Has my car got a DMF/ DPF?

Ford Focus 09 1.8TDCi hatchback. Has this model got a DMF?

2009 Mondeo clutch problem

I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously owned it as a directors' car. It now has 34000 miles. At...

What to buy: a Kia Optima or Ford Mondeo?

I am about to purchase either an Optima 2Tech or a ex-demo Mondeo Titanium 1.8 TDCi. What effect will the new model Mondeo have on the deprecation of the TDCi, secondly which one would you choose?

Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations?

I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need to exchange the Micra for something more comfortable...

Do I need my engine flushing?

I have been offered an engine and oil flush for my 2007 Focus ST3. It has done 40k. It is the 65k service. Do I need it?

Should I be wary of a 2011 Mondeo with a 2010 paint colour?

I am considering a 2-litre diesel 140 automatic Mondeo Titanium X from a large dealership. The car is on a 61 plate but the body colour has been omitted from the Ford brochure since August 2010. The car...

Is there a way to limit DMF problems in terms of driving techniques?

Is there any way to avoid the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel problems other than by not buying a diesel? Are they affected by driving style or maintenance? I have a 2006 Focus 2.0TDCI and I'm thinking I'm...

What is the Eco Drive engine like?

I am wary of Skoda because of problems your readers have reported on Volkswagen Group engine management systems. I would appreciate your thoughts on Eco Drive engines. They are being put in large cars...

Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia?

I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of town and long trips, and would like a softer riding...

Ford Fiesta 'Engine System Fault'

Frequently at 70mph the 'Engine System Fault' message appears and the car, 2008 Fiesta TDCI goes into Limp Home Mode. Ford plugged it in and said that it pointed towards the fuel filter, which we had...