Can you recommend a set of tyres for my 2009 Mondeo that will offer good grip on wet grass?

I have a 2009 Mondeo Titanium 2-litre TDCI automatic estate. It's used for towing a caravan and we're due to set off on our annual six-week European tour at the end of May. Before going, I want to replace...

Squawking clutch

I bought a 58-plate Mondeo 1.8TDCI with 8,000 miles from a Ford Direct dealer with an unlimited mileage warranty for 2yrs. The car has been serviced at the specified intervals at a Ford dealer and is...

You're hot then you're cold...

My in car fan heater is overheating and blowing hot air all the time, i.e. not cool when in the blue zone. What part is needed to fix this?

Best diesel?

Thanks to your website, I have been able to narrow down my next choice of car to the Ford Focus and Seat Leon. You give the Focus 5 stars however and the Leon only 3 (although 5 for the quicker petrol...

Downsizing

Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I drive a short urban route to work (20 mile round trip/day);...

Buying a new family saloon

I'm not a car buff and have had Fords for the last 30 years. I've had Mondeos for the last 18 years. Very, very happy with them and there's local servicing etc, but my family think another Mondeo would...

new car with space for golf clubs

Had my Saab 93 for 12 years and love it.I'm now at the stage where I spend more on it than its value or replace it. After 20 years of Diesels, like to go back to a quiet petrol engine. Requirements: automatic,...

Focus Pocus

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 (2004). The temperature gauge rises to normal within about 1 mile from acold start and the engine idles at the correct RPM (ie from cold start RPM to Normal Idle RPM.) After a...

Which Car

I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues with short trips, and it'd be a false economy when...

Replacing a 10-year-old Zafira

I have a 10 year old Zafira that I've had since new and has been really reliable. However, I drive with my seat in its furthest back position and my teenage boys now complain there's not enough legroom...