Replacement for an X-Type

My friend has asked me for advice on part exchanging his Jaguar 2-litre X-Type on an 04 plate for an auto diesel up to £10,000. He is completely open to any suggestions, however they want reasonable economy...

Replacement for a Civic Aerodeck?

We retired a couple of years ago and now it is time for my Honda Civic Aerodeck automatic, bought new in 2000, to do the same. It will be a hard act to follow as it has been utterly reliable during its...

Mondeo Wobble/Vibration

I have a 2008 Mondeo that has done 45,000 miles. Recently I have noticed a wobble/virbation in the car when idling only. It seems to smooth out at speed. I have taken it to the dealer once to get it...

Buying a used Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee

I am interested in buying one of the Addison Lee Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI 6-speed automatics that the cab firm disposes of at 3 years old. However, i am wary of how much mileage these cars have done in such...

Buy a family car

My daughter has three children under 6 and needs a new people carrier/5-7 seater for 10,000 miles/year, shortish journeys and would prefer to lease. What would be your recommendation?

Ford Fiesta - which engine?

I'm looking for a Ford Fiesta model with 'lowest overall cost of ownership' to commute 100 miles per day on mix of A & B roads (little city or motorway travel). Considering Ford Fiesta in either 1.4 TDCi...

Seriously damaged - can I reject repair and demand replacement?

Yesterday whilst stationary, waiting to join ferry at Dover my 3 month old Ford C-MAX was hit by a Polish lorry which seriously damaged and ripped the whole near side, including the wheels. As the damage...

Buying a used automatic

Is there a problem with the automatic gearbox of the Ford Fusion? Ford are not making any new Fusion automatics at present. I have a Fusion diesel at present 7 years old and I am looking for a automatic...

Are Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto and the Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto 'proper' automatics?

I am looking for a small automatic and am interested in the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta, but want a 'proper' automatic box, not one of those that is a clutchless manual ( I have one on another car -...

Petrol or diesel Focus?

I change my current Focus [motability] in December. What are the options between the 1.6 petrol & 1.6 diesel, i do approx 8000 miles per year. Would there be a substantial saving for me if i chose the...