Should I use Shell V-Power in my new Ford Focus?

What type of petrol is best for a 2013 model, 1.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Focus? I had a Toyota Celica and got 10 per cent better economy when using Shell V-Power. Should I still use V-Power or is Shell standard...

How reliable is the Ford Ecoboost 1.0?

I am planning to purchase a Ford Focus 1.0-litre with the Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engine. Have you had reports of any reliability problems with this new engine?

Which new family car on motability?

I will soon be able to get a car under the Motability Scheme. I've been giving serious consideration to a Ford Focus, but I'm unsure of 1.6 or 2.0-litre. Can you also tell me which wheel/tyre combination...

What sort of journey is sufficient to allow the DPF to clear in a diesel BMW 3 Series?

I was interested to read the question titled "Agriculture club" that concluded "you bought completely the wrong engine for your type of use". I'm currently considering a new, or nearly new, BMW 3 Series...

Would you recommend the Volvo V50 or Saab 9-3 Estate for a young family?

My daughter and her husband are about to have their first child and need a larger car. They have a limited budget of £5000. I am a believer in quality cars and have suggested either a high mileage diesel...

Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Ford Focus for a more comfortable ride?

I have a June 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost with 17-inch wheels. I'm fed up with banging around Exeter and have almost decided to change to 16-inch wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres. The suppliers seem to think...

How do I check whether transportation blocks have been left in my Ford Focus' coil springs?

In a recent letters page, under the heading "Hard Luck" you suggest that GT of Derby checks to see if the transportation blocks have been left in his car’s springs. How do you check these? Our Ford Focus...

Stop/start sometimes does't work on my Focus Ecoboost?

I have a Focus Ecoboost and the start/stop system sometimes fails to work. It can be instantly made to work again by switching the ignition and back on. Any thoughts?

My Ford Focus broke down due to blocked EGR valves - am I entitled to goodwill from Ford?

On Monday 1 April 2013 my Ford Focus Titanium broke down and showed the message "Engine malfunction". The AA was unable to fix the problem and towed the car to the dealership from which I purchased it....

Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system?

I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and I have an increasing propensity to drive too near...