Engine malfunction message on Ford Focus - what's the fault?

The engine malfunction message has come up on my 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI. There are no warning codes or lamps, so my mechanic has nothing to work with after plugging it in to the diagnostic scanner. Yet...

Best used MPV/7 seater for £10,000?

I’m searching for a good all round MPV with seven seats. I have £10,000 to spend, but find the many makes and models on offer to be bewildering. I want something with good space, economy, ride comfort...

Can I remove the DPF from my car?

I have 2010 Ford Focus and am considering a DPF removal. The system itself hasn't given my any issues, but I am worried about future problems. Is this a good idea, or would it cause more problems than...

We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice?

Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed with the Ford’s performance. We loved the easy driving...

Should we buy another Honda Jazz or look at the Ford Fiesta 1.25?

My wife’s Chinese-built Honda Jazz 1.2 is now five and a half years old and is approaching 50,000 miles. She drives around 8000 miles a year, including a fortnightly motorway round trip of 180 miles. We...

Peugeot 308 or Ford Focus?

I need a used car and have been looking at a 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI. There are lots of cars around with just 37,000 miles on the clock and I’m very tempted. I’m also considering the Ford Focus 1.6 diesel...

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

We are looking for a family car. Our main criteria is: (1) Big enough for a young family yet as car like as possible and easy to drive/park locally; (2) Comfortable on long motorway journeys; (3) Lots...

Failed automatic transmission on 2004 C-Max - can I sue Ford?

Our 2004 Focus C Max has just had a terminal automatic transmission failure. The local garage (member of Good Garage Scheme) has confirmed it needs a new gearbox, at a cost of £2000-£3000. Does this model...

Ford Galaxy suffering coolant problems

I have a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has covered more than 100,000 miles. A few weeks ago we took the car abroad, but the water coolant suddenly emptied and forced us to return home. Before that we'd already...

Car radio stuck on ‘one hour’ mode

The radio on my 2007 Ford Mondeo is stuck on 'one hour' mode, regardless if the engine is running or not. Ford technical has said it was the GEM module, which I changed, but the problem persists. Any ideas?