How goos hsould a six-month old car be that we've paid a deposit on?

We have found a nearly new Ford S-MAX via Ford Retail Online. Our local Ford dealer has agreed to bring it in from the Ford dealer in Birmingham where it is currently for a £500 deposit, which we have...

Central locking fault

When cold, the central locking only unlocks drivers side. Unlocks when driving, when it's warmed up.

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...

Buying a passat sized car - what would you recommend?

Thinking of changing our 56 plate, 77,000-mile VW auto diesel SE Passat. It's been a bit problematic - VW have paid for 2 problems I had with injectors and have now replaced them all. I'm worried about...

Buying a small 5-door hatchback

My 30-year old son wants to buy a 2-3 year old 5-door Fiesta. Which petrol engine best suits this car in terms of reliability and economy please?

Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort?

Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical, and capable of 45 miles per gallon solo....

Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V?

My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual mileage of around 30,000 miles. We have two 60...

Ford C-Max - Facelift Due?

We are looking at buying a new Ford C-MAX (probably through Drive the Deal due to prices) but I am concerned we'll buy just as a facelift is due. Do you know if one is on the horizon for 2013?

Supermini needed...

Buying (nearly) new Yaris sized car to replace 2001 auto CDX. Nissan Note seems favourite but what is there available in other makes. Been very happy with Yaris so inclined towards Japanese and high seating...

Red engine system warning light

I have an engine system warning light come on in my 55-plate Focus TDCi (red cog like with exclamation mark in centre) any ideas please? Car has done just over 93,000 miles and was going to get belts change...