Intermittant battery charge - Why?

My Ford Focus C-Max (2004) has developed a fault where the battery drains and needs to be jump started. It happened during the colder months last year and has started doing the same over the last week. I...

Which is the best MPV for 3 kids?

We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in the back. What cars should I consider? I prefer automatic...

why isn't the Ford EcoSport EcoBoost an automatic ?

The new Ford EcoSport EcoBoost engine produces 125PS, but is not available as an automatic. Yet, the 1.5 Duratec has lower power at 112PS is used as an automatic. Is there a logical reason for this?

Should I keep my diesel Ford C-Max or replace it?

I am 83 and have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel automatic, registered in 2006. I am very concerned about the many reports of gearbox trouble and I am beginning to listen for problems when I am driving now. However,...

Which small car for mountain roads and motorways?

I am soon to buy a new car. I need one around four metres long with a bit of "poke". My driving is mainly mountain roads and motorways. I have three cars in mind, the Suzuki Swift Sport, SEAT Ibiza 105TSI...

Why are there paint marks around the trim of my new Ford Kuga?

I bought a new Ford Kuga Titanium X in June this year, and have recently noticed that the rubber trim round the windows and some of the plastic trim on the door, both on the nearside, have white paint...

Which small reliable cars offer a good safety rating?

What other used models the same size as a Yaris, with a good safety rating are worth looking at? Or are they much of a muchness at this size car? We certainly don't want larger than Yaris size.

Why are my Mondeo's rusty brake calipers not covered by the warranty?

I purchased a nearly-new 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost in June 2012 with 3500miles on the clock. The car is parked on my driveway at all times when not in use. Today’s mileage is 10,000. I recently noticed...

Which Vauxhall Corsa do you recommend?

I am going to change my wife's 2009 1.4 Corsa. She requires five doors, reversing sensors and aircon. The car does around 7000 miles pa, mostly short journeys but with the odd longer ride. There is such...

Can I improve the ride comfort in our Ford Mondeo?

The ride in our 2010 Mondeo Titanium diesel estate is quite harsh for my wife who has a bad back. Could I improve the ride by fitting different size wheels and tyres and what tyres would you recommend...