Waiting six months for my S-MAX

Hello, we ordered an S-MAX in September 2010 and paid a deposit in 02-10-10 at GATES of Dunmow Essex. When we ordered it we were told it would be before Christmas 2010, and we agreed on that. However...

Alternatives to Ford S-MAX?

We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants. I don't like it as I feel like I would be driving a...

Why don't you set up a database of real fuel economy figures supplied by your readers?

I was interested to read Andrew English bemoaning the fuel consumption of the Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel automatic compared to the quoted figures. He struggled to get 40mpg from a car supposed to achieve 47mpg...

Expanding family - what car?

We have a 4 year old and we have twins due in June. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and we are worried that we will not get three car seats in the back. It is also petrol and most of our driving is short...

Dual Mass Flywheel on an S-Max

I noticed a vibration on the car when going through 2000 - 2500rpm in gears 3-6 and reported it with no success. Yesterday noticed idle was dog rough so took in again and Ford says the flywheel has disintegrated!...

C-max v S-max

We are looking for a Ford seven-seater. Should we go for the C-Max or S-Max? And which model?

New company car

I'm about to order a new company car. We are re-imbursed for petrol on a sliding scale, so >2 litres gives 30% extra per mile. I object to the Mondeo and S-MAX 2.2 engines only being a £5K option as you...

Winter wheels and tyres

I am thinking that to have a spare set of winter wheels and tyres would be a good idea, as I have heard they are much better for grip and braking at temperatuires below 5 degrees. My S-Max 2.2 Diesel...

Would you recommend the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7 to replace my BMW 530D?

I currently drive a 2004 BMW 530D that I bought almost two years ago for £11,500. A new arrival in the family necessitates increasing size of the car. I don't like MPVs and am considering the Volvo XC90...

Our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso EGS jerks when changing gears - should we replace it with a Ford S-Max?

I have read your excellent review on the Citroen Grand Picasso EGS, which I bought new in March 2008. I have returned it to the garage under warranty a number of times due to the clunkiness of the gear...