Buying a luxury car for £8k?

I am 80 years old and run a small runabout for local shopping. I would like to buy an executive car to replace my car and use for longer trips to visit family. I have £5000-8000 to spend and want an automatic,...

Best used hatchback for £10k?

My boyfriend and I are looking to buy a hatchback, which would be economical, reliable and used mainly for long trips. We have £10,000 to spend, but want something that’s fun to drive. What used models...

Ford Focus wheel size?

What are the original tyres for a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI?

Is £90 per hour a reasonable labour rate for a car workshop?

I took my Ford Focus (a very nice car) to a Ford dealer for its first service on 12 October 2012 with 4233 on the clock and everything was OK. This week I went to the same Ford dealer for the second Service...

New wheels for winter tyres?

I have a 2013 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium with 215/50 R17 tyres. If I put cold weather tyres on which is best? 1. 17" tyres which are changed over every Summer and Winter on the 17" wheels, or 2. Buy some...

Car damaged while being sold on my behalf

I took my car to the local garage which they were going to sell for me. I parked it where they asked on their premises then left. The car was in perfect condition. On Monday 25 Nov I went to the garage...

Need a cheap small car with good fuel economy - what do you recommend?

I am starting a new job and will need to commute 25 miles each way. I am looking for a new car that is very fuel efficient (my current 2005 Ford Focus guzzles fuel) and I also need removable air bags so...

Why won't my car start?

My Ford Focus refuses to start. My friend checked the car over and found there was no spark from the plugs, but they worked ok in his car. Any ideas?

Can you recommend a small 1.2- or 1.4-litre petrol manual car?

Which cars in the 1.2/1.4 petrol category (manual gearbox) would you recommend?

Can you recommend a good insurance company, and whether you prefer the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus?

My car insurance is due for renewal in the near future and I would be grateful if you would confirm the names of the top five companies in the latest customer care survey. I also own a 2009 Ford Focus...