Ford C-Max - will it suffer DPF problems?

My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year.

What should I replace my Ford C-Max with?

I want to replace my 2011 Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. I want another diesel, but am not sure what to buy. I am tempted by the Citroen C4, Skoda Yeti and the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. I have also been looking...

Buying a used car - what would you recommend?

We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer chain driven as opposed to cambelt. We have £12,000...

Should I buy the Audi 1.6TDI and can I fit smaller wheels to improve the ride quality?

I am thinking of changing my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI for an August 2012 Audi 1.6TDI Sport as I want more comfort/refinement on a long run. The only problem is that the Audi has low profile tyres that...

Ford C-Max - Should I get an EcoBoost?

I'm looking at replacing my Ford C-Max with the newer version. My mileage is around 10,000 a year and I’m not looking for high performance - reliability is more important. My choices are between the 1.0...

Why don't you criticise manufacturers who don't fit spare wheels to cars?

Your correspondent RW, from Braintree is right to be disappointed with the lack of a spare wheel in his Ford C-Max and I am astonished at your apparent sycophancy to the manufacturers who perpetuate this...

Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips?

We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price of £10,550 to buy it. Would this be a good move,...

Can you recommend a used MPV for a family of five?

We are a family of five searching for a used car that will be cheap to run and insure. It must have three point seat belts in the back for all three seats and not be too large. Can you recommend any MPVs...

What's the best family car for £10,000?

We are looking for a family car. Our main criteria is: (1) Big enough for a young family yet as car like as possible and easy to drive/park locally; (2) Comfortable on long motorway journeys; (3) Lots...

Which small diesel MPV would you recommend?

We're looking to buy a small MPV when my wife retires, to replace our two cars, a Peugeot 307 and a Citroën C5 (old model). We are hesitating between the Ford C-Max and the Citroën Xsara Picasso, or possibly...