Different opinion on first car budget

I got my full license a month ago and I'm looking for a second hand car. My budget is £6000 including insurance (insure the box insurance is around £1600) I like Corsa and Swift - I found some I thought...

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...

Rear doors of Ford Fiesta will not lock

I've got a Ford Fiesta, but can't lock the rear doors. Any suggestions?

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...