Why doesn't my Ford Fiesta's stop-start system work all the time?

I have a 2012 Ford Zetec 1.0 litre 125 EcoBoost with Stop/Start. However, it only occasionally seems to work. I asked my garage to check it at the recent service and they said it was OK. They mentioned...

Which small 4x4 do you recommend?

Can you please advise me as to what small 4x4 you would recommend to buy - taking into account emissions, a good driving experience, reliability and ride quality, and a big enough engine to gave reasonable...

Which petrol car for elderly drivers offers ease of access?

We are in our seventies with clean driving licences. We also have creaking joints and blue badges. We do not anticipate carrying wheel chairs, yet. Due to a low seat height it is becoming difficult to...

Who is responsible for my Ford Focus suffering from a blocked fuel filter?

I recently had a problem with my 2-year-old Ford Focus diesel whereby the car went into limp mode on the outside lane of a dual carriageway. The eventual diagnosis, some two weeks later, was that the fuel...

Ford ecoboost vs VAG TSi

I will be looking to buy a medium sized hatchback in the future. We currently lease a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 115 and love it and we have never had a single DPF issue. However, as we are generally driving...

Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy?

We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that people driving diesel turbos should allow the car...

Buying a small to medium hatchback for £5000?

Buying a small to medium hatchback for £5000. What would you recommend for reliability?

What size is the boot on a new Kuga?

What is the max boot size tor the new Kuga. Various sites give 400 to 500 litres. Is it practical for a family with baby and dog?

Best fuels for Mondeos?

I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely to be having DPF problems before long. Is there...

Which SUV do you recommend to replace my Honda CR-V?

At present I drive a 2008 Honda CR-V 2.2i CTDi EX. I am considering changing for the equivalent new model. I should really appreciate your opinion of the latest version. I live in the country and cart...