What should I replace my 2002 Ford Fiesta with?

My husband wrote off my 2002-plate 1.4 diesel Fiesta and I am now left with the quandary of what to replace it with. I need a diesel because of the amount of miles I do each year. I also have three small...

My Ford Galaxy's wheels have become porous and leak air - will a refurb solve this?

I have a 2003 Ford Galaxy fitted with original alloy wheels. These have become scraped and have slight signs of corrosion on them. This is my first vehicle with alloys and none of the tyres hold their...

What should I replace my rusty 7-seat Mercedes-Benz E-Class with?

I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI EST. I've owned the car for three years now and I bought the car with the view of keeping it for 5-7 years. The car is fantastic, as it has seven seats and gives me...

Is the Peugeot 5008 better than the Ford S-Max?

We're struggling to make a choice between a Ford S-Max and the new Peugeot 5008. We're trying hard not to be dazzled by the bells and whistles on the 5008, and do feel slightly nervous that with so much...

Will a 1997 SEAT Alhambra be more economical than our R-reg Ford Galaxy?

I own an R-reg Ford Galaxy GLX, 2-litre. I want something a little cheaper to run, as I do two one-and-a-half-hour school runs a day through town. Will the 1997 SEAT Alhambra diesel as a 1.9-litre be cheaper...

Can I get replacement seats for my Ford Focus Style?

Last year I said goodbye to a much-loved 1992 Peugeot 405. Its replacement is a Focus Style, a good car but has rock hard uncomfortable seats. Does a manufacturer exist who makes replacement seats?

What would you recommend to replace my Honda Civic lease car?

In a few months, the contract on my personal contract lease car (Honda Civic i-CDTi) will finish, and as I am considering retiring sometime in the near future, I do not wish to lock myself into a new agreement....

I recently bought a used Ford Fiesta but the air conditioning needs re-gassing - must I pay for this?

I recently purchased a 57-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec from my local dealer. I have switched the air conditioning on several times since I bought it, but with the weather being so inclement I couldn't tell if...

Is the new Toyota Yaris safe for carrying dogs in the rear?

I'm thinking of downsizing from a Touran to a Yaris (diesel) and would like to know if the new model is safe for carrying my small dogs. I only use the car for short journeys and would not like to buy...

I need to replace my Mondeo Estate with a car which offers lots of legroom - should I get another Mondeo?

I 'm 6 feet 5 inches and currently drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.5 Estate S-reg. It meets my priority requirements; long legroom (with doubly adjustable steering wheel), cruise control, good performance...