Which reliable, small used car should I buy?

I am in South Africa and for the equivalent of around £5,000 I have narrowed down my used car choices to a Honda Jazz Mark 2, Mk 7 Fiesta 1.4/1.6 and first gen Hyundai i20 (mileage in the range of 50,000...

How reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

I was thinking of buying a used post-2016 Ford Galaxy as we want something with seven seats and a large load area for camping trips and so on. It has to be automatic for my wife to drive. Almost all...

Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST?

My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season tyres for the Puma or will that compromise...

Ford Focus petrol particulate filter problems - what should I do?

I purchased a 2018 petrol Ford Focus, changing from a diesel Focus as I had reduced my mileage. Recently, a warning message has appeared telling me that the particulate filter was full. My local Ford dealership...

What should I buy to replace a Ford Focus?

Our Ford Focus 1.8 Edge has just passed its MoT with 160,000 miles and still goes like a rocket - everything works. The engine has never been apart and it has the same clutch, exhaust, alternator etc....

Which engine was installed in the Ford Mondeo Zetec Estate 2009 2.0 TD?

Can you please tell me the make of engine which Ford used in its Mondeo Zetec Estate TD 2009? It's a lovely car to drive and I am very happy with it. A friend reckons they used Jaguar engines after taking...

What are the alternatives to the Hyundai Kona?

My wife is looking to change her petrol Hyundai Kona. She likes the car size and high driving position but she feels the boot is too small. Can you suggest an alternative with similar attributes to the...

Which small used automatics do you recommend?

Which small used cars have CVT? Should I consider others with DSG?

Does my Ford Mondeo Ghia have a cam belt or chain?

Does my Ford Mondeo Ghia, built December 2008, have a cam belt or chain?

What automatic car do you recommend for around £5,000?

I am looking for a practical automatic medium-sized workhorse car for around £5,000. The Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi fits the bill, but does this model have the Powershift gearbox, or are the bigger engines fitted...