Why has my insurance premium increased for a lower insurance group car?

I just replaced my 2009 MX-5 2.0 Roadster 175PS with a 2011 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel 115PS, both valued at £7000. I'm 62 and retired. My insurance company want to raise my premium from £425 to £600....

What maintenance costs can I expect on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo?

You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...

Can you recommend a car with a low boot lip for wheelchair loading?

I would like your advice on behalf of my elderly parents please. They are looking for a new small SUV or hatchback with a low boot lip to load my sister's wheelchair without having to lift it up too high....

Will changing the 17-inch rims to 16-inch soften the ride in my Ford Fiesta?

I have a 2015 Ford Fiesta on 17-inch rims, ride is great on motorways but harsh on poor roads. I could switch to 16-inch rims, but do you think will I notice the difference? Are there suspension settings...

What petrol automatics would you recommend to replace my Volkswagen Passat?

I want to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Passat DSG with a similar sized petrol automatic. I have a budget of up to £25,000. Contenders at present include Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo. Are there any other cars...

Could you recommend an easily accessible car with a wide boot opening for my wheelchair?

I'm a new wheelchair and crutch user who loves driving and this is done mostly alone. My 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 is great as the boot opening is wide enough to sit on, take the wheels off the chair and place...

What small car is cheap to insure for a teenager with low running costs?

What small car do you recommend for around £6000 - £6500. It must have five doors and five seats. My 18 year old son will also use the car so must be cheap on insurance. I can't decide between a Ford Fiesta,...

Intermittent starting problem with my Ford B-MAX - what do you think it could be?

I have a 2013 Ford B-MAX Eco 1.0. It's done 52,000 miles and is regularly serviced with Ford parts. However, it has an engine malfunction light on, tick over is irregular and an intermittent starting...

I'm after a seven-seater for £1000 - is there anything you'd suggest?

I am looking to buy a second hand car for £1000 or less. I will need an estate as have two small children, so buggies, bikes, camping equipment need to fit. I also quite like the idea of having more seats...

Why is the turbo on my car making a strange noise?

I have a Ford Focus 2016 1.0 Ecoboost which has done 10,000 miles. It's being standing for about eight weeks due to ill health. It has been started now and then but not moved. Today I drove it but when...