cam belt intervals

I have a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI diesel, 2009 model. Can you confirm how often the cam belt will need changing, and whether this is mileage or age dependent?

Do I need my engine flushing?

I have been offered an engine and oil flush for my 2007 Focus ST3. It has done 40k. It is the 65k service. Do I need it?

Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia?

I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of town and long trips, and would like a softer riding...

Should I be wary of a 2011 Mondeo with a 2010 paint colour?

I am considering a 2-litre diesel 140 automatic Mondeo Titanium X from a large dealership. The car is on a 61 plate but the body colour has been omitted from the Ford brochure since August 2010. The car...