Which is the most comfortable 6/7 seater MPV/SUV?

Is there a second hand 6/7 seater MPV/SUV which: a) Provides a well above average comfortable ride/protection from the lumps, bumps, and holes in most roads. b) Has a high NCAP rating and good reliability....

Should I use Shell V-Power in my new Ford Focus?

What type of petrol is best for a 2013 model, 1.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Focus? I had a Toyota Celica and got 10 per cent better economy when using Shell V-Power. Should I still use V-Power or is Shell standard...

What car for golf, dogs and low miles?

I am 60+ and want a well equipped car for two people that will allow easy access for a dog and golf clubs and will cover only 6000 miles per year. What do you recommend?

How reliable is the Ford Ecoboost 1.0?

I am planning to purchase a Ford Focus 1.0-litre with the Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engine. Have you had reports of any reliability problems with this new engine?

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....