Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70?

Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially yours and every car has major drawbacks. So far the...

We've replaced our Ford Fiesta's low profile tyres with smaller steel spare wheels - is this ok for long-term use?

My daughter's 2008 Ford Fiesta came with alloy wheels and low profile tyres. These look great and make for superb handling on smooth roads, but after the bad winter and the resulting potholes she has had...

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I have a Fiesta 1.25 V reg and the heaters will not turn off. I've changed the heater valve and flushed and renewed the coolant but this seems to have made things worse. Please help?

Warranty from small dealer?

My stepson recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus that had been advertised on eBay by a private dealer (trading from home, but with trade plates, VAT registered etc). When I asked what warranty came with...

Old dogs...

I'm after a small hatchback with a low entry hatch (so that the old dog doesn't have to jump up too high).

In warranty gearbox replacement

I bought in November a Ford Fiesta Zetec. 58-reg, with 6,780 miles. I have now driven another 1,200 miles in the car. Going down steep hills the gear lever kept coming out of 2nd gear and sitting in...

Expensive Fords

I'm looking to sell my 05 C-Max TDI with 105,000 miles on the clock. I would like a new or nearly new alternative to replace this car. I went to Ford and they wanted the earth. Wondering about alternatives;...

Underbody rust, Focus

I have a 2005-plate (manufactured 2004) Ford Focus Estate, 1.8 petrol. It has just passed its MOT but with a note to the effect that it is rusted underneath - I presume the part of the car closest to...

Fiddly fuel filler

I recently bought a Ford Ka "Studio" and have serious problems when trying to refuel the car, due to the design of the lockable filler cap. The problem is that the filler cap spins continuously and...

Mondeo or Insignia

I have approx. £13,000 to spend on a used car. I love the Ford Mondeo but I also like the Insignia, mainly because of the inside. Which one would you buy? I only do about 5,000 miles per year which includes...