Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure?

My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The guidance from Ford is to change the cam belt at...

Can you recommend a used car for £4,500?

I am looking to buy a used car for around £4,500. I am currently looking at a Hyundai i10 (2014 model) as this is the car that my parents' drive and that I currently drive. I'm looking for something cheap...

Why is the fuel economy in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost so much worse than official figures?

I've just bought a 2013 Ford Focus Estate 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium. It is giving me about 33mpg, when the advert for urban driving says it should be giving over 47mpg. On the motorway at 70mph it also...

Which small car do you recommend?

My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as high up as the i10, but the most important factors...

New car vs Used car

We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats to ferry the kids friends, grand parents etc. In...

Is there an issue with Ford EcoBoost engines?

I'm looking at a second hand 2018/9 Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and mentioned it to my servicing garage. Both mechanics took a sharp intake of breath and warned me off. I know there was an issue with hoses in...

Is the Ford Puma 1.0 MHEV a good car?

What is your opinion of the Ford Puma Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MHEV 125PS?

Why is my car's tyre making a ticking noise?

I have a 2015 Focus and recently noticed a slight ticking noise from the front right tyre whilst driving. It is very faint and doesn't always manifest itself, especially at higher speeds. I thought it...

Downsizing from a Jaguar XE - what should I buy?

I presently have a five-year-old Jaguar XE. I'm looking to change for a smaller car as I’m getting older and no longer do as many long journeys. However, I really enjoy the heated seats, sunroof, reversing...

Is the Volkswagen Polo a good small car?

What do you think of Volkswagen Polo?