What do you recommend as a replacement for a Toyoto Yaris Verso?

My wife has had a Toyota Yaris Verso for 21 years from new. It meets all her needs but it is getting a bit tired. She is looking for a replacement and her requirements are a manual, low flat rear so dog...

How can I restore the interior plastic trim on my car?

I have a six year old Ford Focus which has some damage to the centre console, in front of the gear stick. The matt coating on the plastic has come off in certain parts, leaving shiny gloss parts that look...

Should I keep my six year old wet belt Ford Focus or sell it?

I have a 2019 Ford Focus with just over 80,000 miles on the clock. I haven't changed the wet belt but I've spent £3k on repairs to exhaust sensors and a new catalytic converter. A year ago I had to replace...

Is it acceptable for a dealer to sell a car with different tyres fitted?

My friend has just purchased a 2024 Ford Kuga ST Line PHEV, with just under 10k miles from a Ford Dealer. It has been found the two rear tyres are of two seperate brands to the front tyres. In effect the...

Why have the injectors failed in my Ford Fiesta?

Last week while driving, the red oil light popped up on the dash of my 2016 Ford Fiesta and the engine made a horrible rattling sound. I pulled over, parked up and left the car to be recovered by the garage....

Is there a known brake disc wear issue on the Ford Kuga?

Is there an issue with the Ford Kuga electric hand brake causing scoring on the rear wheel discs? I bought this brand new car exactly 12 months ago at the end of May 2024. Its first annual service ‘Health...

Are Ford EcoBoost engines are reliable?

Can you let me know if either of the Ford 1.5T and 1.6T EcoBoost engines suffer from problems like the smaller 999cc units? Also does either engine have a wet belt ?

Should I use a battery conditioner if I don't drive my car much over winter?

I have recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost - my first car with a stop/start engine and battery system. In the winter, I use the car very little and would like to top up the battery using my...

What reliable estate should I choose?

I need to swap my 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping to a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo. My current Astra...

Should I change the cambelt on my Ford EcoBoost engine early?

I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost which I bought 2 years ago at 53,000 miles. I asked the dealer to change the cambelt but they said it wouldn't need doing until about 144,000 miles so I had nothing to...