Can you suggest a small car for commuting

I need a new car to cover around 12,000 miles a year for rural commuting and occasional longer motorway trips. In no particular order, comfort, fun, economy and reliability are the priorities. So, Fiesta...

Am I entitled to compensation due to mechanical misdiagnosis?

A few weeks ago my husband's car broke down (2009 Ford Focus 1.6) and he called roadside recovery who diagnosed the head gasket had gone. We had it towed to the local dealership and told them what the...

Can I reject a car over minor faults?

I have just bought a 2007 Ford Focus. I travelled from the North East to York to pick up the car and I was told the car had no problems. Now that I have gotten the car home and looked at the MoT it states...

Ford Fiesta won't start on cold mornings

A colleague's 2009 petrol Ford Fiesta refuses to start on cold mornings. The battery is fine as lights and radio work OK, but it just won't start. However, once it's going and warmed up it'll run fine....

Can you recommend a petrol estate?

I am looking to replace my 2.2 Automatic Vauxhall Omega estate with something of a similar-ish size boot, while still being an auto and petrol, as my commute to work is only about four miles so makes a...

Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend?

I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend?

Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver?

I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive in was a Volkswagen Golf Mk V and I have had a...

Buying a large estate - petrol or diesel?

We wish to buy a car and have found that the Volvo V70 D5 suits us well for holidays with dogs, kayaks, luggage etc on long trips to Scotland with no lack of performance whatever it has in it. We are aware...

Need a used seven seater - what do you recommend>

I need some advice on buying a new second hand car. We are a family of six, with two adults and four children under the age of 10. We have looked at the Ford Galaxy, Seat Alhambra and Renault Grand Scenic,...

Ford fiesta - what's the best engine?

I have a Citroen C3 that's now way past its best. I need to update and fancy the new 2014 Ford Fiesta. It will be used primarily for school runs and local shopping trips with occasional trips within a...