Just retired, need advice on what size (and make) of car to buy

I have just retired and my current car is a diesel automatic Skoda Octavia. The car is okay, but does seem rather noisy on some road surfaces. Our driving will be a mix of pottering about South East London...

Ford warranty dispute

The spark plug blew on my Ford Fiesta, leading to a £3000 bill. When inspected, the engine damage was extensive - number four bore was damaged, leaving the car requiring a new short engine block. The engine...

Thinking of trading my Ford Focus - I need more comfort

I have a 2010 Ford Focus, and find the handling slick and parking easy - but I feel the bumps on the road and would prefer a vehicle that gave me a more comfortable and relaxing ride. Maybe I should go...

2006 Ford Focus turbocharger problem

I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6TDci LX that has only 70,000 miles on the clock, but has a failed turbo (bearings have collapsed!) The DPF is blocking, but the garage are sure they can burn it out, so it will...

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...