Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged?

I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave the engine running to keep the battery charged?

What are the pros and cons of leasing a car?

I'm considering leasing a Ford Mustang and wish to understand the pros and cons of this idea.

Is there a known fault with the engines on 1-litre Ford Fiestas?

We have a 2016 1-litre Ford Fiesta. A red engine light came on, so we booked a service at Halfords. They stated that there's an internal sensor that is not accessible and the engine is no good so would...

Can you recommend a small, economical car to replace my ageing Micra?

I drive a Nissan Micra and it's getting old (2006, 110,000 miles) so I'm looking at what to buy next. I would like something similar regarding economy of fuel and reliability; nothing has ever gone wrong...

Is there anything you'd suggest to compare to the SEAT Arona?

I'm thinking of a Seat Arona FR Sport with the 1.5 litre engine to replace my Ford Focus. Would this be a good car for my mobility-limited mum whilst still being fun to drive for myself?

There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair?

My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their doors except for key workers. She is over 70 so...

Can you recommend a good diesel car for motorway journeys?

I’m considering changing our 2009 Ford Focus 1.8, which is still running well with 70,000 miles on the clock. It’s used as the second family car mainly for local journeys of 15 to 20 miles but we also...

Do you any tips for improving fuel economy?

Several months ago I purchased 2018 Ford Focus automatic. It's fine to drive but seems to use a lot of fuel. How can I reduce the petrol consumption? Turn off traction control? Switch to eco mode (it...

Salesman told me my car had cruise control but it doesn't - can I reject the vehicle?

The salesman told me my Ford Fiesta ST has adaptive cruise control but it doesn’t and it can’t be retrofitted. Can I reject the car? The manager says Terms and Conditions says specs can change, but surely...

Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment?

My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009 Citroen C5 diesel automatic. Tax is a whacking £350...