Can I recommend the Ford dealer Tuxford Road Garage of Notts?

I would like to recommend a small Ford dealer: Tuxford Road Garage, Boughton, Notts. I recently decide to buy a nearly new Fiesta traced by internet. I agreed a price for my car and the Fiesta over the...

Where can I get a car suitable for carrying large dogs?

I need to buy an economical petrol-engined budget car to transport my dogs. I shall have up to £5000 to spend plus a 12-year-old 2.0-litre Vauxhall Vectra Estate to part-exchange. This car will do only...

Should I trust my Mondeo's trip counters or my own calculations when measuring mpg?

I have owned two cars from new with trip computers, both of which were over-optimistic about fuel consumption. Typically in my 2008 Mondeo diesel I achieve 47mpg by doing brim-to-brim calculations. The...

Is the Ford Grand C-Max Powershift transmission better than Peugeot's EGC?

Is the Ford Grand C-Max dual clutch Powershift transmission better than the Peugeot EGC transmission? And is the Ford fitted with a dual mass flywheel?

Does the Ford B-Max offer good access for a disabled passenger?

My Motability Ford Focus comes up for renewal in September and I'd like to consider the upcoming Ford B-Max. I get pain in my left leg whenever I have to raise it, so getting into the front passenger seat...

Water leak after fitting roof bars

I bought a new Fiesta 1.6 TDCI S in March from Ford. It was a year old,but only had delivery mileage, making me its first owner, with 2 years warranty remaining. Two weeks ago I fitted genuine Ford roof...

What £6500 car for commuting?

I am looking for some suggestions, as I would like to replace my current car within the next 6 months. I currently own a 05 plate Mazda 6 (1.8l petrol) with 105k on the clock. The car is superb to drive...

Relacement ABS pump on a Ford Focus - is this right?

My daughter has been quoted £1200 + VAT for a new ABS pump by a Ford main dealer on her 4 year old Focus. Is this reasonable? Are there any other options? It has passed its MoT at the same garage not...

Lambda sensor on a 2004 Ford Focus

I have a fault with Bank 1 sensor 1 (lambda sensor), which I believe is the pre-cat sensor. Which one is this as I can see two sensors by the exhaust manifold sitting side by side?

Buying an economical car for under £8500

I am trying to decide on the most economical car I can get for under £8500. At the moment Fabia Greenline vs Ibiza ecomotive vs Fiesta Econetic. I do 86 miles a day and am trying to take account of fuel...