How reliable are Ford EcoBoost engines?

My local garage is a Ford specialist, but not an authorised dealer. I am considering buying a new Focus/Fiesta/B-Max through this garage, but the owner is sceptical about the EcoBoost engine. The owner...

Downsizing from a Ford Mondeo - What should I buy?

I am looking for a used car following the recent theft of my reliable Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi. I have £11,000 to spend and want something that’s reliable and comfortable. Another Mondeo would seem the obvious...

Trading in an accident damaged car - Am I liable?

I have recently traded a 2005 Renault Clio for a Ford Focus from the same year. After a few days running the Focus I noticed that it is leaking oil and overheating. I have tried to return the car, but...

Ford C-Max or Renault Megane - which should I buy?

I am looking to replace my Hyundai Getz with something bigger. My local dealer has offered a 2008 Ford C-Max with 50,000 miles for £3250, plus my Getz. Another dealer has recommended a 2010 Renault Megane...

Which MPV should I buy?

I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Which car would you...

Can you recommend an MPV like the Meriva which is available as an automatic petrol?

My partner wishes to change her car and is rather taken with the Meriva (very practical, right size, high driving position, etc.) However, she would like an automatic and it appears that automatics are...

Which £5000 estate car?

I need to replace my 1997 Peugeot 406 GLX 2.1 Estate. I am considering a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi (120) Exclusive, 2008, 96,000 motorway miles for sale at £3,995 or a Saab 9-5 1.9 TiD Linear Sport, 2006,...

What stylish seven-seater?

I currently have a Audi A4 Estate 2.5 Diesel automatic and am looking to replace it with something larger, with up to 7 seats to enable me to carry grandchildren. Practicality plus style is what I want,...

Best used estate for sub £4000?

I am looking to buy my wife a new car, this needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering which car to go for and whether I should go...

Faulty sensors on Ford Focus - how can I fix it?

I have a 2006 Ford Focus. A few months back the engine management light came on and my local garage said it was caused by the emissions sensor. However, I’m not sure this is true as the car passed its...