Which reliable Ford should we buy as an all-purpose workhorse?

We would like to buy either a Ford Focus hatchback or estate or a 2008 Ford C-Max from British Car Auctions, where we have purchased several cars in the past. The car will serve as an all purpose workhorse...

Is the Mazda 5 a suitable replacement for our Ford C-Max?

We're planning to replace our Ford C-Max, a 3-year-old 2-litre diesel, in the near future. It has great performance and economy and a good seating position, but we'd like less road noise and a smoother...

Does the Ka have stop/start?

Does this come with stop start? If so when did it start to be used?

Where do I find my engine number?

Where is the engine number located under the bonnet of a 2006 Ford C-MAX 1.8 Zetec estate.

Was my vehicle really serviced today?

MacRae and Dick (Inverness) serviced our car today - or did they? Our 2011 Focus went for its first 12 months service today. When I lifted the bonnet upon getting the car back, its was obvious nothing...

Penny in 12V socket

Hi there - just went to plug the satnav into the lighter socket but there was a penny in there. Got it out but now satnav not working. Presuming have blown a fuse but any idea which one and where do I...

Parking at an airport - will the alarm cause trouble?

I will be leaving my car in a airport car park for a few weeks shortly and am worried about how the alarm works on this model (Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium, keyless entry 2011) If the alarm was to go off,...

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...

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?