Glow plug light not coming on?

I have been told by the Ford dealer the reason my glow plug light isn't coming on is that the weather is too warm. I looked for the fuse for the glow plug light but there were no connections in the space...

Replacing a keyfob for a C-MAX?

I have a Ford C-Max (12 reg) purchased virtually new in October last year which is still under its 2 year warranty. I have lost one of the remote keys and need to get a replacement. The key fob has a...

Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV?

I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would like to retain some of the BMW "feel" and the car...

Ford S-MAX has been misfuelled - what can I do?

I put unleaded in my Ford S-MAX 2.0 TDCI. The diesel ran low (20 miles left approx) so went to fill up, got distracted and put in 31 litres unleaded. Did not turn engine on and have siphoned out approx...

Should I consider a diesel or a petrol Focus for a 300-400 mile weekly mileage?

I need to change my car, and would like to remain loyal to the Ford Focus. I currently drive between 300 and 400 miles every week, the majority of this is motorway driving. Should I consider a petrol engine...

Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance?

I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF Premium Luxury Auto diesel with 1200 miles on the...

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...

Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake?

I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable performance but with a much better MPG. I also swore...

Do I need to recalibrate my speedometer when fitting smaller wheels to my Ford Mondeo?

I have a Mondeo Ghia 2.5T with 18-inch wheels and am seriously considering wasting some of my children's inheritance by switching to 17-inch (plus tyres of course). My concern is that a Ford main dealer...