Petrol or diesel Focus?

I change my current Focus [motability] in December. What are the options between the 1.6 petrol & 1.6 diesel, i do approx 8000 miles per year. Would there be a substantial saving for me if i chose the...

Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI

I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide on getting another TDCI or going for the petrol...

Buckled wheels

I have owned a Fiesta for 18 months from new and all 4 alloy wheels are buckled. The car is regularly serviced by my ford dealer who says its caused by potholes- I say no - what can I do is this a common...

Replacing DMF and clutch

I have an Focus 1.8 TDCI with 160.000 miles. I was going to replace the DMF and clutch (release bearing is shot) but the other day I was reversing and it just popped out of gear. Before spending all the...

Ford Focus faulty lights

My front left side light, left tail light and both no plate lights are not working but all bulbs are ok. Is there a fuse blown or a wire fault ? All other lights are fine.

Where on my Mondeo's windscreen should I affix my 'liber-t' device for French toll roads?

I have just received the 'liber-t' device I ordered which should enable me to pass through the ‘T’ lane at French autoroute tolls 'on account'. The fitting instructions say that 'coated windscreens' have...

Can you recommend a car with extremely good ride comfort for under £20,000?

I wish to buy a car that will give me the maximum ride comfort for a budget of up to £20,000. I am retired and do only 2,500 miles per annum, and would prefer to buy secondhand to avoid the initial high...

Recommended intervals for oil and sparkplug changes

My local Ford dealer advised changing the oil in my 06 Ford Focus at 12,000 mile intervals and the plugs at 33,000 miles. These seem very long intervals to me. My annual mileage of 12,000 is mostly 65...

Buying a small car – what would you recommend?

I'm thinking of replacing my thirsty Vectra with a small car. Mostly town use but occasional motorway work so thought 1.1/1.2 engine best and must be 5 door with as much space as possible cos have children....

Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend?

Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain drive?), but petrol considered. Reliability is important...