Is there a better value for money 7-seat MPV than the Ford S-Max?

I am seriously looking to buy a 7-seat MPV shortly with a budget of around £12,000. Everybody, including your good self, seems to rave about the S-Max, but looking at the reviews and specs, it does seem...

Max power

I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 Automatic. The car has done 13k and the independent dealer is asking £6,999. I would have to trade in my ’53 Mondeo 2.0 six-speed diesel Ghia with...

No particulate place to go

I bought a 2006 Focus 1600TDCI 110 with a relative’s help at a car auction. It was cheap at £4,000 because it had 139,000 miles on the clock. It came from Leaseplan and had been doing journeys from Braintree...

Which car do you recommend for high mileage daily commuting?

I need your advice to find my new car because I don't know the UK market very well, and I am getting mixed messages from everyone. In the next 12-16 months I'll be covering 1000 motorway miles on a weekly...

Which tyres for my Ford Mondeo will reduce road noise?

I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo hatchback with original Bridgestone Potenza 235/45 R17 97W tyres which will need replacing very soon. These are low profile and are noisy. Please can you suggest a good replacement...

Which estate car would you recommend for lots of short journeys?

I am looking to change my car, a Citroen Xsara Picasso HDI exclusive on a 51 plate. I've enjoyed the comfort and space of this car, particularly the boot because it holds two sets of golf equipment. I'm...

Should I buy a Ford Mondeo or Honda Accord Type S?

I am buying a new car and am going back to a tourer. I owned a 54-plate Ford Mondeo tourer ST TDCI and loved it. I have been looking at the new model and think its great (Titanium X Sport (163)). Then...

Which Qashqai model would best suit a 20-mile round commute and a number of short trips?

I share a company car which is allocated to a female colleague. It's time to change the car. She's currently considering a Nissan Qashqai (high driving position, decent payload, and medium size) but is...

What are the service requirements of my Ford Zetec-powered Westfield SEiW?

I've just been fortunate enough to have been given a Westfield SEiW fitted with Ford 1800 engine. The car was built in 2004/5 and first registered in December 2005, and has covered just under 500 miles...

Where can I get cheap insurance for my 17-year-old son on a Ford Ka?

My 17-year-old son is about to take his driving test. I have a Space Wagon so obviously it would be impossible to insure him on that. I am looking to buy him a small runaround, but the insurance quotes...