Turbo failure on Ford C-Max - Scrap or repair?

We bought a 2006 Ford C-Max 1.6 2006 three years ago for £5000. Sadly the turbo has failed for the third time! It was only replaced two months ago so we cannot face it happening again and want to replace...

Replacement engine - can I swap a petrol for a diesel?

I'm looking for a replacement engine for my 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6 petrol. Can I fit a different engine (like a diesel) or must the replacement be the same as before?

Big guy in need of a large car - any recommendations?

I am a very big guy and modern vehicles seem to all have sport style seat which are too small for me. Can you recommend a large car that will accommodate my extended dimensions?

Buying a used Mazda 5 - which model is best for £6k?

We have decided to buy a used Mazda 5 and you recommend the 1.6 diesel. Unfortunately our budget is £6000, which wouldn't get us that particular model. With our budget which of the other Mazda 5s are...

Need a used family car for a growing family - what do you recommend?

My son and his wife are shortly to have twins. So, they need an appropriate sized reliable economic car for the family, plus double buggy. Annual mileage is probably 10,000 miles and their budget is £5000-£7000....

Rusty Ford C-Max - should I have any redress?

I bought a 2006 Ford focus C-MAX from a main dealer in 2007. In 2008, rust bubbles appeared under the paintwork and the dealer sent me to its paint shop, who found out by measuring the paint thickness...

Smokey C-MAX - what's up?

Just bought a 54 plate 1.6 TDCI Ford C-MAX. On the way home I noticed large puffs of smoke out of the exhaust when accelerating. I've had a quick scan on some forums about the issue and it seems it could...

Cars for very big people - what do you recommend?

I currently drive a Volkswagen Golf Plus and am looking to change it, but don't really want to spend the money commanded for a Golf SV. My challenge is that I am a very big guy with very large thighs and...

Does the C-Max have a CVT gearbox?

I had a bad experience with a CVT auto after the transmission failed. I am now about to buy a 2009 model Ford C-Max 2.0 petrol auto, but I couldn't find out whether or not it is a CVT transmission. Could...

Which MPV?

I would like to buy a used MPV for myself, baby and partner. My partner will also use it to drive to work. My budget is £4.5k and would like to go up to 10 years max. A car that is cheap to run. I like...