If I disconnect my Ford Fiesta's speedometer will the recorded mileage be lost?

If I disconnect the speedo on my 54-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4, will I lose the mileage? The dash has lost everything apart from the clock, indicators and oil light.

I need a car for my daughter for £5000. What would you recommend?

I want to buy a second car for the family, to replace our old Volvo T5 which we use to carry kayaks, surfboards etc. to the beach. Not unsurprisingly, no one will insure my daughter, who is 17 and just...

Should I have my Ford Fiesta's cam belt changed at its next service?

I own a Ford Fiesta 1.25 and have driven just under 55,000 miles. The car's booked in for the 60,000 mile service at the end of this month, but I was hoping if you could tell me when the cam belt should...

Should my daughter buy the Ford Platinum Warranty with her used Fiesta?

My daughter is buying her first car, a three-year-old Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with Sport and Tech Packs. The dealer is offering her the Ford Platinum Warranty at £220 for one year, £318 for two years and...

I want to buy a used Ford Fiesta but it's Cat D - what does this mean?

I am looking to buy a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX 3-door hatchback. It says in the description that it is in excellent condition all round, and has a brand new timing belt and water pump plus a full service....

Have I blown a fuse in my 2006 Ford Fiesta by connecting the battery in reverse?

I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta. I tried to jumpstart it by connecting the battery the wrong way round. Now the car is completely dead. Do I need a new battery or have I blown a fuse?

Off the handle

Being short, my wife has to have the driver's seat of her 04 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia fully forward when driving, for comfort and safety. For ease of entry and exit, she slides the seat back at the end of each...

Can I lower my Ford Fiesta TDCI's rev limiter?

I can't for the life of me see why my Fiesta 1.4 TDCI rev limiter needs to be set to 5000rpm. I understand that it shows to the customer that the car really has a flexible engine and allows for an impressive...

What's knocking at the rear of my Ford Fiesta?

There's a knocking noise coming from under the rear of my Ford Fiesta at low speeds. If you speed up it goes away.

Does my Ford Fiesta's fuel pick-up hose have a hole in it?

I have a Ford Fiesta 1.2 Finesse 04 plate, petrol engine. When the fuel level goes below 1/4 of a tank, the car starts stuttering, like it's losing power, then suddenly gets it back again. The lower the...