What's the best seven-seater with a large boot for £10,000?

I want to buy a seven-seater car with a large boot. I have a budget of £10,000 but would like to spend less (if possible). I have shortlisted the Ford S-MAX, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. What car...

What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX?

I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked after and had the PowerShift transmission serviced...

Will a second-hand Ford S-MAX automatic be a reliable used family car?

I was looking for an MPV that's nice to drive and am very impressed by the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Automatic. But I am now considering the Ford S-Max for about £10,000 as it is said to be more comfortable,...

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it?

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?

The auto gearbox in my Ford S-Max has failed - should Ford take liability?

My Ford S-Max needs a new automatic gearbox at three years, 47,000 miles. Ford will not accept liability. How should I proceed?

What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max?

I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should I be looking for which should have been changed already...

Should I change the cambelt in my Ford S-MAX at 80,000 miles?

My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does not need changing until 125,000 miles or 10 years....

Is the cam belt change on our 2012 Ford S-Max necessary?

We have a 2012 Ford S-Max 2.0 CDi Powershift with 45,000 miles on the clock. In last week's CAR section you suggested that the cam belt and associated parts should be replaced after 4 years. This has us...

Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats

What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used vehicle and it would be nice to have something that...

Ford S-MAX engine failure after 44,000 miles

I bought a six month old Ford S-Max from a dealer in 2011. The car had 6000 miles on the clock when I bought it and has been regularly serviced ever since. This week - at 44,000 miles - the car blew a...