Which cheap, diesel car should my son, who lives in France, buy?

You've kindly (and very promptly) answered a couple of questions regarding my son in France buying a car on a limited budget of 5000 Euros. He's scrubbed the Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol or diesel. He prefers...

Ford warranty dispute

The spark plug blew on my Ford Fiesta, leading to a £3000 bill. When inspected, the engine damage was extensive - number four bore was damaged, leaving the car requiring a new short engine block. The engine...

Downsizing wheels for comfort

Is it feasible to change the wheels and tyres from the standard 6.5 x 16 running 195/45s to the base models 5.5 x 14 running 175 x 65s? If so, will I have to have the engine remapped and will there be...

Replacement Steering rack faulty refitting charges who's liable?

My Daughter's 2008 Ford Fiesta required a replacement steering rack as the original lost fluid. A replacement from Ford was around £380 plus fitting, but I was able to get a reconditioned unit from a motor...

Vibrations in my daughter's Fiesta

My daughter has a 2010 Ford Fiesta. When accelerating, between 50 and 60mph, the car judders (a bit like poorly balanced wheels). If she releases the accelerator, the juddering stops - which it also does...

I want to fit higher-profile tyres to my Ford Fiesta

I've just bought a July 2009 Fiesta 1.4 Titanium. It has low profile Pirelli tyres on it, and has a tyre repair kit in the boot. Ideally I'd like to replace the tyres with 'normal' higher-profile ones,...

I'm looking to downsize to a Ford Fiesta

I'm looking to downsize from 2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 as I no longer the need an MPV. I like the look of the 2008 Ford Fiesta - what's the best engine? I do about 8000 miles a year (mixture of motorway/urban),...

Wanted - Diesel car for 90 mile commute

My daughter commutes 90 miles a day mostly on motorways. She currently has a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4DCI, and gets about 60mpg. She likes the Fiesta and the low running costs, low road tax and fuel consumption,...

My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this?

I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This only occurs when the car is running on wet roads....

I want a small, fun car to replace my Nissan - what do you recommend?

I have had a 2008 Nissan Note Acenta 1.4 for three years, but although I appreciate its practical qualities I just do not enjoy driving it. I don't need that practicality any more. What I need is a supermini...