Downsizing - what car?

I am on my own and need to trade in my Galaxy for something smaller and economical but safe and reliable, but not sure if I should go as small as Peugeot 208 as I have three children and two are like adults....

Gearbox oil leak on my Fiesta

There is an small oil leak through the joint at the bottom of the rear of the gearbox on my 2.5 year old Fiesta purchased new May 2009 with 16000 miles on the clock (1.4 petrol). Obviously this is a warranty...

Bling and bias

I have checked my wife's Fiesta’s wheels. They are 17" diameter and the tyres are 195/45 R17 Eagle FI. Why would a local Ford dealer fit 17" wheels? Not asked for by us? Why when I asked them was I told...

2 into 1

For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need a car that can carry small grandchildren, a large...

Buying tow car for a caravan (1200kg)

I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles per year, to work in the week and longer at weekends,...

Ford S-Max choices

I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max 2.0 diesel but I'm worried about DPF issues; we live...

Fiesta de-mister wiring problem

I have just purchased a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 petrol 3 door and the rear heated demister isn't working The light switch comes on. I lifted the rear seat and there is a thick red electrical cable...

Fiesta 1.6 - belt or chain?

I want to know if my 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Trend has a timing chain or belt? If it's a chain when must it be replaced?

Pot holes - What happens next?

Whilst driving to work today, I had to pull in sharply to let someone pass on a narrow road which meant I went into a fairly large pot hole (2-3 inches deep - photo taken). It damaged both of my passenger...

Will a newer Mondeo match up to an older BMW 3 Series?

We have a BMW 3 Series Coupe 02 plate, my husband wants to get a new car! We are looking at Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X 08, how do you think this will compare to the BMW?