Buying a used Ford Mondeo - what's the best price for a 2010 TDCI?

I am in the market for a used Ford Mondeo, but want to get the best value for money. I have just looked at a 2010 Titanium X with a 2.0 TDCi diesel engine. The Ford dealer wants £13,450 – is this a good...

Trade in or auction - what's the best method for selling a car?

I’m in the process of buying a BMW 1 Series, but am not sure what to do with my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Should I sell it privately, trade it in or auction via BCA Sure-Sell scheme?

What's the best small family car for £10,000?

My wife is looking to purchase a small family car and has a budget of around £10,000. So far, we have test driven the Vauxhall Corsa 1.4, Hyundai i20 and Kia Rio. We need a vehicle that will be relatively...

Should my new Ford EcoBoost be returning just 25mpg?

Your ‘real mpg’ figures are hugely different from what Ford says and they never told me about the EcoBoost engine taking thousands of miles before it starts to give good economy. I do lots of motorway...

Recommend a small MPV for a shorter driver with good economy?

My wife and I are both age 74. I have a terminal illness which means I may not be able to drive again. The likelihood is that I will dispose of my 2006 Ford C-Max and we will replace my wife's 2004 Ford...

Why is it so difficult to remove the wheels from a 2007 Ford Focus?

I worked on a 2007 Ford Focus yesterday. It was fitted with alloy wheels. To undo the wheel nuts required a three-foot extension to the T-bar. To then remove the wheels required several heavy blows from...

Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips?

We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price of £10,550 to buy it. Would this be a good move,...

Can you recommend a car that's suitable for motorway driving?

I’m searching for a car that’s suitable for motorway driving. I will cover around 90 miles each day and have £2000 to spend, plus a 2005 Nissan Micra to part-exchange. What do you suggest?

What's the best used estate for £6500?

I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo of a similar year. Which car would you choose?

Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver?

My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new car and she wants another automatic, no bigger...