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...

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...

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...

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...

Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI

I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide on getting another TDCI or going for the petrol...

Replacing DMF and clutch

I have an Focus 1.8 TDCI with 160.000 miles. I was going to replace the DMF and clutch (release bearing is shot) but the other day I was reversing and it just popped out of gear. Before spending all the...

Buckled wheels

I have owned a Fiesta for 18 months from new and all 4 alloy wheels are buckled. The car is regularly serviced by my ford dealer who says its caused by potholes- I say no - what can I do is this a common...

Ford Focus faulty lights

My front left side light, left tail light and both no plate lights are not working but all bulbs are ok. Is there a fuse blown or a wire fault ? All other lights are fine.

Where on my Mondeo's windscreen should I affix my 'liber-t' device for French toll roads?

I have just received the 'liber-t' device I ordered which should enable me to pass through the ‘T’ lane at French autoroute tolls 'on account'. The fitting instructions say that 'coated windscreens' have...