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I want to buy a Ford Galaxy or S-Max second hand at auction, but I don't know how much I should budget. Can you help with prices?

What's causing my Ford Focus' battery to go flat?

I purchased my Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost in April 2012. Since then the battery has gone flat on three occasions. The first time was three weeks after purchase. The second, on 16 August 2012. The battery...

Could we fit a child's seat to the middle of our Grand C-Max's rear seat?

We have just obtained a Ford Grand C-Max. The middle seat of the second row is narrower than the outer two. Is it correct/safe to fit a High Back Booster Group 2/3 child's seat to the middle of the row...

Ford Mondeo - which wheel size is best?

I'm in the process of buying a new Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edition. However, the 16-inch alloys are a no-cost option against the standard fit 17-inch - which is likely to be the better bet?

Buying a small MPV - which model is best?

My mother needs a replacement for her old 2006 Ford Focus. She is looking for a used small to medium MPV with about the same footprint as the Focus. My father suffers from Alzheimers and needs a lot of...

Buying a Ford S-Max - which engine is best?

I want to buy a used Ford S-Max, but am confused by the choice of engines. Which diesel engine would you recommend?

Should I buy a Ford S-Max?

I am looking for a roomy car which will usually carry up to seven people. I enjoy driving so would like something with decent handling and performance. So far I have narrowed my choice to the Ford S-Max...

Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa - which is best used?

I am looking to buy a used car for £5000-£6000. I have found two that I think are nice but I'm really struggling to decide between them. The first is a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec, which has had one owner...

Can you recommend an economical estate?

Can you recommend an economical replacement for a Ford Focus TDCI 109 estate?

Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend?

I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda 3 2.2 diesel sport, Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Titanium,...