Can you recommend an insurance company for an 18-year-old driver?

I have just bought a 2002 Ford KA for my soon-to-be 18 daughter and wonder what insurance company you could direct us to. I realise that the premiums are going to be steep but would like to mitigate the...

Ford Fiesta or Fusion - which is best?

I’m looking to buy a used car and am considering either a Ford Fusion or a Fiesta, circa 2003-2004. I've read that the Fusion is more practical, but the extra weight makes it perform poorly with the 1.4...

Which small car is best over speed bumps?

Which small car (Fiesta size) has the softest suspension and a long enough wheelbase to cope with speed bumps?

Can you recommend a used MPV for a family of five?

We are a family of five searching for a used car that will be cheap to run and insure. It must have three point seat belts in the back for all three seats and not be too large. Can you recommend any MPVs...

Turbo failure on Ford Focus - Can you help?

Do you have all of the technical service bulletins relating to turbo failure on the 2004 Ford Focus? The turbo on my car has failed and I am putting together information for my local garage.

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...