New tyres for Ford Focus - which are best?

My 2010 five door Ford Focus Titanium diesel gets through a pair of tyres on average every 12,000 miles. The car was brought from new and came fitted with 235/40 R18 tyres on 18-inch bling alloy rims....

Number of Real MPGs submitted, by engine option

While we can see the total number of Real MPG submissions for a given car model, we can't see what portion of that total make up the individual engine choices for that car. EG: 2011 Ford Focus has 256...

Ford S-MAX low profile tyre problem

Having experienced too many punctures and splits with my Ford S Max 235/45 tyres I wish to replace the wheels and tyres with something more appropriate and long lasting. Could you recommend a wheel size...

Should the turbo be whistling on a five month old car?

One month ago I bought a three month old Ford Grand C-MAX Powershift. I didn't notice anything during the test drive, which was driven in a busy city location. Subsequently there is a substantial whining...

Downsizing wheels for comfort

Is it feasible to change the wheels and tyres from the standard 6.5 x 16 running 195/45s to the base models 5.5 x 14 running 175 x 65s? If so, will I have to have the engine remapped and will there be...

My oil smells of petrol

I have just noticed that I can smell petrol from the oil filler cap and dip stick. The car is running perfectly and mpg and temps seem fine. Am I worrying about noting or does the car just need an oil...

Downsizing to a Focus (not a Fiesta)

Many thanks for the reply the other day about downsizing from a Vauxhall Zafira to a new shape Fiesta. Your advice most welcome but the wife has thrown a spanner in the works, and now quite fancies a 2008...

Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive?

My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a Toyota Prius - and she is squashed into the cabin...

Replacement Steering rack faulty refitting charges who's liable?

My Daughter's 2008 Ford Fiesta required a replacement steering rack as the original lost fluid. A replacement from Ford was around £380 plus fitting, but I was able to get a reconditioned unit from a motor...

Shell V Power fuel with Ford Powershift

I read your explanation on how to benefit from Shell V-Power yesterday. Following your recommendation I've been using Shell diesel in my Ford Kuga 163ps with Powershift since new (now 18k miles) and a...