Which hot hatch should we buy?

My wife's Nissan Micra SR Sport is seven years old with 50,000 miles on the clock and we are looking for replacement. My wife likes the Alfa Romeo MiTo, but I'm a little concerned about reliability and...

Drive belt failed after 27,000 miles, who pays?

The auxiliary belt on my Ford Focus shredded whilst I was in the fast lane of the M60. My local Ford dealer diagnosed damage to all 16 valves and the head due to the cambelt being fouled with pieces of...

Poor performance of DAB radio

I have recently taken delivery of a new Ford Kuga Titanium. It is fitted as standard with a DAB radio, but I am finding I have no signal a large proportion of the time (say 15%) in the area where I live...

Which new family car on motability?

I will soon be able to get a car under the Motability Scheme. I've been giving serious consideration to a Ford Focus, but I'm unsure of 1.6 or 2.0-litre. Can you also tell me which wheel/tyre combination...

Is this a good deal?

I'm planning to buy a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 EcoBoost with 11,000 miles from a dealer asking £10,995. Is that a good price? What should I expect part exchange for my 2004 Mondeo 2.5 V6, with 102,000 miles...

Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites

I've put a deposit on a 10 year old Ford Focus with full history and HPI clear. When I put the registration number into various internet valuation sites however, they don't recognise the registration number....

Which Ford Mondeo should I buy, 1.8 TDCI or 2.0 TDCI

I'm looking for a used Ford Mondeo, my budget will probably get me something registered in 2008 or 2009. I notice that when new, the price differential between a 1.8 TDCI and 2.0 TDCI was only £400. When...

Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy?

I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new exhaust and cam belt. I will need to be able to tow...

Need new car with easy access and large boot

I am looking for a new car, but due to lack of mobility need something with easy access. My wife and I play golf, so need a large boot for two sets of golf clubs and a trolley. Most of my journeys are...

Need a car that can carry a wheelchair

Following a stroke, my husband now needs a wheelchair. We currently have a Volkswagen Golf MkIV, but I struggle to get his wheelchair into the luggage compartment. Would a new Golf be better, or should...