How does the new Ford Fiesta automatic gearbox work?

Are all automated clutches the same? Having changed my Jazz to the revised model CVT-7 because the auto clutch was not to my liking I note Ford has changed the new Fiesta to an auto clutch. Has Ford discovered...

Buying an economical family car - what would you recommend for £8-10K?

Looking to buy an economical to run family car (we are replacing a Vectra) my husband currently travels an hour each way to work so we are looking for decent boot space and are thinking of buying a diesel...

Which used estate car?

We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and are edging towards a mondeo What is the best model,...

Fleet sales site - any drawbacks?

Have you had an opinion of fleetprices.co.uk? They are offering outright sale of Focus ST 3 at £20,090.35 OTR. Wondered if there were any drawbacks?

Replacing my parents' Focus?

My parents are intending to replace their 2002 Ford Focus with something larger and more comfortable. A high driving position is preferred but not essential and it is likely that the car will be run into...

Buying a family car with a new baby on the way - what would you recommend?

My husband and I have a Mazda MX5, but are expecting our first baby in a couple of months. We will need to keep the MX5 so my husband can get to work, but need a suitable second hand car for when the baby...

Mondeo or Insignia?

I'm in the market for a second hand car, an 09 or 10 model. Which should I go for - a 1.8YDCI Mondeo or a 2.0 CDTI Insignia Exclusive? I do around 550 miles a week - which would be the most fuel efficient...

Which Fiesta?

We have the opportunity of buying two different 2012 61 plate 1.25 metallic black Fiestas, against which we are part exchanging a 2002 Renault Scenic 1.8 Dynamique that has done 67k miles but is in very...

Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan?

We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch before long. The size of car is perfect as we only...

Which small family car with a diesel engine?

We have a 2-year-old and another on the way, so are looking to purchase a diesel (used mostly as a family runabout with the odd commute) for less than £4000. But it'll be the wife driving most of the time,...