Sweetest seven

I need a good-sized 5-seater with occasional seats for 7 to replace my VW Touran. We have test driven both the Ford S-Max and Hyundai Santa Fe but cannot decide. Which is better in terms of refinement...

What are the pros and cons of the Ford Focus chain-cam 100ps and 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?

I am about to buy a 2007 1.6 Focus Estate. Could you please advise me on the pros and cons of the 1.6 chain-cam 100ps and the 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?

Where can I get a fault code scanner for my 2004 Ford Focus?

Can anyone recommend a cheap fault code scanner for my 2004 Ford Focus, that will save me having to pay diagnostic charges? I have seen a few on eBay that are handheld or laptop-based like the T40, U480...

Why won't Ford replace a broken dash in my Fiesta under warranty?

I have a Ford Fiesta 58-reg, and have only 2500 miles on the clock. The fascia panel around the radio and air vents has cracked for no apparent reason and the crack is creeping right around this panel....

Which trendy car with a large boot would you recommend for my makeup artist daughter?

My daughter had the bonnet on her '54 Alfa Romeo 147 blow back, which damaged the roof and smashed the windscreen while driving on the M6. She was ok and there was no other car involved. The insurance...

Does my Ford Mondeo need an interim service or a major service?

I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo Titanium X diesel auto with 17,000 miles, which was serviced a year ago when I bought the car. Two Ford garages say I need an interim service, one a major service and one says...

Does my Ford Fiesta need a new engine?

The oil pressure in my 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI LX is low. It's only done 70,000 miles. I'm told it will need a new engine if the oil pump's gone. Is this true?

Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta?

My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for the school run, each trip being about 2.5 miles...

How fast is the 1.8-litre Ford Focus?

I currently drive a 2006 1.4L petrol, manual, 5-door Vauxhall Corsa Design. According to the brochures, this vehicle has a 0-60 of 10.5 seconds and a power output of 90PS. I am looking to upgrade to a...

Does my 2004 Ford Fiesta have a fuel pump fault?

I have a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol which has developed an annoying problem. While driving, it has an intermitting problem of pulling back as if it was running short of petrol, then it will suddenly shoot...