Ford Ecoboost 150 - problems?

I am considering buying a new Ford C-Max with the 150 Ecoboost engine. I read the 9 Feb Telegraph article on the Kuga which appeared to intimate that this engine has been catching fire in the US more often...

Which new car for a 66-year-old with 2 hip replacements?

I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider replacing it with a small automatic, as I've read...

Passat or Focus?

I'm considering a 2.0-litre TDI MK6 Passat (about 2-yrs old) and a 2012 Focus. (A) Does the Passat have quality issues that will prove costly and (B) Does the Focus have a poor economy as many reports...

Opinion of Diamondbrite new car protection

I am in the process of buying a new Ford Kuga. the dealer is trying to convince me to have Diamondbrite protection for £150. I look after my cars, and polish them at least twice a year using Autoglym anyway....

Chipping a 1.4 Fiesta?

Can a 2012 fiesta 1.4diesel be chipped for better performance?

Best wheels and tyres for a Focus?

I want to buy a Ford Focus Titanium X from Ford Direct. My local Ford dealer tells me that they all have 18" wheels. I have driven one with 17" wheels which are OK. Please tell me what 18" wheels will...

£5000 family car?

What would you recommend as a family car for £5000? Our needs aren't too great, we have 2 children under 5, so we need to grow into the car, it needs to be economical and reliable. We'd go camping with...

What DPF servicing is needed?

My Focus 1.6TDCI 110 will be coming up to 75,000 miles in a few months. I understand that replacement of the DPF is reccomended by the manufacturer at this point. Given the price of it, is it worth doing,...

Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys?

I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a much more expensive 4-wheel drive with that combination....

Which family car to replace my Saab 9-5 Aero?

My Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3 HOT turbo is 10 years old and I need to replace it. This is the fourth Saab I have had and they have suited me very well. They have all been high quality, high performance cars that...