Need a large car - what you do recommend?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist to the Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Exec Estate, Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCI Graphite Hatch and the Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel TechLine Estate. I spend most...

Why is my Focus making a screeching noise?

My Ford Focus has covered 76,000 miles, but has started making a slight whistling/screeching noise when I start the car in the morning. If you pull up next to a wall/hedge or go through a tunnel it rebounds...

Need a replacement for Rover 75

I have to replace my Rover 75. Ideally, I'd like a car with a similar level of comfort to my Rover (leather seats, air con) with similar handling and economy. I have a maximum budget of £5000. Are there...

Should I pay extra for extended warranty?

We are about to buy a used Ford C-Max Titanium 2.0 Tdi Powershift Automatic from a main dealer. We are spending £12,000 and we will get a three month guarantee. Is it worth getting the extended warranty,...

Need a car that can fit 3 child seats

We need a medium sized car with enough width for three child seats in the back. We'd prefer an estate (not keen on MPV or 4x4s) but cannot find any cars that match our needs. Can you help?

Buying - needs room for 3 child seats

We're currently in the adoption process and may be shortly getting 3 children into our lives, all under 5. They will need car seats and enough boot space to carry buggies etc. I currently have a '12...

What's the best used seven-seater for £12k?

What options are there for petrol seven-seaters? My wife drives 6000 miles per year, most local, with a handful of trips to family and relatives which are round trips of about 300-400 miles. I have...

Is it time to ditch the diesel?

Our Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel is almost three years old and mostly used for lots of school/activity runs and averages about 35mpg. It’s worth about the same as an old shape 2013 Petrol engined Vauxhall Zafira/...

Yaris or Fiesta for a low mileage driver?

I' planning to buy either a Toyota Yaris (2009-2011) or Ford Fiesta (2008 onwards). Which of the two do you recommend for reliability, holding its value well, build quality and running costs. I'm planning...

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...