Replacement for a Focus?

We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another Focus estate. We’re looking to spend £7 – 10K for...

DPF replacement - what needs to be done?

I'm having the DPF replaced on my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI as I have a fault saying that the DPF has reached its maximum regenerations. I'm having it done by a local garage at a small fraction of what...

Your article on comfy cars what tyres would you suggest

My present tyres are 205/55/r16 91v Pirelli p7, but they seem noisy. Could you suggest a tyre with better ride quality and less noise, ideally budget or midrange prices?

Buying a family car - need advice

I am planning to buy a used car and I would like to ask for some advice. Here are the main constraints: - has to accommodate 2 adults (I am 6'3'') and 2 children and gear (large boot) comfortably - 2x15...

Seating plans

I have recently had to return my company Mercedes Benz Vito Dualiner (6-seater), which was a fantastic family vehicle with masses of space. I now have a Vauxhall Insignia and a Ford Mondeo estate on the...

Less is more

Recently my Ford Mondeo was written off in a hit and run accident. To lower my insurance I purchased an older Renault Clio 1.2. To my astonishment, my insurance company, eSure, quoted very little difference...

Finding a spare mirror for a Focus

The plastic back to the side mirror (near side + colour of jean blue) on a 06 plate Ford Focus needs replacing. I am willing to bet that a main dealer will charge extortionately for this bit of plastic...

Steel wheels for winter tyres

I am buying winter tyres on your recommendation for my Ford Kuga. I have decided to go for 235/55 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D to match the circumference of the current 235/50 R18's fitted from new. I'm...

Of particulate interest

I have a Focus 1.6 diesel that has just had its 3rd major service at a Ford main dealer at 33,000 miles. The paperwork indicates that a DPF service is “urgently required” at an additional cost of £150....

Doctor rates

I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to spend around £4,500 plus part-exchange value of the...