Do I need winter tyres for my trip to France?

I might be driving my car to the French Alps in a few weeks and I'm wondering if I need to buy 4 winter tyres? Also will I need new rims for them? Temperatures reach anywhere between -4 and -20!

Ford Fiesta - Is this a good deal?

A Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI is available at a local franchised dealers for £11000, first registered 31.03.11 with 3800 miles on the clock. Is this a good buy and are there any pitfalls I should check carefully?

In praise of Motorpoint

My wife recently purchased a 2-month old Fiesta from Motorpoint Newport. When we got home we noticed a minor gouge on the rear panel. Motorpoint asked us to bring the car back, and they repaired the...

Insurance for two cars while selling?

My friend currently has a five and a half year old Fiat Panda which is for sale. The friend has also just bought a new Ford Fiesta. The complimentry insurance on the new car is drawing to a close and the...

Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio?

I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer, cruise control, electric windows front and back,...

Does repaired accident damage devalue a car?

We own a 2009 Ford Fiesta that was in perfect condition with just over 10,000 miles on the clock. In mid-May, whilst stationary at traffic lights with the handbrake on, a Transit van smashed into the rear...

Gearbox oil leak just out of warranty

I bought a July 2009 registered Fiesta from a private seller 1.5 months back. Since yesterday it has developed a big oil leak from the gearbox. Local garage says its an internal leak which needs the gearbox...

What economical car?

I have just moved house and we are using our cars differently. I need to replace out city runaround, an 03 plate fiesta with 150k on the clock with a decent motorway car. I need it to be economical, so...

Fiesta front seats - can they be replaced?

I have a titanium petrol 1.6 fiesta (10 plate). It is a great car to drive but the front seats give me really bad back ache. Is it possible to swap them for another make (eg Vauxhall Astra or BMW)? If...

Should I sell an 06 Corsa now?

My wife's Corsa 1.4 (manual petrol) has been a good servant, but is now having to work hard as I can no longer drive, and take much of the load onto my car. The Corsa (06) will have done 60k soon, and...